Our Mission

Vision

A connected community of happy, healthy families where everyone is safe, engaged, and welcome.

Mission

To support and strengthen all families with young children in building healthy relationships and community networks, by providing services and programs in a welcoming, nurturing, stimulating and respectful environment.

Statement of Diversity

We acknowledge and embrace a diverse spectrum of families and create an inclusive environment for all.

South Vancouver Family Place Society is committed to recognition and appreciation of each individual in the diverse community we serve and we commit to:

Treat all individuals fairly, with dignity and respect.
Provide opportunities that are open to all.
Provide a safe, supportive and welcoming environment for our staff,volunteers, members and visitors.

History of South Vancouver Family Place Society

In 1975, South Vancouver Family Place Society (SVFP) was established. The major objective was to prevent, reduce, and relieve family stress resulting from poverty, abuse, violence, single parenthood, and social isolation due to language and cultural barriers. The Society was incorporated in June 1977 as a Charitable organization.

Kids Care Preschool opened under the Society’s umbrella in 1995, offering licensed preschool programs.

SVFP piloted the first Strong Start Centre in 2007 then added 3 more Strong Start Centers from 2008 until 2013 when the operation was turned over to the Vancouver School Board (VSB).

In 2011, Fraserlands Family Drop-in opened at the River District with initial funding from the United Way. Wesgroup Development presently provides the facilities to operate the very successful drop-in program with funding from the City of Vancouver and Westminster Savings Foundation.

Testimonials

“It is very evident that the staff work very hard to provide a well-planned program for the children. They truly care about the children.”
“The staff always remember my name and make the time to check in with me.”
“The dedication and attentiveness have provided our children a strong foundation for them to succeed not only in kindergarten but many more years to come.”
“It’s safe, happy and fun place to be!”
“We would like to thank all the teachers for giving such great care, love and safe place for our daughter to learn, grow up and express herself.”
“The setting of honesty and support gave me energy for the week.”
“I believe the staff at Kids Care Preschool have played a pivotal role in helping shape our children to be caring, loving and responsible individuals.”
“Staff are welcoming and non-judgmental and feel like friends.”
“Thank you for investing in my community.”
“What makes me grateful is her willingness and ability to teach a child the way he needs to be taught. She puts effort into learning about the child because she cares about the child. It is for this reason that I highly and whole-heartedly recommend Kids Care Preschool for your child.”
“We are so thankful to have had the opportunity for both our children complete their preschool years at Kids Care. Our children participated in the Bilingual program. We really appreciated how the Chinese language, as well as culture, was integrated into each thoroughly-planned theme.”
“I am incredibly grateful for all that you do and the quality of support you provide to parents.”
“This organization has been my favourite in terms of friendliness and professionalism of the staff and the quality of programming.”
“The teachers are truly dedicated and genuinely care for the learning and development of each child.”
“Every time I come, I feel welcomed and at home.”
“For those parents who are looking for a good school, program and teachers in the neighbourhood, KidsCare is the one we always recommend. It will help their kids to early develop their interpersonal skill with the others and well preparation going to kindergarten.”

About

Our mission is to support families with young children in building healthy relationships and community networks, by providing services and programs in a welcoming, nurturing and respectful environment.

We humbly acknowledge that I live, learn, collaborate, grow, work and build communities on the unceded, ancestral , traditional and occupied homelands of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Our Funders

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