Daycare Waitlists, Enrolment, Withdrawal

While we understand that this is a very important piece of information for families, it is not something that we can forecast and communicate with accuracy. In general, waitlist positions do not move except in the late summer, and positions may move both up and down.

The wait times for our toddler program are substantial and we recommend families make alternative care plans in case they do not receive an offer. In many cases, families will only be offered a space when their child is ready to join our 3–5 programs.

If you require an estimate, please contact us at daycare@langara.ca to discuss.

In order to best meet our mandate and operational requirements, priority enrolment at our centre means that some factors will take precedence over the amount of time on waitlist. The priority order is as follows: 

• Enrolled children moving from toddler to 3–5 programs 
• Siblings of currently enrolled and continuing children (who have been on the waitlist for at least 12 months) 
• Children with extra support needs referred through BC Centre for Ability
• Children of current full-time Langara students and employees 
• Children of current part-time Langara students and employees 
• Children of community members

Within the categories above, priority assignment will also be offered to families who are Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples) of Canada. We encourage Indigenous applicants to self-identify on the application form. Applicants who self-identify may be asked to provide documentation in support of their self-identification. Documents can include, but are not limited to, Certificates of Indian Status, Métis Citizenship Cards, and Inuit treaty cards or documents. Community reference letters from a recognized leader or organization may also be accepted. If you have any questions, please contact daycare@langara.ca.

Priority policies may, from time to time, be updated at the discretion of the College and Langara Child Development Centre to best support the mandate of the Centre.

Through our partnership with the Vancouver Supported Child Development Program, some spaces are allocated to families with extra support needs. Families will need to be enrolled with the Supported Child Development Program prior to joining our waitlist. Our teachers can help put families in touch with program staff.

To aid families in planning, we accept applications to join the waitlist before the child is born but do require a confirmed due date at the time of application. To ensure fairness, the effective date that a family joins the waitlist will be no earlier than nine months prior to the birth date of the child.

Families will have an opportunity to visit the Centre once they have been offered a space in one of our programs. We cannot accommodate visit requests prior to that.

You will be asked to indicate which program(s) you are interested in when you first apply.If your child grows past the age of the toddler program without being offered a space, they will automatically be moved to the 3–5 program waitlist, and time on that waitlist will be based on your original date of application.

Please email daycare@langara.ca as soon as possible to make any changes to your information. It is families’ responsibility to ensure that all information on the application is current and accurate at all times. This includes contact information, status at the College, desired start date, and the child’s name and birth date. Incorrect information for any of the above may negatively impact our ability to extend an offer to you.

The main purpose of the Centre is to provide childcare services to current students and employees at the College so that they may work or pursue their studies. When an offer is made, you will need to provide your Langara ID number to confirm current eligibility status.  If you are no longer affiliated with the College, please let us know and you will be moved to the Community Member list if you wish to remain.