Jericho Kids’ Club (JKC) is a non-profit society that offers before and after-school care for children in Kindergarten to Age 12.
We provide morning and afternoon care during instructional school days, as well as full day care during professional days, for children at Bayview Community Elementary, General Gordon Elementary and Southlands Elementary, with Emily Carr Elementary opening in late 2026/early 2027. Additionally, we offer full-day camps during the Winter, Spring, and Summer breaks.
We are committed to providing a quality program, based on social emotional learning, that is fun!
Our Community
Staff
Our staff do their best to fulfill the mandate of our Mission Statement. We try to be excellent role models and have great attitudes every day! Programs are planned to ensure that Jericho Kids’ Club is a safe, challenging and exciting place to be.
Children
Children are encouraged to be responsible for their daily attitudes, actions, efforts and behaviours. They will have opportunities to provide input, feedback and planning of the activities and events.
Families
Families are vital to the success of the organization. Please talk to us on a regular basis. Let us know how your child is doing and what you think about the program.
Mission Statement
To provide a safe, challenging and exciting environment, inspiring a sense of belonging for the children, families and staff.
History of Jericho Kids’ Club
Jericho Kids’ Club Bayview began at Bayview Community Elementary in 1989. Jericho Kids’ Club General Gordon, at General Gordon Elementary, opened in 1991, and Jericho Kids’ Club Southlands, at Southlands Elementary, in 2002. We are opening Jericho Kids’ Club Emily Carr, at Emily Carr Elementary, in late 2026/early 2027.
Jericho Kids’ Club Bayview
Opened 1989
Licensed for 108 children
Jericho Kids’ Club General Gordon
Opened 1991
Licensed for 128 children
Jericho Kids’ Club Southlands
Opened 2002
Licensed for 46 children
Jericho Kids’ Club Emily Carr
Opening late 2026/early 2027
Licensing and Ratios
Our centres are licensed under the Community Care Facilities Act to serve children from kindergarten through age 12. We are pleased to meet or exceed license standards for child/staff ratios:
- When children in kindergarten or grade 1 are present: 1 adult per 12 children
- When all children are grade 2 or above: 1 adult per 15 children
Jericho Kids’ Club has strong relationships with its host schools. These relationships are integral to the quality of the centres and the well-being of the children and families they serve.
Living Wage Employer
Jericho Kids’ Club Child Care Society is proud to be a certified Living Wage Employer.
