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What if you cannot care for your child just for a short time? Maybe you have to work, exercise or run some errands. There are actually quite a few options for “flexible care”.

Co-work Spaces with Childminding

OneSpace

https://www.onespaceforall.ca/

OneSpace is a work, well-being, and childcare space that offers optional babyminding (10 months+) and childminding (1 to 5 years) services

Nestworks

https://nestworks.space/

Nestworks is a co-working space that offers optional childminding services for kids ages 16 months to 5 years in a relaxed, modern atmosphere.

Gyms and Sports Clubs with Childminding

YMCA

Both Langara YMCA and Robert Lee YMCA offer childminding services to members on-site:

https://www.gv.ymca.ca/membership-information

Licensed Occasional Childcare

Buddings Daycare 👍🏻

https://buddings.ca/

I had great experience with Buddings at both locations and would highly recommend them. You can use up to 40 hours per month (at each location) of licensed, flexible care for children 18 months to kindergarten, with as little as one hour’s notice.

Blackbird Academy

https://www.blackbirdkids.ca/

Eastside Family Place

https://eastsidefamilyplace.org/services/licensed-occasional-childcare/

Trafalgar Occasional Care

https://www.tooscs.org/occasional-care

Kids & Company

https://kidsandcompany.com/programs/wevegotyoupackage/

Little Beans Drop in Daycare

https://littlebeansplaycafe.ca/drop-in-day-care

Evening Outings

Vancouver Phoenix Gymnastics - Parent’s Night Out

https://www.vpgymnastics.com/projects-3

On Friday night, 7-10pm, drop off your kids for a fun night in the gym! Kids will have access to the entire gym, including the big foam pit! Please bring a healthy, peanut- and nut-free snack to keep you going all night. Age 5 to 12.

Üphoria Yoga - Pajama Party Movie Night

https://www.uphoriayoga.com/movie-night

Once a month on a Saturday night, 5 to 7:30 pm for age 5 to 12.

Kidtropolis - Kids Night Out

See The World of Kidtropolis

https://www.kidtropolis.ca/kids-night-out

Drop your kids, 6 years old and up, off at Kidtropolis from 5:30pm to 9:30pm while you enjoy dinner, some shopping or nothing at all! Our Kids Night Out events are $30 + GST per child and $25 + GST for siblings. Admission includes a slice of pizza, juice and popcorn.

Richmond Martial Arts - Parent’s Night Out

https://parentsnightout.richmondmartialarts.net/register-now

Every Saturday 5 to 9 pm. Age 5 and up. Your Kids Will Have A Blast, Make New Friends, And Burn Lots Of Energy... While You Parents Enjoy A Peaceful Evening Together,

Code Ninjas - Parent’s Night Out

https://www.codeninjas.com/north-vancouver-bc-ca/parents-night-out

You deserve a night on the town. Meanwhile, your kids want to play and have fun. That's why we offer Parent's Night Out - a win-win evening for families. Drop off your kids at Code Ninjas, where they'll play games, assemble puzzles, build robotics, and more! Age 7 or above.

Childminding