Inclusive Child Care Development Centres
DDA offers family-centered childcare programs in Vancouver and Richmond. We ensure our developmentally appropriate environments are staffed with caring and well-qualified early childhood educators and child & youth workers.
If your child requires additional support, please contact the Supported Child Development Program in Vancouver at 604-451-5511 (ext 1424) or in Richmond at 604-279-7010.
Below is a list of our child development centres and contact information. If you are interested in a waitlist application for your typically developing child, please apply online with our waitlist application form below.
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Berwick (3-5 years old)
UBC
2765 Osoyoos Crescent, Vancouver
604-822-6616
Half Day Program: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Full Day Program: 8:00am - 5:30pm
Waitlist Application Form -
Brock Junction (5-12 years old)
East Vancouver
4860 Main Street, Vancouver
604-323-8370
September to June Hours: 2:00pm - 6:00pm
School Holidays and Professional Days Hours: 8:30am - 6:00pm
July to August Hours: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Waitlist Application Form -
Champlain (3-5 years old)
Champlain Heights
7760 Stikine Place, Vancouver
604-438-5525
Daycare Hours: 7:30am - 5:40pm
Preschool Hours: 8:30pm - 1:30pm
Waitlist Application Form -
Creekside (10 months - 5 years old)
Olympic Village
1 Athletes Way, Vancouver
604 872 5007
Daycare Hours: 7:30am - 5:30pm
Preschool Hours: 9:15am - 1:15pm
Waitlist Application Form -
Fraserview (10 months - 5 years old)
South Vancouver
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Kids at GF Strong (3 months - 5 years old)
GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre
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Kids in General (3 months -5 years old)
Vancouver General Hospital
889 West 13th Avenue, Vancouver
604-875-5699
Daycare Hours: 7:30am - 5:45pm
Waitlist Application Form -
Playhouse (12 months - 3 years old)
East Vancouver
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Riverside (3-5 years old)
Richmond
5862 Dover Crescent, Richmond
604-214-3844
Daycare Hours: 7:30am - 5:30pm
Preschool Hours: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Waitlist Application Form

Leisure Challenge
The Leisure Challenge Program offers after-school opportunities for youth ages 13-19 years with developmental disabilities. Our community-based program offers inclusive recreation, and enhances social and life skills development.
Leisure Challenge Program:
5175 Dumfries Street,
Vancouver, BC V5P 3A2
604-322-3403
Hours of Operation:
September – June
Monday to Friday: 2:00pm – 6:00pm
School Holidays & Professional Days: 8:30am – 6:00pm
For more information, please contact the Leisure Services Manager at leisurechallenge@develop.bc.ca or 604-322-3403

Children's Respite Services
We arrange a suitable caregiver to take care of your child with a developmental disability, so you and your family can take a needed break.
For children ages 6 to 18, referrals to DDA Respite Services must be made by The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).
We can also offer services to those with private funding, please call us for more information at 604-233-5433.
For more information on our respite services, please visit our Family Support page.