Daycare & Preschool
デイケア・日本語環境幼稚園

日本語版： 「デイケア・日本語環境幼稚園」のページをご覧ください。

About Children’s World

Children’s World is daycare and Japanese immersion preschool are operated by VJLS-JH in historic Japantown, Vancouver, conveniently located east of Gastown and north of Chinatown and within 5-10 minutes drive to Downtown CBD.

Operating organization VJLS-JH is providing Japanese language and cultural programs to the community since 1906.

Children’s World features safe playground complete with sandboxes and slide as well as spacious 4300 sq ft (400 m²) indoor gym, which provides rare opportunity for your child to get their much needed exercise in Vancouver’s wet winter climate. Safety is our priority – our buildings are equipped with AED, disaster supplies, and fire alarm system and sprinklers.

Please have a look at our Photo Gallery.

Children’s World is licensed child care and preschool facility meeting the requirements set by the provincial government.
All of our staff are qualified, licensed Early Childhood Educators and First Aiders.
Please note that regulation restricts the instruction time to be less than 4 hours per day for any preschool in BC. This rule does NOT apply to daycare.

Philosophy of Children’s World

We believe that…
Children are entitled to discover themselves socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively in a positive and stimulating environment.

Emergent Learning

We believe…
Children thrive and learn best when their interests are captured.

Through diverse fun activities, children develop:
– curiosity, initiative and independence social skills and respect for others
– imagination and creativity
– love and respect for the family and the community awareness
– experience traditional Japanese cultural events and learn Japanese songs and more (preschool)

Green Explorers

To firmly integrate the component of green and help foster the environmental awareness among children and their community.

Daycare (30 months – 5 years old – English)

Monday – Friday
8:00am – 6:00pm

Japanese Immersion Toddlers’ Time (2 years old)

Tuesday & Thursday – OR – Wednesday & Friday
9:15am – 12:15pm (3hr)

Japanese Immersion Preschool (3/4 years old)

Monday – Friday (4hr)
9:00am – 1:00pm (Age 3)
9:15am – 1:15pm (Age 4)

Saturday (3hr)
9:00am – 12:00pm (Age 3)
9:15am – 12:15pm (Age 4)

Fees

Please visit the Program Fees page.

Staff

Our staff are qualified, licensed Early Childhood Educators and First Aiders.

Some staff members also have the Post Basic Early Childhood Education (Infant/Toddler or Special Needs) and/or University Degrees or other related education. The teachers are encouraged to attend various professional development events (educational conferences and workshops) and to bring new and fresh experiences to the classroom.

日本語版： 「デイケア・日本語環境幼稚園」のページをご覧ください。