The Sooke School District is committed to supporting families by improving access to affordable, high-quality child care. We are working with trusted providers to expand child care options that meet the needs of our diverse community. This includes offering services that are inclusive, culturally responsive, and aligned with the BC Early Learning Framework.
Our Child Care Priorities
- Expanding access to affordable, high-quality child care through a combination of District-operated and third-party-operated sites.
- Promoting inclusivity to ensure child care services meet the diverse needs of all children and families.
- Advancing Indigenous reconciliation by fostering culturally responsive practices within child care settings.
- Maintaining alignment with the District’s Child Care Policy, Strategic Plan, and management philosophy.
- Implementing the BC Early Learning Framework to support a holistic approach to early childhood education.
- Participating in the Provincial Fee Reduction Initiative to reduce the cost of child care for families.
General Inquires
For questions or general information about child care programs in the District, please feel free to reach out to us. You can contact our Child Care Manager directly by emailing asahota@sd62.bc.ca and we’ll respond as soon as possible.
District Operated Child Care Programs
The following child care programs will be operated and staffed by the Sooke School District at the following sites:
| Site | Type of Care | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| John Stubbs Memorial School | Before & After School | childcarejohnstubbs@sd62.bc.ca |
| Millstream Elementary | Before & After School | childcaremillstream@sd62.bc.ca |
| Poirier Elementary | Before & After School | childcarepoirier@sd62.bc.ca |
| Ruth King Elementary | After School | childcareruthking@sd62.bc.ca |
| Sangster Elementary | Before & After School | childcaresangster@sd62.bc.ca |
| Savory Elementary | Before & After School | childcaresavory@sd62.bc.ca |
| Sooke Elementary | Before & After School | childcaresooke@sd62.bc.ca |
Expression of Interest to be on the wait list for 2026/27 Board-Operated Childcare
At this time, our Expression of Interest for the 2026/27 waitlist for École John Stubbs Memorial School, Savory Elementary, Sangster Elementary, École Poirier Elementary, École Millstream Elementary, and Ruth King Elementary is closed.
Childcare Waitlist Expression of Interest 2026/27
Third-Party Providers
The following child care providers have been awarded contracts to operate at the following sites:
| Site | Type of Care | 2025 Service Provider | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Secondary | 0-5 years old | Saltair Childcare Society | inquiringlittleminds@gmail.com |
| Colwood Elementary | Before & After school | BGC SVI | registration@bgcsvi.org |
| Crystal View Elementary | Before & After school | BGC SVI | registration@bgcsvi.org |
| David Cameron Elementary | Before & After school | BGC SVI | registration@bgcsvi.org |
| Hans Helgesen Elementary | Before & After school | YMCA-YWCA of VI | registration@vancouverislandy.ca Phone: 250-386-7511 |
| Happy Valley Elementary | Before & After school | BGC SVI | registration@bgcsvi.org |
| Lakewood Elementary | Before & After school | VI Kids Klub | registration@kidsklub.ca Phone: 250-881-1233 |
| Millstream Elementary | Before & After school | BGC SVI | registration@bgcsvi.org |
| PEXSISEN Elementary | 3-5 years old & Before & After school | YMCA-YWCA of VI | registration@vancouverislandy.ca Phone: 250-386-7511 |
| Willway Elementary | Before & After school | My Chosen Child Care | mychosenchildcare@gmail.com Phone: 250-888-2425 |
| Wishart Elementary | Before & After school | BGC SVI | registration@bgcsvi.org |
| SĆIȺNEW̱ SṮEȽIṮḴEȽ Elementary | 0-5 years old & Before & After school | BGC SVI | registration@bgcsvi.org |