Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Childcare Services in Victoria, BC
Wiseways Childcare Centre has been nurturing young minds in Victoria, BC since 1953. Our licensed facility combines preschool and full-time childcare programs for children aged 3-5, operating from a purpose-built space at Lambrick Park Church since 1973. Our team of certified Early Childhood Educators delivers a balanced curriculum that emphasizes socialization, creative exploration, and foundational academic skills through play-based learning. We maintain government-inspected standards while incorporating the British Columbia Early Learning Framework into our programming. Our 3,500 sq ft indoor space and 12,370 sq ft outdoor area feature age-appropriate materials, tricycles, and secure play zones. With five decades of continuous operation, we've expanded our capacity through new classrooms like the Mouse House (2021) while maintaining personalized care ratios.Our staff's commitment to safety and individualized attention has earned us consistent parental trust, even through challenging periods like the COVID-19 pandemic. We integrate biblical values into daily activities while respecting diverse family backgrounds. Our structured daily schedule balances free play, structured learning, and rest periods, operating 10 hours daily to accommodate working families. The leadership team includes experienced educators with multi-year tenure, several of whom previously enrolled their own children in our programs.
Services
Full-time childcare
Preschool program
Outdoor play supervision
Bible-based teachings
Nutritious meals
Structured daily schedule
Parent communication
Licensed facility
Details
- Year established: 1953
Highlights and features
- We offer 70+ combined years of early childhood education experience
- Our staff maintains 1:8 educator-to-child ratio in all classrooms
- We integrate BC's Early Learning Framework with biblical values
- Our facility features dedicated outdoor play and tricycle areas
- We provide transparent parent communication with daily updates
What people say
Nurturing environment
Qualified staff
Positive impact
Safe and healthy
Loved by children
Services
Full-time childcare
Our licensed full-time childcare program operates daily from 7:30am-5:30pm with certified educators maintaining optimal staff-to-child ratios. The structured environment combines free play, educational activities, and rest periods while emphasizing safety and social development. Parents appreciate our transparent communication and consistent care approach.
Preschool program
Our play-based preschool curriculum follows BC's Early Learning Framework with Bible-integrated teachings. Daily activities develop pre-academic skills through art, music, and structured circle time while fostering socialization during shared snack and group play experiences in age-appropriate settings.
Outdoor play supervision
Children access 12,370 sq ft of outdoor space featuring playground equipment, riding paths, and seasonal activities. Educators supervise structured outdoor play twice daily, promoting physical development and environmental awareness while maintaining strict safety protocols during all weather conditions.
Bible-based teachings
Our program incorporates biblical values through age-appropriate stories, songs, and daily interactions. While respecting diverse family backgrounds, we emphasize kindness, respect, and community values through practical applications rather than formal religious instruction during regular classroom activities.
Parent communication
We maintain open communication channels with daily verbal updates, photo sharing, and monthly calendars tracking classroom events. Parents receive immediate notifications about any incidents or concerns while appreciating our organized approach to information sharing and accessibility during office hours.
People
Lisa Thomson
Director, E.C.E.
As Director with 20+ years in early childhood education, Lisa oversees program quality and staff development. She ensures curriculum standards while maintaining community partnerships and facility operations at Wiseways since its 2008 expansion.
Terri Warke
Manager, E.C.E.
Terri manages daily operations as lead educator for the Mouse House classroom. With extensive experience in child development, she implements safety protocols and supervises staff while maintaining hands-on involvement with enrolled children.
Ann Daws
Early Childhood Educator
Ann transitioned from a parent to educator role after her children graduated. She applies her professional ECE training and personal Wiseways experience to create nurturing learning environments that balance structure with creative exploration.
Nikki Tsuji
Early Childhood Educator
Nikki contributes to classroom programming with focus on arts integration and social-emotional learning. She maintains consistent communication with families while implementing developmentally appropriate activities that align with curriculum goals.
Eling Wang
Early Childhood Educator
Eling supports classroom activities with emphasis on language development and cultural inclusivity. She collaborates with teaching teams to maintain consistent care standards while adapting activities to meet individual children's needs.
Questions
What age range do you serve?
We accept children aged 3 to 5 years old in our licensed childcare and preschool programs.
What are your operating hours?
Our childcare program runs daily from 7:30am to 5:30pm, with office hours Monday-Thursday 8:30am-1:30pm.
How do you handle child safety?
We maintain strict safety protocols including secure facilities, staff ratios of 1:8, and immediate parent communication about any incidents or concerns.
What curriculum do you use?
Our play-based curriculum follows BC's Early Learning Framework with integrated social skills development and age-appropriate biblical values.
How do you communicate with parents?
We provide daily verbal updates, photo sharing, monthly calendars, and maintain open communication channels during office hours for parent inquiries.
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Reviews (7)
Jen Van Westen
Feb 07, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness
We have only good things to say about our daughter's experience at Wiseways. The staff are wonderful and caring. They really go above and beyond with fun activities, special days and events for the children. Highly recommend!
We have only good things to say about our daughter's experience at Wiseways. The staff are wonderful and caring. They really go above and beyond with fun activities, special days and events for the children. Highly recommend!
A. H. P.
Jan 11, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,Value
We have nothing but great things to say about Wiseways. The staff are caring, attentive, and friendly. Our son loves going to daycare every day and has a blast with the staff and other kids. Highly recommended!
We have nothing but great things to say about Wiseways. The staff are caring, attentive, and friendly. Our son loves going to daycare every day and has a blast with the staff and other kids. Highly recommended!
Juschele Locquiao-Birung
Dec 12, 2020
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This was my child's first time experiencing any type of child care and she has enjoyed every moment of it. The teachers are very patient, attentive, very sweet and friendly. It was always easy for me to recommend for families why wanted the best experience for their children!
Shelly Zonneveld
Nov 08, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,Value
I've had my son in Wiseways for a year and a half. Wiseways is not only a safe, structured, and reliable place to bring your kids... it is a place where teachers and administrators go above and beyond to care for each child, bring joy and fun to each day, and prepare them for kindergarten. I highly recommend Wiseways!
I've had my son in Wiseways for a year and a half. Wiseways is not only a safe, structured, and reliable place to bring your kids... it is a place where teachers and administrators go above and beyond to care for each child, bring joy and fun to each day, and prepare them for kindergarten. I highly recommend Wiseways!
Ashley Rabii
Sep 26, 2020
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My daughter is in her second year at Wiseways and we couldnt be happier! The staff are amazing and the space is perfect for preschoolers. They are continually going over and above with family friendly activities as well. I highly recommend Wiseways!
Lindsay Moonlight
Aug 02, 2020
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After losing our beloved home daycare to a medical issue we enrolled in Wiseways. Our son could not be happier, the team of experienced care givers are amazing and make each and everyday so much fun. This has been an amazing experience for our whole family and it has prepared our son so much for kindergarten next year. If you can get into Wiseways, you will not regret it.
Ashley Dueck
Jul 12, 2020
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I can't say enough good things about Wiseways. Both my boys have attended and have loved every minute of it. The thoughtfulness that goes into the activities and games far exceeds our expectations. The care for each child is so evident and the boys absolutely light up when they describe their day.
