Learning Through Play

click here to REGISTER for Preschool Classes

St. Catherine’s Preschool has been an inclusive preschool for more than 30 years

Welcoming families with children ages 2, 3 and 4 between 9am to 2:45pm Monday to Friday

We believe children
learn best through play

St. Catherine’s Preschool offers:

  • Preschool programming under a Group Care license

  • Childcare between 9am to 2:45pm with a preschool program.

  • Programs for ages 2, 3 and 4.

  • Participating in government fee reduction initiative (CCFRI).

  • Experienced ECE trained teachers & teaching assistants.

  • Development Resource teacher as part of the administration team.

  • Learning through play philosophy.

  • We are an inclusive, play based centre.

  • Safe and nurturing environment.

  • Flexible hours to meet the individual child’s needs.

  • Two multi age classrooms with a 1 teacher to 8 children ratio.

  • Large bright classrooms.

  • Large airy indoor gym and outdoor natural playground

SPACES AVAILABLE now for the 2025/26 school year.

Fill out a 2025/26 Registration Form and drop it off to the preschool office with your deposit cheque.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN for the 2026/27 school year.

View Hours, Forms & Fees

Currently Enrolled Families Registration: JAN 31st, 2026

New Family Registration: FEB 1st, 2026 onwards

Please drop-off your completed 2026/27 registration form and deposit cheque to the preschool between 9am-3pm or mail it to the address below. MAKE SURE WE HAVE IT BEFORE FEB. 1ST.

Please mark your #1 and #2 class choices. You can also drop it off after hours by putting it into the RED mailbox by our lobby doors. You must put it in an envelope marked PRESCHOOL and please do not put cash in the mailbox.

St. Catherine’s Preschool
1058 Ridgewood Drive
North Vancouver, BC, V7R 1H8

Note: All cheques should be made payable to ST. CATHERINE’S CHILDCARE SOCIETY and dated for MAY 1ST, 2026.

BOOK A TOUR

Preschool tours by appointment only

There will be information given outlining St. Catherine’s programs followed by a walking tour of the preschool classrooms. Please fill out the online form, call, or email the preschool office to sign up for one of the scheduled tours.
Phone: 604-980-1326
Email: stcpre@telus.net

Testimonials

We had a difficult time finding childcare that matched our needs and values for our 3-year-old daughter. A friend whose children were enrolled at St. Catherine's recommended we tour the space and meet the staff, and the decision was an easy one.

Our daughter joined in September and we couldn't be happier. The long-standing staff have created a beautiful community for the children and their families. While the structure is play-based, the classrooms reinforce the routines and expectations we set out at home. We're very happy with the balanced schedules of play, physical activities, group work, and independent play.

Our daughter comes home with new art projects, stories, and songs she's eager to share each day. We've only experienced tears twice, and both times were because we'd originally had her in an earlier dismissal and she wanted to stay longer!

Stefanie & Alex,

I would just like to take a quick moment to say how much my husband and I love St. Catherine’s Child Care Society. As a first time parent and especially as a parent with a child with extra needs, we couldn’t have chosen a better preschool for our daughter. I think as any parent would say, starting school is a little nerve-racking,  but from the moment we did our walk-through, we knew this would be a great fit.
From the day she started, they were wonderful with keeping in touch and updating us as to how she was settling in.
The teachers are nothing short of amazing.  Kind and caring, and there’s nothing a parent wants more than knowing their children are safe and taken care.
Our daughter has improved immensely in the short months she has been attending St. Catherine’s. She’s more engaged with children, her creativity has blossomed. Her needs differ from some of the other children, and they have accommodated her in all the ways she needs.
I run a small business in North Vancouver and through clients have heard nothing but wonderful things about the teachers and the school. This was a big reason why we looked into the school in the first place. We didn’t need to look into other schools, as they instantly made us feel welcome.
So we would like say a HUGE Thank you, to the school and the staff for how attentive and wonderful they are and how we will recommend St. Catherine’s to any family who is starting their school journey.

Best,
Paige and Lee