Learn & Play
Our nature-based child care programs connect children to the outdoors, fostering an understanding of their relationship with the land. Using our growing knowledge in the Indigenous ways of knowing, we encourage children to respect their interactions with the land and the community they live in.
Our Approach to Care
We are dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive environment for children to learn, trust and develop independence. Emphasizing the significance of play, particularly outdoors, we strive to foster emotional, social, creative, cognitive, physical and language growth. Our approach acknowledges children as capable individuals, respects their opinions and embraces their diverse backgrounds.
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School District 63, Saanich
TEAM II Child Care Centre
Location: Individual Learning Centre, 1649 Mt. Newton Cross Rd., Saanichton
Ages: Birth – 5
Spaces: 12, 18 depending on program
The centre provides licensed care for infants and toddlers, serving 12 children under the age of three. Preschool/Group Care for up to 18 three- to five-year-olds. There is opportunity for full- and part-time care. The program includes snacks and lunch.
We’re pleased that the Province of British Columbia has selected TEAM to be a $10 a day ChildCareBC Centre. Through this program, regular fees at the centre are capped at a maximum of $10 per day, to a maximum of $200 per month for each child.
ŚEŚIŚEJ Child Care Centre
Location: 7420 Veyaness Rd., Saanichton
Ages: Birth – 5, Elementary
Spaces: 12, 24, 48, depending on the program
ŚEŚIŚEJ (saw-see-such), which means “little forest” in SENĆOŦEN (sen-CHOH-sen) is the name gifted to us by the Elders of Tsartlip (sart-lip) Nation. The centre offers care for 12 infants/toddlers under three years of age and Group Care for up to 48 three- to five-year-olds. There is opportunity for full- and part-time care, priority will be given to full-time care. The program includes snacks and lunch.
The After School Care program for 24 elementary school age children operates Monday to Friday until 7:30pm. A bus will pick up your child at their school and a meal is provided.
Otter-Be-Fun
Location: Brentwood Elementary, 7075 Wallace Dr., Central Saanich
Ages: Elementary
Spaces: 40, 60, depending on the program
The Otter-Be-Fun Before School program welcomes 40 children, and the After School program welcomes 60 children. Holiday and Summer Care programs are also available. Our programs include snacks, regularly scheduled outings and plenty of fun activities.
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School District 62, Westshore
Little Stars Preschool & Beacon Nature Club
Location: PEXSISEṈ Elementary, 3100 Constellation Ave, Langford
As of June 30, 2025, we will no longer be operating our daycare on school district property, following a recent change in the School District’s 62 selection process for child care providers. Because of this, we are no longer accepting new registrations. Families seeking care at this location after that date are encouraged to contact the newly selected provider, YMCA, for information on their programs and availability.
We want to sincerely thank all the families who have trusted us with their children over the years. It has been a true honour to be part of your child’s early learning journey.
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Our licensed child care programs create enjoyable opportunities for inquiry-based learning while promoting appreciation and respect for the land and the natural environment—fill out the form to get started!
