Located in Sidney, Adel's Play N Discovery House is a B.C. licensed child care centre for 3-5 year olds. Here fun play becomes a medium of discovery and learning! We believe that c...more...See more text
Almosthome Childcare Preschool Ltd. is a full day kindergarten readiness program for children from 6 months to 5 years of age. We are located in various municipalities in Victoria...more...See more text
Arbutus Grove Children's Centre's mission is to support and enhance each child's physical, social, emotional, creative and intellectual growth through play-oriented learning. A par...more...See more text
Bumble & Hive is a Play Centre/ Play Cafe that caters to children 0-6 years old and their parents, caregivers or grandparents. We are located in downtown Victoria in the heart of ...more...See more text
The Caboose Club is a non-profit, Before and After School Care Program operated by the Cordova Bay Out of School Society.Our status as a non-profit Society means that all fees paid...more...See more text
This daycare is EXCELLENT! We have taken all of our children through and they have been excellent. We have 4 very different boys and they worked well with each personality. The last one is entering into the French Immersion School in Sep 2015! Way to go ladies:O)Read more
At Centennial Day Care Centre, we provide sound and caring childcare in Victoria, giving you peace of mind while you go about your day. Learn about our childcare program and other ...more...See more text
Four steps to finding childcare services in Sevenoaks BC
The confirmation is in: the stork will be flying overhead in a few months. Quick! It’s time to get looking for childcare services. That’s no joke; your return to work will come fast enough, and daycare waiting lists are long in Sevenoaks BC.
Step one: Listen Word of mouth is always a good starting point. If you have friends who already have children in childcare services, ask them how they found their babysitter or daycare centre. Get several points of view so you can make a list of all the advantages and disadvantages of each kind of child care provider.
Step two: Browse the Internet and newspapers A search on your provincial government’s family services website may turn up a list of regulated childcare services in Sevenoaks BC. You can also find information on their website about financial assistance for child care. Whether regulated or not, home daycares sometimes advertise in newspapers or on community websites providing information on available space.
Step three: Visit See if it’s possible to visit the daycares or home child care facilities you’re considering. Ask lots of questions and gather information about their policies on the following things:
Staff training
Emergency care plans
Hygiene and cleanliness
Food and allergies
Hours of operation
Accessibility for children with special needs
Late pick-up policy
Step four: Register Once you’ve made the rounds of the childcare services available in Sevenoaks BC, it’s time to pick the ones you like best and put your name on their waiting lists. Depending on the situation in your area, it may be a good idea to put your name on several lists. In the meantime, make the most of your pregnancy to get ready and be sure to enjoy every precious minute at home with your baby.