Preschool


Our long-running, licensed, and inclusive preschool provides a warm, caring, multicultural environment for 3-5 year olds.  All three teachers are experienced and certified Early Childhood Educators.

We are also excited about the Pre-K program which develops colouring, drawing, counting and handwriting readiness.  More information about this award-winning curriculum “Get Set for School” is available at www.hwtears.com

To inquire about the programs please contact Andrea Geraghty at 604-713-1827 or email thunderbird.preschool@vancouver.ca   Teachers will be happy to help you complete your government subsidy application.


Morning Preschool (3-5 yrs)
Monday to Friday 9:00 AM – 11:45 AM (2.75 hours)
$140/per month

Kindergarden Readiness Preschool (3-5 yrs)
“Get set for school”
Monday to Thursday 12:15 PM – 3:00 PM (2.75 hours)
$112/per month

Now accepting waitlist applications for September 2024.

You must be on the waitlist to be given a registration time. Please call 604-713-1827 or email thunderbird.preschool@vancouver.ca for more information.


Meet the staff:

Andrea Geraghty, Preschool Supervisor
Andrea has just completed 30 years at Thunderbird Preschool. She was ECE trained at Kwantlan University College & completed her Special Needs training at Langara College.

Danielle Perea, Special Needs Teacher
Danielle completed her ECE degree at Capilano University with her ECE, Special Needs & Infant Toddler certification. Danielle started with the team full-time in September 2023.

Marina Lee, Special Needs Teacher
Marina is returing for her 4th year at Thunderbird. She received her ECE, Special Needs and infant/Toddler Diploma from Langara College. She also has a BASc from UBC.

Kim Nguyen, Child Care Assistant
Kim has been a support teacher at TBird for several years and will be returning this year in her newly appointed position as Child Care Assistant. Kim recently received her ECE Assistant Certificate from CAPU.

 

 

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday 9 AM-9 PM
Saturday 9 AM-5 PM
Sunday Closed

Family Day – Feb 19 10 AM-2 PM
Good Friday – Mar 29 Closed
Easter Monday – Apr 1 10 AM-2 PM

Program Registration

Spring program (Apr-Jun) registration is on-going.  Download Spring Brochure here. Register online at vanrec.ca, in-person or over-the-phone (credit card required).

Summer Day Camps (Jul/Aug) registration begins:

Catchment – Sat, Feb 24, 9am, in-person* bring proof of residency

Public – Sat, Apr 13, 9am, online/in-person/phone

Contact & Location

Phone: 604-713-1818
E-mail: Thunderbirdcc@vancouver.ca

Partnerships & Sponsors

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Steve Nishi, Skeena Tenants Association