The Y really does have it all. The downtown Y has a great selection of classes, a pool, tons of cardio equipment, weights etc. For adults it is definitely worth it to purchase the Membership Plus. You get use of the sauna, steam room, toiletries & towels.Read more
I was very conflicted about putting my infant daugher in daycare but the teachers at the center really put my mind at ease. I feel like my daugher gets a lot of attention from them and gets to interact with the other children as well. This is good since she has no siblings at home! The rates are very reasonable for the area and the facility is always clean and tidy. They are good communicators and give me a daily report on how my daughter slept or her general mood. I walked through the toddler room one day and was really impressed by how the children were listening to the teacher, too. Overall, I feel very good about trusting this facility with the care of my baby. The only downside is the long wait list ( I had a 10 month wait for full time care) but I guess that means they are good enough to be in high demand.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 services and give us a call!
Freedom ChildCare Centre in Victoria provides a safe, secure environment for toddlers and pre-school children. We are a CCFR Participant offering full time daycare for children aged from 16 months through to school age, with services including such things as diapers and wipes, early childhood scholastic learning, structured playtime and more. Field trips, monthly themes, a daily schedule and guidance allow children to develop self-esteem and control. Contact us for more information.
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 the Hudson District and inside the unique and vibrant Victoria Public Market. We are not a child-minding facility, which means that parents or guardians must remain in the facility with their child/children. Our Centre is made up of a 750 square foot of West Coast-themed playspace, designed for children 0-6 years and a self-serve cafe where we have coffee, tea, juice and light snacks available to our customers for purchase. We welcome Market food/Hudson District food to be taken in and eaten in our facility as long as it does not contain nuts. We do not allow food from home, however, customers may eat a packaged meal from home on one of the picnic tables in the common market. We also have a small retail space featuring a few items for sale from local designers/artisans.
Four steps to finding childcare services in Downtown Victoria Victoria 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 Downtown Victoria Victoria 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 Downtown Victoria Victoria 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 Downtown Victoria Victoria 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.