Enrolment & Waitlist Information

When space becomes available, we offer in the following order:

Siblings

Siblings of children currently enrolled in the program

Location

Children who are currently enrolled where our center operates

Alumni

Children who previously attended Spare Time

We offer a network of well-established centers across Vancouver, each providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for children to learn, play, and grow. Our locations are conveniently situated within community schools, ensuring easy access for families. With a focus on safety and engagement, each center is staffed by experienced professionals dedicated to supporting your child's development.

Waitlisting Steps

Step 1:

Step 2:

Complete Waitlist Form

For incoming kindergarten children, you can only apply to our waiting list after you have registered for your catchment school in November.

Important Note

We accept children to our waitlists all year around with a goal to provide child care to as many families as possible. Priority is given to current Spare Time families who are currently enroled in one of our programs. Space availability depends on factors such as licence type, licensed capacity, and enrolment levels. Other considerations include maintaining a balance of age groups to support smooth transitions between programs. Due to these factors, our waitlist is not based on a "first come, first serve basis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if my child is applying for a cross boundary application?

You can still add your child to the waitlist, as long as your child is accepted into the school where our program operates.

When can I place my child on the waitlist?

Your child can be added to the waitlist any time, as long as your child is attending the school where our program operates.

If your child is an incoming kindergarten student for the following school year, your child can join the waitlist after you have registered at your catchment school where our program operates.

Is there a waitlist fee?

No, there is no fee to join the waitlist.

What if my child needs extra support?

Please contact the Centre Manager to discuss your child’s needs. You can find the centre location information here.

How much notice will be given when a space becomes available?

When a space becomes available, you will be contacted by email and given one week to decide.

What happens if I decline a space when it is offered?

You may choose to remain on the waitlist or be removed from it entirely. If you decline the offered space and wish to remain on the waitlist, your child will be placed at the bottom of the list.

Questions? Please contact the Centre Manager at their corresponding Locations.

Spare Time Child Care Society recognizes and respects that it operates on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded Coast Salish territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.