Early Learning and Child Care
At School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) we are 
committed to supporting early learning opportunities and environments which inspire children to thrive.
We strive to provide high-quality, accessible, and affordable child care that is essential to the well-being of children, their families, and the broader community.
Furthermore, it is now widely recognized that child care plays a critical role in economic development, poverty reduction, gender equality, social inclusion, and healthy child development.
In recognition of this, the Kamloops-Thompson School District Early Learning and Child Care team, alongside its many community partners, are committed to interconnected opportunities to address child care needs that exist at our regional level.
The District acknowledges the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Education and Child Care. This funding allows us to offer a wide range of early learning and childcare programs.
Programs
| Before and After School Care (BASC) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| AE Perry Elementary | Arthur Hatton Elementary | Marion Schilling Elementary | Parkcrest Elementary |
| 5 days a week | 5 days a week | 5 days a week | 5 days a week |
| Before and After School Care waitlist, sign up here. | |||
| Preschool | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Hatton Elementary | Beattie Elementary | Barriere Elementary | Haldane Elementary | Marion Schilling Elementary | Raft River Elementary |
| 5 days a week | 5 days a week | 3 days a week | 2 days a week | 3 days a week | 3 days a week |
| Preschool waitlist, sign up here. | |||||
StrongStart
| Kamloops Locations | Rural Locations |
|---|---|
| AE Perry Elementary | Barriere Elementary |
| Arthur Hatton Elementary | Haldane Elementary |
| Marion Schilling Elementary | Raft River Elementary |
| Beattie Elementary | |
| Learn more about StrongStart program here. | |
External Child Care Community Agencies
| Community Agency | School | Contact | Programs Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Hills Montessori Early Learning Center | Aberdeen Elementary | Rhonda Stothart: 250-977-5177 | Before and After-school Care; Preschool |
| BGC Kamloops (formerly Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops) | Beattie Elementary Kay Bingham Elementary RL Clemitson Elementary | Kelly Vos: 250-819-3679 (Beattie) Megan Campbell: 250-554-5437 (Kay Bingham) | 250-851-1640 (RL Clemitson) | Email | After-school Care |
| Bumble and Bean Daycare | David Thompson Elementary Westsyde Elementary | Stephanie Morrison: 250-319-2013 | Email | Before and After-school Care |
| Inquiring Little Minds | Ralph Bell Elementary Twin Rivers Education Centre (Happyvale) | 236-425-4422 | Email | Infant to Toddler; 3-5 Years; Out of School Care for Ralph Bell |
| Little Learners Preschool - Logan Lake Wellness, Health & Youth | Logan Lake Elementary | Belinda Bridges: 250-523-6229 | Email | Preschool |
| Kamloops Kidz Early Learning Center | South Sa-Hali Elementary | Sandra: 250-319-9044 | Before and After-school Care |
| Savona Early Learning Centre | Savona Elementary | Kirsten Pejril: 250-819-6008 | After-school Care; Daycare |
| YMCA BC Kamloops | Rayleigh Elementary Parkcrest Elementary | Sara Hannah: 250-376-4771 | Email (Rayleigh) | Email (Parkcrest) | After-school Care |