On-site Programming
Our Vancouver Centre is the only site that offers specific child care programs. The child care is done through a partnership with the local communities. Here are the types of programs available. Please contact the specific organizations to inquire about rates and space for your child.
Children's Programming
Bumbletree Childcare – Vancouver Centre
Community Group: Kitsilano Neighbourhood House
Ages: 18 months to 4 years old.
Come join our gross and fine motor play activities, messy hands on crafts, outside play and early literacy sing-song circle time.
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Times: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Cost: Call Mainland BC MFRC at 604-225-2520 ext. 2550 to hear about cost/space options avaialble.
Contact information: Kitsilano Neighbourhood House at 604-736-3588 or e-mail rachelle@kitshouse.org.
The Owl's Nest Preschool – Vancouver Centre
Community Group: Kitsilano Neighbourhood House
Ages: 4 year olds.
Help your children get ready for school! We are doing an emergent curriculum program. Although play-based, it is set on a model of children exploring, discovering and creating. There is a strong literacy component as well as art, music, dance, and games. Science and pre-math activities give each child a well-rounded experience. Document-boards with photos and write-ups share the child’s day with parents.
Days: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Times: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $190/month
Contact information: Kitsilano Neighbourhood House at 604-736-3588 or e-mail preschool@kitshouse.org
Military Family Playtime at the Vancouver CentreJoin other military families from the Vancouver area for a parent-supervised and facilitated playtime at the Mainland BC MFRC Family Programming Site! No registration is necessary, just drop in.
Days: Thursday
Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 604.225.2520 ext. 2550 or judith@bcmfrc.com.
Youth Programming
Youth Drop-In at the Vancouver Centre
Looking for a place to study? Wanting to connect to other military youth in Vancouver? Drop in between 4:00 - 5:00 pm at the Vancouver Centre for homework and study time with tutors available to help!
Or, drop in for a youth group from 5:00 - 6:00 pm to meet other youth, create projects, play games and have a good time!
Days: Wednesday
Times: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 604-225-2520 ext. 2550 or judith@bcmfrc.com