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 2025.

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 has her ECE, Special Needs and infant/Toddler Diploma from Langara College. She also has a BSc from UBC.

Kim Nguyen, Child Care Assistant
Kim has been a support teacher at TBird for several years and received her ECE Assistant Certificate from CAPU. She is our Childcare Assistant for both the Preschool and OSC.

 

 

Hours of Operation

Summer Hours Effective Jun 29. 2024:

Monday – Friday  8:45 AM-8 PM
Saturday/Sunday  Closed
Stats (Jul 1/Aug 5/Sep 2)  Closed

Program Registration

Register online at vanrec.ca, in-person or over-the-phone (credit card required).

Fall registration begins Tue, Aug 6 at 9am for catchment residents, and Tue, Aug 20 at 9am for the general public.

Contact & Location

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

Partnerships & Sponsors

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