Your preschool journey
Practical details, thoughtfully considered.
Everything you need to know about sessions, ages, settling in and fees at Oak Bay Preschool.
Sessions
Morning, afternoon or full day
We offer flexible preschool attendance options. We are open from September to June and offer a summer camp for the month of July.
What to expect
Joining Oak Bay Preschool
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Age range
We welcome children from 30 months to school age.
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Settling in
We believe that the first days of preschool should feel gentle and unhurried. We work with each family to support a confident transition, respecting every child’s pace.
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Parent partnerships
Families are essential partners in children’s learning. We welcome communication, shared celebrations and opportunities to connect with our preschool community.
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Fees and assistance
Please email us for a copy of our current fees. We participate in the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and accept the Affordable Child Care Benefit (ACCB).
The ACCB is a BC government benefit for eligible families; you can check eligibility and apply through the Province of British Columbia. We’re happy to help point you in the right direction.
Questions families ask
Frequently asked questions
What ages does Oak Bay Preschool welcome?
We welcome children from 30 months (two and a half years) to school age.
What are the session times?
Morning session 9am – 12noon, afternoon session 12noon – 3pm, and full-day session 9am – 3pm.
Is the preschool open all year?
We are open from September to June, and we also run a summer camp during the month of July.
How much does preschool cost?
Please email us for a copy of our current fees. We participate in the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and accept the Affordable Child Care Benefit (ACCB), which can significantly reduce costs for eligible families.
What does “Reggio Emilia-inspired” mean?
It means we follow children’s interests and ideas. Educators observe, listen, document and extend learning, and we treat the environment as a child’s “third teacher”, with beautiful, open-ended materials and flexible spaces indoors and outdoors. Read more about our curriculum.
Do children learn outdoors?
Yes. Our attached outdoor classroom extends learning beyond the preschool walls, and children experience fresh air, nature and active play throughout the seasons.
How does settling in work?
We believe the first days of preschool should feel gentle and unhurried. We work with each family to support a confident transition, respecting every child’s pace.
How can families be involved?
Families are essential partners in children’s learning. We welcome communication, shared celebrations and opportunities to connect with our preschool community.
Ready to visit?
We’d love to show you our classroom and outdoor space and answer any questions in person.