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MFRC Upcoming Events and Programs:Please check often for updates or call our offices at 604.225.2535 Option 2.
Kitsilano Neighbourhood House Community Preschool - Located at the MFRC Jericho Programming Site.
Help your child get ready for school! We accept students between the ages of 3 to 5 years old.
Morning Sessions:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
9:30am - 12:00pm
$190.00 per month
Afternoon Sessions:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
1:30pm – 4:00pm
$190.00 per month
Subsidies may be available for Canadian Forces families.
For more information or to inquire about registering your own child, please contact Kitsilano Neighbourhood House and ask for Lisa Paul, Family and Youth Coordinator, at (604) 736-3588 or email lisa@kitshouse.org
Kitsilano Neighbourhood House Licensed Childminding
This program is for children 18 months to 4 years old. It is staffed by experienced and qualified Early Child Educators.
- Stimulating activities for children - Safe, fun and educational - Children make friends - Helps children with school readiness - Free time for parents
Monday and Wednesday
Tuesday and Friday
9:30am – 12:30pm
Cost:
$250/month (two days per week)
$125/month (one day per week)
+ refundable deposit
+ $10 family membership
Pre-registration is required. Subsidy may be available for Canadian Forces families.
For more program details or to register your child, contact Lisa Paul, Family and Youth Coordinator for Kitsilano Neighbourhood House, at (604) 736-3588 or email lisa@kitshouse.org
Parent-Child Drop-In-Toddlers 1yr to 3 yrs
Professional supportive staff run the program and are available for information and informal consultations. Vistors welocme!
Cost: FREE!
Times: Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00 - 4:00pm
Parent/Child Circle of Sharing - Parents with young children
It is a small sign-up group of parents who will meet together with their children in a relaxed nuturing environment. parents will have the opportunity to play with and observe their children in the playroom, as well as join in parent discussions about areas od concern to all parents involved. Staff faciliated discussion, support, assistance, encouragement and acceptance. Parents experience growthwith goal to parent with new confidence and skills.
Cost: FREE!
Thursdays from 9:30 - 11:30 am
For more information call Justin or Nicole 604.225.2520 ext 2518
Parent-to-Parent Support Group
Parent-to-Parent is an interagency support group of parents of school-aged children with special needs, particularly autism. New parents are welcome to join the group.
Cost: FREE
Times: Starting from October : Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Vancouver/Burnamby Twins and More Club
The Vancouver/Burnaby Twins and More Club is a family-focused group whose goal is to provide practical emotional and social support to multiple birth parents and their children during pregnancy, infant, toddler and preschooler stages.
Membership to Vancouver Twins is open to everyone - expectant parents, caregivers, parenst of newborns and those parents of multiples that are seasoned pros.
Their monthly support meetings will meet on the first Sunday of every month from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. the topics vary from month to month. There are also meetings such as mom's night out, picnics, socials and more. The cost is $2 per family (members) and $4 per family (non-members). The meetings will be held at the MFRC Child Care Trailers at Jericho site.
For more information please contact Vancouver Twins and More by visiting www.vancouvertwins.ca or contact the MFRC Vancouver Site at 604.225.2520 Ext 2518
