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Preschools in Vancouver, BC

Preschools in Vancouver

Vancouver has 63 licensed preschool programs. Preschools run part-day sessions, usually 2 to 4 hours, for children from 30 months until kindergarten. Many take registrations for September early in the year, and popular ones keep waitlists.

63programs
0licensed home daycares
15take under-3s
51fee reduction

Preschools in Vancouver: common questions

What is the difference between preschool and daycare?

Preschool is a part-day program, usually a few mornings or afternoons a week, for children from 2½ to 5. Daycare (group child care) runs most of the working day. Some centres offer both.

When do preschools in Vancouver take registrations?

Most take registrations for the September start in the winter or early spring, and fill remaining spaces from their waitlists. Ask each program, since dates vary.

Do preschools take part in fee reduction?

Many do. Programs in the provincial fee reduction lower their monthly fees, and each program page here says whether it takes part.

Read our guide to preschool vs daycare in BC.

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Tell us about your family once. We apply to the programs you choose, check in on every list, and let you know when a spot opens. Your first 3 applications are free.

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