North Vancouver City Library is located at 14th Street between Lonsdale and Chesterfield Avenues in North Vancouver. This beautiful new facility provides a viariety of programs and services for children of all ages, parents, caregivers and families.
604-988-3450
Capilano Little Ones School provides culturally and language appropriate preschool and kindergarten programs to 3, 4 and 5 year old Squamish Nation children.
107 Caplilano Road, West Vancouver
604-985-1515
Family Services of the North Shore is a not-for-profit agency providing counselling and parent/caregiver education and support programs across the North Shore.
Family Services of the North Shore also provides parent and child drop-in programs at the I hope family centre on West 1st Street and at Maplewood Farm. Family Support Counsellors and Parent Educators are in attendance at some StrongStart drop-in programs. Call the main agency number for further information.
604-988-5281
I hope family centre, West 1st Street
I hope family centre, sponsored by Family Services of the North Shore, provides a stimulating and supportive centre for families and caregivers with children 0-6 years of age. Programs include the core drop-in program, Learning Together Through Play, Breastfeeding Support and Family Support Counselling. For further information , please call Family Services of the North Shore, 604-988-5281.
I hope family centre, Maplewood
The I hope family centre at Maplewood, sponsored by Family Services of the North Shore, provides a stimulating and supportive centre for families and caregivers with children 0-6 years of age. Programs at I Hope, Maplewood, include the core drop-in program, Learning Together Through Play, Parent-Child Mother Goose, Family Support Counselling and a Clothing Exchange. For further information, please call Family Services of the North Shore at 604-988-5281.
North Shore Family & Youth 24-hour Emergency Intake Line: 604-987-1411
I Hope Maplewood, sponsored by Family Services of the North Shore provides a stimulating and supportive centre for families and caregivers with children 0-6 years of age. Programs at I Hope include the Learing Together Through Play Drop-in Program, Parent Child Mother Goose, family counselling and breast feeding support. For information, please call Family Services of the North Shore.
604-988-5281
I Hope Maplewood, sponsored by Family Services of the North Shore provides a stimulating and supportive centre for families and caregivers with children 0-6 years of age. Programs at I Hope include the Learning Together Through Play Drop-in Program, Parent Child Mother Goose, family counseling and breast feeding support. For information, please call Family Services of the North Shore.
604-988-5281
John Braithwaite Community Centre (JBCC), in partnership with North Shore Neighbourhood House provides a wide range of programs to support families, children and youth in the Lower Londsdale area. The Family Resource Centre includes a Parent Child Mother Goose program, several drop-in programs for children 0-6 years of age, breast feeding support, a parent education series, young parent baby drop-in, post partum support, story time with the city librarian, a Fathers program and a program for Grandparents.
604-982-8315
Multicultural helping house society is a non-profit society dedicated to helping newcomers individuals and families succeed in Canada.
604-879-3277
The North Shore Child Care Resource and Referral Program, located at North Shore Community Resources in Capilano Mall, provides child care information and resources to parents, caregivers and child care professionals. Phone 604-985-7138 for information about:
For more detailed information, check the NSCR website.
604-985-7138
www.nscr.bc.ca
North Shore Community Resources is a not-for profit agency that provides training, information, resources and referral services through the Child Care Resource and Referral Program (CCRR), for parents, child care providers (licensed, registered and informal), ECE students and the community.
For more detailed information, check the NSCR website
604-985-7138
The North Shore Infant Development Program provides information and support to parents and families of children (birth to 3 years) experiencing or at risk for developmental delay. Home visits, workshops and opportunities to meet other parents, including a playgoup program are provided.
604-986-1358
The North Shore Multicultural Society is a not-for-profit agency providing settlement education, interpretation and support to immigrants and refugees. Programs include parent and caregiver education programs, English classes, and information on educational, medical and health systems, housing, family issues.
604-988-2931
Family Host Program
Become a Parent Volunteer with the North Shore Multicultural Society’s Host Program. We are looking for families who are interested in volunteering 2 hours per week to help a new family settle in on the North Shore. Volunteering time is flexible and can be combined with your regular activities. This is a very rewarding experience for parents and children to learn about different cultures, make new friends, and to give back to the community. Please contact us at 604-988-2931 ext 263.
North Shore neighbourhood House is a multi-service agency providing a broad range of recreationsl, social support, community development, and indormations and referral services to children, youth and families.
604-987-8138
NSSCDP is a community-based program that assists families of children with extra support needs to access inclusive child care that meets family needs. The program is intended to serve children from birth to 12, with services for youth 13 – 19 years available in some communities.
SCDP provides the following services to support children, families, and child care providers:
SCDP operates under the principles of inclusion and family centred practice. SCDP uses a multi-disciplinary team approach. Parents may self-refer, or with parent consent, referrals may come from other service providers. The service is voluntary and free of charge.
604-988-0131
www.nsscdp.com
The North Vancouver District Libraries provide a wide array of services for young children, their families and their caregivers. Please call the library near you for times and dates of programs.
Capilano Branch 604-987-4471
Lynn Valley Main Library 604-984-0286
Parkgate Branch 604-929-3727
Services and programs for children from birth to 12 years old and their families.
604-983-6350
Parkgate Child and Family Centre
3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver
Lynnmour Family Drop-In
1250 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver
Drop in playgroup session in the Lynnmour area near Capilano University. Meet with other parents, share circle time or take a break while your child plays with others. Community Health Nurses, Infant Development Program consultants and Parent Community Developers regularly attend – come with all your questions. Everyone is welcome! Please bring a small food item for snack time and a drink for your child. Coffee and tea provided. $1/family group – Wednesdays 9:15 – 11:15am
Queen Mary and Westview Community School program meets the social and recreational needs of children and families of Queen Mary and Westview schools.
The Community Project Coordinator organizes in-school and after-school programs in partnership with the John Braithwaite Community Centre, North Vancouver Community Arts Council and many others. Activities include soccer, dance, science, art classes and much more.
Parents are invited to enjoy coffee mornings, parent luncheons, parenting classes, active adventures and other fun stuff. Come meet other parents from the school and community.
For more information contact Maria Morisseau. Office temporarily located at Cloverley Site @ 440 Hendry Avenue.
T: 604-290-2384 e: mmorisseau@nsnh.bc.ca
So-Sah Latch Family Centre provides health and community services to members of the Squamish First Nation, including counselling (individual, family, and couple), drug and alcohol counselling, and community health services such as speech-language pathology and prenatal classes. Also offers an Elder’s Program that provides transportation to medical appointments, and an Adult Home Care Program that provides home support case management. The Family Program offers daily living skills support, family/parent group, Mother Bear drop-in program, and infant development workers. The Brighter Futures program offers educational workshops and activities that enhance parenting skills to parents with children ages birth to five years.
604-985-7826
The Tsleil Wauth Nation Family Centre prvides inclusive support and services for children and families, including child care and parent education and support.
604-929-0693
West Vancouver Family Place provides a drop-in resource and activity centre for parents and caregivers with young children.
Monday-Friday, 9:00 am -12:00 noon (September -June)
West Vancouver Community Centre
2121 Marine Drive, WV
604-925-7141
The West Vancouver Memorial Library provides a wide variety of family literacy programs, including storytimes, Parent Child Mother Goose, themed book kits, and programs for parents, caegivers and child care providers. There is an extensive collection of multicultural material for children of all ages.
604-925-7400
