Child, Youth, And Family - Early Childhood - Service Available in: English Language

Child Care programs run Tuesdays, 9:00 - 3:30 and Wednesdays - Fridays, 9:00 to 4:45 for children 18 months to 5 years. We also offer drop in family resource programs. Parents and Babes runs on Mondays, 9:00 - 11:30, Healthy Opportunities for Preschoolers runs on Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:30 and Dad n' me Pancake Breakfast is one Saturday a month from 9:00 - 11:00. Pender Island Child Care Society is a not-for-profit group that believes that children learn best in a nurturing environment where there is time for both planned and child-directed activities, indoor and outdoor play and active and quiet times. Outdoor play revolves around forest walks and gardening. At Dragonfly, an atmosphere of gentleness allows for a variety of experiences for each child - music, art, yoga, literacy and math-based educational opportunities. Staff continually expand their education to meet the needs of the community.more info

Licensed Multi-age Centre (2-5 yrs.) Infant/Toddler Centre (under 3 yrs.) Our philosophy is learning and discovering through play. We actively create an environment rich with opportunities to explore and challenge children's capabilities. Our program has a consistent yet flexible daily schedule that allows us to be child-centred and respond to their needs and interests. But more importantly, children have fun, feel good about themselves and are learning valuable social skills.more info

Little Red Schoolhouse Society is a non-profit organization that provides quality early learning opportunities for island families. Our programs are nature based and our facility is located in a forest setting. Outdoor and indoor programs are based on learning through play combining many learning philosophies but always including child-led exploration and hands-on activities. September to June. Group Care License. 3-5 year olds. Please call for program days and times.more info

Morning Glory is a home-based Waldorf initiative operating throughout the year. Ages 3-7, Monday to Wednesday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Creating an enriching creative experience for children and families. There is an emphasis on rhythm to the day. Play is sacred here; this can be the children's first choice of activity or they can choose from chopping vegetables, baking, sweeping, painting or the craft of the day. We have several festivals a year which we work towards with crafts and all the families come and celebrate together. We spend 1-2 hours outside every day regardless of weather and have 3 amazing possibilities; a beach walk, a farm/forest/marsh hike or a rainforest adventure, all 5 minutes from the door. more info

Open year round from Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Programs are offered morning, afternoon and all-day for children age 6 months to 12 years. Port Washington Montessori is a licensed multi-age learning environment filled with opportunities for hands-on learning, outdoor exploration, art, music and story. Weekly trips to Victoria include instruction in swimming, skating and gymnastics. Our mixed-age grouping provides a uniquely supportive environment honoring the development of each child as an individual.more info

Our centre is a non-profit society that offers year-round early learning for children 2 1/2 to 5 years old, five days a week between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm. Qualified licensed staff provide a play-based curriculum revolving around the children's interests. Art, music and movement, dramatic play and large and fine motor activities are incorporated throughout the day. Large outdoor play area offers many opportunities to explore rain or shine. Situated close to town which allows for fun walking field trips. more info

We offer Salt Spring kids a place to have fun, get creative and learn more about how to take care of their growing bodies.more info

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Day Care and After School Care, ages 1-5. We are on the school bus route. Please visit our website to learn about our facility and philosophy.more info