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At a glance01Association of Neighbourhood Houses BC School-Age Care02YMCA BC Kids Clubs03Kiwassa Out of School Care
Current position#1 in Vancouver#2 in Vancouver#3 in Vancouver
Recognized asLicensed school-age care across 34 identified Vancouver sites within a larger child-care network, with operator-specific waitlists, neighbourhood locations and play-based programming aligned to the BC Early Learning FrameworkBefore-and-after-school care governed by a detailed family handbook and BC child-care licensing rules, with child-focused play, relationships, health, daily outdoor activity and location-specific waitlistsThree exact East Vancouver programs for ages 4–12 with published hours, served schools, site contacts and a mix of homework, recreation, creative activity and community connection
Best forFamilies wanting a licensed neighbourhood-house option close to a specific Vancouver school or communityFamilies seeking licensed YMCA school-age care with a common family-policy frameworkFamilies attending Hastings, Tillicum and other specifically served East Vancouver schools
Decision fitProgram format disclosed: licensed multi-operator school-age care; the exact neighbourhood house and site must be resolved · Exact operator, site, school relationship, staff, attendance and pickup controls assessed · Child fit, safeguarding, program balance, access, complete cost and withdrawal terms requiredProgram format disclosed: licensed school-age care; enrolment and school service depend on the exact Kids Club · Exact operator, site, school relationship, staff, attendance and pickup controls assessed · Child fit, safeguarding, program balance, access, complete cost and withdrawal terms requiredProgram format disclosed: registered out-of-school care with site- and school-specific pickup arrangements · Exact operator, site, school relationship, staff, attendance and pickup controls assessed · Child fit, safeguarding, program balance, access, complete cost and withdrawal terms required
First decide whether your family needs licensed custodial care, authorized recreation, a registered club, tutoring or a teen drop-in. Then confirm the exact site, school and age eligibility, staff and ratio, attendance and pickup rules, transport, inclusion, emergency and medical process, current space and complete fees.