Childcare

We offer a range of safe, quality childcare options in which children are encouraged to explore their own abilities while participating in a variety of learning activities. Our licensed childcare staff are thoroughly trained in all aspects of childcare and safety. Several of our staff are multilingual and speak a range of languages.

Daycare (ages 30 months–5 years)

The Daycare program offers a variety of art activities which include: music and movement activities, circle time, stories and games for the children to stimulate children’s growth and development. Teachers model and teach skills such as turn-taking, problem solving techniques, communication, language development, hygiene, and self-help skills. This program nurtures children’s health, well-being, and develops kindergarten readiness. Starting September 2024, we offer only full time care for MPNH daycare program.

Dates: Ongoing
Time: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Fee: Membership required. Click HERE. For an additional fee, families can opt into our nutrition program that provides healthy snacks and lunch daily.

We are not accepting online payments for childcare applications. Please call at 604.879.8208 to pay the fee or pay at our front desk. Sorry for the inconvenience. We are working on this. Thank you.

Preschool (ages 3–5 years)

Our preschool is an emergent curriculum-based program that is inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach. We honour the unique culture of each class by supporting the strengths of each group. Educators and children’s interests are intertwined and together we discover ways to learn about the world around us.

2023-2024 Preschool will run from 9:15am to 1:15pm. Our program is currently fully enrolled and registration for September 2023 has closed. If you would like to be added to our waitlist, please fill the form below.

For more information, please contact Lorena Jacome at ljacome@mpnh.org or 604-879-8208 ext 206

We are not accepting online payments for childcare applications. Please call at 604.879.8208 to pay the fee or pay at our front desk. Sorry for the inconvenience. We are working on this. Thank you.

Before and After School Care

Before and After School Care (BAC) is a licensed out-of-school program for children ages 5-10 offering morning care from 7:30-9:00 am and afternoon care from 3:00-6:00 pm.  The program is based out of Florence Nightingale Elementary School and is run by a team of caring, enthusiastic, multicultural, experienced and qualified group of individuals from Mount Pleasant Neighborhood House. The program leaders aspire to create an inclusive and supportive atmosphere with an ever-changing repertoire of age-appropriate activities and crafts to keep the children involved and engaged. 

MPNH is part of the Childcare Fee Reduction Initiative and program fees will be calculated by funding received. 

We are currently at full capacity and no longer accepting applications.

Kids Peak

Kids Peak is a Licensed after school care program for children ages 5-8 that provides quality care and service to its child participants and their families, in accordance with our House’s policies. After school care takes place from 3-6 pm at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House.  Staff will pick up children from Charles Dickens Main Elementary and walk back to the house.  Staff are dedicated to developing nurturing relationships with the children and supporting their healthy development through encouraging physical activity, literacy, cooperative play and social skills, emotional regulation, and providing opportunities to get creative through arts, crafts and games.