Childcare in North Vancouver, Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Parkgate Child and Family Centre
Update: January 3, 2023 5:00 PM
The Parkgate Society Child Care waitlist is now closed.
We will re-open it on the first business day of January 2024 for new parents to enter their names and requests.
We offer year-round licensed child care options for children between 6 months and 12 years of age, as well as daily camps during school closures and weekly camps during the summer, spring, and winter breaks. Each child care program offers indoor and outdoor activities; with children using our large playground, Parkgate Community Centre’s gym, as well as visiting nearby parks and forested areas. We team up with seniors and volunteers in our community to broaden the children’s world to include people of all ages and abilities; building connections to our land, culture, and community.
Our professional team of early learning facilitators create a welcoming environment that is inclusive of children from all backgrounds and abilities and helps to stimulate children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth.
Parkgate Society’s Child & Family Centre and Seymour School Age Care have been chosen by the Province of BC to become $10 a Day ChildCareBC prototype sites. We also accept BC Affordable Child Care Benefits (formerly Child Care Subsidy) for our Infant/Toddler Program, 3-5 Program, School Age Care Program, and Day Camps.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| 8:00 AM 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM 5:00 PM | - | - |
Our program serves children 6 months to 3 years. Children begin through a process of gradual entry which allows parents to be with their children as they become comfortable in this new environment.
We provide physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and creative development through play and exploration. We broaden the interests and abilities of the children in our care, while respecting and celebrating the diversity of our families and the community.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| 7:30 AM 5:30 PM | 7:30 AM 5:30 PM | 7:30 AM 5:30 PM | 7:30 AM 5:30 PM | 7:30 AM 5:30 PM | - | - |
We believe that children learn best through active, hands on play. By offering inspiring and fun activities related to art, math, science, and early literacy, children in our program naturally learn problem-solving and self-regulation skills that prepare them for entry into kindergarten.
In our program, children learn through their experiences and develop confidence while being encouraged to question, be self-reliant, and respectful of each other’s differences. Our child-centred guidance is always positive, supportive, and nurturing.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| 7:30 AM 6:00 PM | 7:30 AM 6:00 PM | 7:30 AM 6:00 PM | 7:30 AM 6:00 PM | 7:30 AM 6:00 PM | - | - |
Our School Age Care program is specifically for children ages 5-12 attending Seymour Heights, Cove Cliff, Dorothy Lynas, St. Pius X, and Sherwood Park Elementary Schools. Children attend either our Parkgate or Seymour centres, where we provide opportunities for post-school day down time, child-led creative play, arts, crafts, and games; as well as time to run, jump, and just be a little silly.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| 7:30 AM 6:00 PM | 7:30 AM 6:00 PM | 7:30 AM 6:00 PM | 7:30 AM 6:00 PM | 7:30 AM 6:00 PM | Closed | Closed |