The Pace Family Program

The Family Program provide an intensive child and family program for preschool aged children (aged 3 to 5) demonstrating significant emotional and/or behavioural challenges, and their families.

Program Goals:

-To offer the child and family a range of supports, including a play-based preschool program that focuses on the emotional, social, cognitive and physical growth of the child.

-To build on the family’s strengths and the child/parent relationship and attachment, as well as supporting the overall growth of the child. Parent/caregiver involvement is essential and an integral part of this family program.

-To work in partnership with the child’s family, caregivers and other professionals, developing goals and a plan based on strengths and needs.

-To support children, where possible to continue to participate actively in settings within their community while participating in the preschool component of the Family Program (e.g. also attending daycare, preschool or transitioning to school).

The preschool component of the PACE Family Program is a licensed program with Vancouver Coastal Health, Community Care Facilities Licensing (CCFL), Child Care Licensing. As such, there are requirements the preschool must meet, including reporting incidents and facility management.

You are welcome to talk to PACE staff with any questions or concerns regarding how preschool operates.The Team Leader of the Family Program is Deborah Mollica. You can speak to her directly in the preschool or call her at (604) 266-3141. You are also welcome to talk to CCFL Child Care Licensing. PACE Licensing Officer is Catharina Christiannse, phone: 604-675-3852.

The preschool program operates Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. The school year runs from September to the fourth week of July (including summer programming).