Business Details
Quality Childcare & Preschool Programs in Victoria
We are a fully licensed early childhood education center serving children aged 30 months to school age in Victoria, BC. Established as a non-profit organization under Parkdale Evangelical Free Church, our program emphasizes spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. Our structured daily schedule includes preschool curriculum, outdoor play, and enrichment activities aligned with provincial standards. As a $10-a-day Childcare Prototype site, we prioritize affordability while maintaining high-quality care. Our team implements comprehensive safety protocols including earthquake evacuation procedures and maintains transparent communication with families through regular updates.We operate Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, offering both full-time and part-time enrollment options. Our inclusive environment welcomes families from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds, with a commitment to individualized attention and community engagement. We maintain immunization recommendations and collaborate with parents to ensure children's health and safety. Our facility features accessible parking and convenient public transit options for family convenience.
Services
Full-Time Childcare
Part-Time Preschool
Immunization Support
Earthquake Safety
Affordable Programs
Parent Communication
Outdoor Play
Structured Learning
Community Engagement
Inclusive Care
Highlights and features
- We operate as a licensed $10-a-day Childcare Prototype site with government-subsidized rates
- Our program includes structured preschool curriculum and comprehensive safety protocols
- We maintain transparent communication through regular schedule updates and parent emails
- Our facility offers accessible parking and public transit connections
- We welcome families from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds
Services
Full-Time Childcare
Our full-time childcare program provides year-round care for children aged 30 months to school age. The program includes structured learning activities, outdoor play, and nutritious meal times. Our licensed facility maintains appropriate staff-to-child ratios for safety and individual attention.
Part-Time Preschool
Three-hour morning preschool sessions focus on early childhood education through play-based learning. Activities include circle time, art projects, and outdoor exploration. The curriculum incorporates music, storytelling, and basic academic concepts for school readiness.
Earthquake Safety
Comprehensive earthquake preparedness includes staff training, emergency kits, and evacuation protocols. We maintain emergency supplies and practice regular drills. Parents receive clear communication about child safety during seismic events.
Affordable Programs
As a $10-a-day Childcare Prototype site, we offer reduced fees for eligible families. Our registration process includes assistance with government subsidy applications to improve childcare accessibility for Victoria residents.
Parent Communication
We maintain regular communication through email updates, Facebook group posts, and printed schedules. Parents receive timely information about program changes, immunization requirements, and emergency procedures.
Questions
What are your childcare fees?
Full-time childcare costs $200/month as part of the $10-a-day Childcare Prototype Program. Some families may qualify for additional subsidies through provincial assistance programs.
What safety procedures do you have?
We maintain earthquake emergency kits, practice evacuation drills, and have established evacuation sites at Jackson Park and Quadra School for child safety.
Do you offer part-time programs?
Yes, we provide 3-hour morning preschool sessions from 8:30-11:30 AM with structured learning activities for children aged 30 months to school age.
What immunization requirements exist?
We recommend up-to-date immunizations before enrollment. Parents should consult ImmunizeBC guidelines for current requirements based on their child's age group.
How do you communicate with parents?
We use email updates, Facebook group posts, and printed schedules. Parents receive timely notifications about program changes and emergency procedures.
Reviews (4)
Friendly Pharmacy
Oct 03, 2021
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Our family is SO thankful for the 2 years our son spent at Parkdale - during the COVID-19 pandemic, nonetheless! Ms. Chalcea is a fearless, patient, and compassionate leader, and her staff are a reflection of her incredible leadership. The staff really do care about the children, you can see that at the centre in so many different ways, and it is evident that they want to see each child succeed and HAVE FUN. The staff always greet you in the morning with smiles on their faces, and the activities that are planned each week are always creative and age appropriate. Honestly, it's unlike any other
Yara
Sep 28, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness
Amazing place for our daughter. She loved it. Very nice teachers. Ms Suzie and Teacher Jay are the best. All teachers are very professional and caring people. Thank you for your dedicated work , your attitude and our positive experience! Good luck with everything!
Amazing place for our daughter. She loved it. Very nice teachers. Ms Suzie and Teacher Jay are the best. All teachers are very professional and caring people. Thank you for your dedicated work , your attitude and our positive experience! Good luck with everything!
Nuwan Wickremasinghe
Sep 27, 2021
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Our son went to Parkdale from September 2020- August 2021. He loved it very much. During his preschool year we saw his lot of improvements and interests. We are glad that we found a right place for our son. They're doing creative activities everyday. Center is very clean and well maintained. All teachers are very professional, supportive, friendly and caring people. Special thanks to teachers Chalcea, Dana,Viki & all the staff for your hard work during this pandemic. Wish you all the very best. We are 100% highly recommend Parkdale Early Childhood Center.
Sherry Steeves
Dec 21, 2020
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Parkdale gets 5/5 stars 100% very deservedly. Everyone at the childcare centre are
wonderful, personable, professional, creative, attentive, warm and welcoming. My anxious boy felt comfortable very quickly, a huge relief for us. They are covid safe, clean, safe, fun, inventive, creative and simply fabulous. My son is is not an arts & crafts child but he home with artwork he was so proud of. What else can I say? It's great.
wonderful, personable, professional, creative, attentive, warm and welcoming. My anxious boy felt comfortable very quickly, a huge relief for us. They are covid safe, clean, safe, fun, inventive, creative and simply fabulous. My son is is not an arts & crafts child but he home with artwork he was so proud of. What else can I say? It's great.
