Licensed Preschool
Early learning in a fun, caring environment.
Enroll your kiddo!
Help your three and four year-olds prepare for Kindergarten! Make friends and learn through a play-based education model. Learn more about Trout Lake Preschool, how to register, and read testimonials about how AWESOME this program is below.
Preschool Registration Requirements
Read below for the next steps of Preschool Registration. Before you start, please ensure you have created an account, added a profile for your child, and added your credit card information on the Recreation Vancouver Portal.
- Non-refundable $50.00 registration fee
- Advance payment as deposit for September (current year) and June (next year)
- Up-to-date your credit card information or provide post-dated cheques for a monthly payment plan
Fill in the package of forms!
- When registering, please make sure your email address is up-to-date!
- A package of forms (required by law for licensed preschools) will be emailed to you following the close of registration.
- Your fully and accurately completed (paper hardcopy) package must be received by the Trout Lake Community Centre Preschool by the deadline you are given.
- If ALL FORMS are not received by the Preschool Head Teacher on time, the enrollment is annulled and the spot is forfeited.
- If you would like instructions to assist with the paperwork, please make an appointment to the Association Board Admin by emailing [email protected]
Give WRITTEN notice if withdrawing!
- If you need to withdraw your child and want to have your deposit returned, 31 days’ notice in writing must be sent to [email protected].
- Please refer to our Preschool Refund Policy for full details
Missing information? Get in touch with us by email to [email protected].
A Parent Handbook will be sent to families after the close of registration. The Gradual Entry Schedule will be shared in early August.
What to Expect in Trout Lake Preschool
A typical day at Trout Lake Preschool is packed with fun! Our teachers strive to give your child the opportunity to experience high quality educational care in a warm, nurturing environment that encourages the development of the whole child.
Free Play
Preschool starts with a Free Play session where children can choose from various play centers.
Snack Time
Children re-energize with a healthy snack from home.
Circle Time
Where we learn new songs, share ideas, play games, and listen to exciting stories.
Playground Time
Get fresh air, bring our heart rates up, and get a little bit messy!
About Trout Lake Preschool
Trout Lake Preschool has been a long-time resource for families in the neighbourhood and received a 2018 Child Care Legacy Award from the Province “in recognition of 40 years of outstanding child care service”.
Our experienced teachers offer children aged 3 and 4 a stimulating, warm, and playful educational program. Creative arts, language, literature, music, field trips and gross motor activities are part of the learning and fun!
Our two wonderful full-time teachers have been with us from 10 to 20+ years. They have a great working relationship and are Early Childhood Educator (ECE) certified. Our preschool ratio is two teachers to 20 children.
Program length
Our preschool program operates from September to June. The preschool is closed for two weeks at Christmas and two weeks at Spring Break (as per BC public schools). The preschool is also closed on statutory holidays, for exceptional weather-related closures, and for 3 days per year for professional development. Parents are given notice of preschool closure dates.
Hours of operation
Morning classes
4-year-olds (3 days a week)
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
9:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
3-year-olds (2 days a week)
Tuesday & Thursday
9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Afternoon classes
4-year-olds (3 days a week)
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
12:45 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
3-year-olds (2 days a week)
Tuesday & Thursday
12:45 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
Health and safety
All children must be potty trained before entering the program. Children who are not potty trained will be deregistered.
Parents can be assured that all health and safety procedures will be in accordance with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) licensing regulations and in adherence with health guidance and any Communicable Disease Plan from the Ministry of Health and the BC Centre for Disease Control.
Following registration, parents will receive detailed guidance, if necessary, as part of the Preschool Parent Handbook.
Inside Trout Lake Preschool
Take a virtual peek at what Trout Lake Preschool looks like!
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Preschool Entrance
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Preschool Entryway
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Preschool Entryway
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Preschool teachers board
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Trout Lake Preschool Child Care Legacy Award
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Preschool Cubbies
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Preschool indoor space
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Preschool indoor space
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Preschool indoor space
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Preschool indoor space
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Preschool art area
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Preschool washroom area
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Preschool washroom area
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Preschool toys and play area
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Preschool toys and play area
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Kitchen and reading area
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Reading area
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Reading area
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Kitchen
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Preschool outdoor area – hopscotch
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Preschool outdoor area – grass space
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Preschool outdoor playground
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Preschool outdoor playground
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Preschool outdoor playground – slide and play space
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Preschool outdoor playground – covered play space and sandbox
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Preschool outdoor playground – covered play space
Downloads
Documents with detailed information about Preschool-related matters.