Before and After School Care
TOSS and The YMCA are the two private programs on the school site which provide before and after school care for students and the Kitsilano Neighbourhood House offer programs offsite. As well, here is a list of before and after school care providers for Vancouver schools
Lord Tennyson Out-of-School Care (TOSS)
TOSS is a non-profit society run by a parent board and staffed by caring professionals. Located within the school, it provides breakfast care and after school care for students in Kindergarten to Grade 4. Part-time care is also available. Call 604-733-5111.
The TOSS website can be found here.
The TOSS website can be found here.
Lord Tennyson YMCA Kids CLub
The Lord Tennyson YMCA Kids Club, located within the school, provides before and after school care for students in kindergarten through Grade 7. The program provides opportunities for children to develop friendships, build self-confidence and learn values. The YMCA staff members create a stimulating, caring, and fun environment where social development is encouraged.
Hours of operation are 7:30-9:00am, and school dismissal - 6:00pm.
For further information, call 604-731-4941 or email tennysonymca@gv.ymca.ca
Hours of operation are 7:30-9:00am, and school dismissal - 6:00pm.
For further information, call 604-731-4941 or email tennysonymca@gv.ymca.ca
Kitsilano Neighbourhood House and Other ideas
Another service that operates in the area is Kitsilano Neighbourhood House.
If you are looking for childcare you can also share your ad with parents through the Tennyson blog and on the Tennyson Facebook page. Email website@tennyson.ca
If you are looking for childcare you can also share your ad with parents through the Tennyson blog and on the Tennyson Facebook page. Email website@tennyson.ca
Funderland Children centre
Funderland Children’s Center is a flexible after-school program, within a 10-minute walk of Tennyson providing free pick up service for students K-G3.
• Free Pick up Service (using a fun walking rope held by children to support social distancing and keep them safe)
• Everyday 3:00-5:30 pm classes (you can choose from 1 up to 5 days a week)
• Drop-In Sessions
• Pro-D Day, Winter Break, Spring Break & Summer break Camps
Register Online
Philosophy
Funderland is an innovative game-based and child-oriented program that focuses on developing self-regulation and social skills through FUN indoor and outdoor activities. All-in-one program that turns children’s every afternoon to a surprise. Step-by-step projects develop critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, listening and responsibility while open-ended projects encourage self-confidence, creativity, flexibility and communication skills. These fun indoor-outdoor games and activities have no limits: Sculpturing, Wood Arts, Stone Arts, Open studio, Science experiments, Cooking, Gardening, Storytelling, Puppet making, Green crafts, Interesting kid documentaries, group discussions, and lots of free play with game items.
Pick-Up
Some days, before we start our walk, children will play at school playground to add more fun and physical activities to their days.During our 10 min walk to Funderland centre for more safety, unity (staying together) and visibility we encourage children to hold a walking rope which has colorful handles that children love.
Costs
The average class fee is $ 92/month for 4 sessions. However this fee may vary depending on the number of holidays in that specific month. You can choose from 1 to 5 classes per month.
Educators
All our staff have valid first aid certificates, the relevanteducation and years of experience working with children as well as a clear recent background check and immunization declaration.
• Azi, the director of Funedrland, is an early childhood educator who has been working with children age 1-12 for over 8 years. Her passion is to create an environment that encourages play and creativity for children to develop their social-emotional skills.
• Mary has a bachelor of education and she has been an elementary teacher for 11 years.
• Sorina is studying social work and assists children on a daily basis.
• Megan and Dahlia are on-call staff who assist other staff and children whenever needed.
Safety & Hygiene
We strictly practice the enhanced health and safety protocols prescribed by Public Health to ensure Covid measures are in place when students return to classes. These actions include: daily temperature monitoring, more frequent sanitizing, lower number of children in the classes, separated pick-up and drop-off spaces, and considering social distancing in our activities and room arrangements.
For more information about fall registration, costs and reservation please visit
www.funderland.ca email info@funderland.ca or call 604 345 6259.
• Free Pick up Service (using a fun walking rope held by children to support social distancing and keep them safe)
• Everyday 3:00-5:30 pm classes (you can choose from 1 up to 5 days a week)
• Drop-In Sessions
• Pro-D Day, Winter Break, Spring Break & Summer break Camps
Register Online
Philosophy
Funderland is an innovative game-based and child-oriented program that focuses on developing self-regulation and social skills through FUN indoor and outdoor activities. All-in-one program that turns children’s every afternoon to a surprise. Step-by-step projects develop critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, listening and responsibility while open-ended projects encourage self-confidence, creativity, flexibility and communication skills. These fun indoor-outdoor games and activities have no limits: Sculpturing, Wood Arts, Stone Arts, Open studio, Science experiments, Cooking, Gardening, Storytelling, Puppet making, Green crafts, Interesting kid documentaries, group discussions, and lots of free play with game items.
Pick-Up
Some days, before we start our walk, children will play at school playground to add more fun and physical activities to their days.During our 10 min walk to Funderland centre for more safety, unity (staying together) and visibility we encourage children to hold a walking rope which has colorful handles that children love.
Costs
The average class fee is $ 92/month for 4 sessions. However this fee may vary depending on the number of holidays in that specific month. You can choose from 1 to 5 classes per month.
Educators
All our staff have valid first aid certificates, the relevanteducation and years of experience working with children as well as a clear recent background check and immunization declaration.
• Azi, the director of Funedrland, is an early childhood educator who has been working with children age 1-12 for over 8 years. Her passion is to create an environment that encourages play and creativity for children to develop their social-emotional skills.
• Mary has a bachelor of education and she has been an elementary teacher for 11 years.
• Sorina is studying social work and assists children on a daily basis.
• Megan and Dahlia are on-call staff who assist other staff and children whenever needed.
Safety & Hygiene
We strictly practice the enhanced health and safety protocols prescribed by Public Health to ensure Covid measures are in place when students return to classes. These actions include: daily temperature monitoring, more frequent sanitizing, lower number of children in the classes, separated pick-up and drop-off spaces, and considering social distancing in our activities and room arrangements.
For more information about fall registration, costs and reservation please visit
www.funderland.ca email info@funderland.ca or call 604 345 6259.