Pacificheart Childcare
1720 Mctavish Rd V8L 5T9 North Saanich, BC, Canada

We have drop in availability this coming week in our full day Winter Camps. Spaces available for KELSET and Deep Cove students. Winter themed activities, crafts and daily snacks included! Email [email protected]

Spaces Available!! We have 2 spaces available for AFTER school care at Deep Cove. We have 5 spaces available for BEFORE school care at KELSET.... Please email [email protected] Thank you!!

We have 1 FULL TIME space available at our lovely DEEP COVE Location. Please email [email protected] if you're interested! Thank you :)

We have been designing away this past month and with just a few more finishing touches we will be ready to start packaging these new art kits! Thank you for the hard work of the amazing creative team that is making this possible. Here is a sneak peek. https://mctavishacademy.ca/art-kits/

This week our Residents enjoyed some thoughtful homemade Thanksgiving cards and gifts from our sweet little friends over at Pacificheart Childcare

And more good news on the OOS care front. Pacificheart Childcare has 4 spaces available for BEFORE school care.

We were surprised this afternoon with a drop off of homemade thank you cards from Pacific Heart Childcare. Thanks to the leaders & kids for brightening our Frid...ay! McTavish Academy Of Art Pacificheart Childcare #community #spreadkindness

Pacificheart has a few spaces available for immediate start! KELSET Elementary - 4 Before School Care Spaces Deep Cove Elementary - 2 After School Care Spaces... If you or someone you know are in need of care please email [email protected] for more information

OUR JUNE COMMUNITY PROJECT! Pacificheart Childcare Inc is partaking in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria Move for Mentoring challenge! We are helping the organization promote physical activity in the community, while raising much needed funds for the agency's mentoring programs for children and youth. We are calling this project June Jumping Jacks! We are asking PHC Kids to do as many jumping jacks as they can in a row, NO STOPPING! ... Here is our pledge: For every 10 jumping jacks completed by a PHC kid we will donate $1.00 to the cause! For every $1.00 donated to our team, Cayla and Mairead (& staff) will do 10 jumping jacks! Donating is fast, easy and secure. You can join our team as an individual and send the page to friends/family you think might be interested in donating. Any contribution big or small is greatly appreciated! THANK YOU! Link to our page below!

As BC prepares to ease restrictions in the coming months we are happy to announce our plans to tentatively move forward with our wonderful licensed summer camps. With daily field trips, crafts, and a healthy provided snack they are always a big hit! Registration is open and can be found along with our calendars via the link below. Calendars are subject to change due to public cancellations or social distancing restrictions. Updated calendars will be provided to parents closer to the date! Here's to healthy, happy, sunny days!

We will continue to stay open for childcare Monday-Friday for essential service workers moving forward into May. Please email us if you are needing care or have any inquiries [email protected]

Pacificheart Childcare is open to provide care for our essential service workers. No commitment care to best help fit your needs. Email us at [email protected] for more information

PHC will remained closed this morning as school buses are not running due to road conditions. We will re-open this afternoon when temperatures are warmer and roads have cleared!

Please note due to school closure and weather conditions Pacifcheart is closed.

Pacificheart is on a search for the right fit to join their program as early as January! If you know somebody who would be good for the job please let us know or forward our information along! Pay is negotiable :)

Coming January! Register today by emailing [email protected]

Pacificheart Families! remember to email us for your punch cards before November 4th! Classes don't expire and punches are only used on days kids attend! Email us today :)

Full day strike care will be provided at Pacificheart. Parents please sign up at drop off or pick up!!

One of our favourite aspects of the program we offer is our Extracurriculars! Classes are offered through PHC as an added bonus to an already awesome after school experience. Register for ballet, yoga, Irish dance or multisport through us and classes are provided with no need for drop off or pick up by parents! Music and art are coming to us in January and we are so excited to release their registration! Stay posted or email us if you have any questions!

How will your child benefit from yoga? It is proven to enhance flexibilty, strength, coordination and body awareness, as well as concentration, self awareness and relaxation. Email us for more information on how to register for after school yoga at McTavish Academy Of Art

Join us Tuesdays beginning October 1st for after school Multisport in the McTavish Academy Gym. Play gym games that help facilitate body awareness and develop gross motor skills integral to sport participation. Register today by emailing us!

What a great first week to summer camp! This week's theme was Around the World! We visited countries such as China, India, and Australia! We made rangolis, frill-necked lizards, and had a Great Wall of China building challenge. Along with trips to Cadboro-Gyro Park, Beacon Hill Petting Zoo, and even to downtown Victoria for the Buskers Festival, we were able to travel the world! Can't wait for what the rest of the summer has in store! - - - #childcare #pacificheartchildcare #summer #summercamp #vancouverisland #buskerfestival #westcoastcare #bestcoastcare #kids #craft

WE HAVE A WINNER Congratulations @Ashley Ree ! One week of camp FREE! Please email us for more details :) [email protected] . Thanks to everyone for liking and sharing our post!

Yesterday, Pacificheart Childcare participated in the Sooke to Sidney Rock Hunt! We have stumbled upon a few beautifully painted rocks on our weekly out trips, so we decided that we wanted to partake in the fun! We painted our rocks last week, and hid them yesterday. Keep your eyes peeled for a PHC rock in a park near you! - - - #community #ssrockhunt #explorebc #westcoastbestcoast #pacificheartchildcare #inspired #craft #painting #park @ssrockhunt

CONTEST ALERT We have a few spaces left in our 2019 sure to be amazing summer camps. So we are giving away a week for free!! How to enter? Like, share and comment below what week you would like to attend. One lucky winner will be announced June 1st and will receive their week of choice absolutely FREE!... See below for activities. GOOD LUCK!

Only a few spaces left! Don't miss out on an amazing summer experience

REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE. VISIT US: www.pacificheartchildcare.com

REMINDER! Registration opens tomorrow! Don't miss out! #pacificheart #westcoastcare #bestcoastcare

Friday, May 10th, is our SUPER Pro-D Day Camp! Come and join us for a MARVEL-ous day filled with superhero activities, and a super field trip to Mt. Doug park. ...The day will have your kids yelling, Where’s my super suit!? The Incredible quotes aside, your child is more than welcome to dress up for the day in their mightiest of super suits. We know we will be! Add your name to the list by emailing us! Email: [email protected]

A new extra-curricular for the fall term perhaps? Give it a free try tomorrow and let us know! You could see these classes on your extra curricular forms handed out at the end of next month! Click below for more info. PHC will be offering pick up from after school care for these trials tomorrow!

Our open registration date is just around the corner! MAY FIRST we will be accepting forms for new enrolling families. Stay tuned for registration forms and reminders. Email for more information: [email protected]

Summer registration is now open! Visit us online or email us at [email protected] for more information on registering!

Registration for Summer Camps open tomorrow! With creative crafts, fun fieldtrips, and totally terrific themes this is bound to be a summer your kids will remember! Email [email protected] for more information or visit us online for weekly registration! . #pacificheartchildcare #childcarewithintention... #summerdays #summercamp #westcoastcare #bestcoastcare #westcoastkids #kids #summer See more

Happy snow day! We hope you are staying warm, cozy and safe on these beautiful snow days we are having! . . . . Take this time to unwind, relax and refresh with your loved ones...it doesnt happen very often #ablessingindisguise #happysnowday #snowdays #pacificheartchildcare #childcare #staywarm #staysafe #staycozy #seeyousoon

A beautiful west coast Pro-D Day! #westcoastcare #bestcoastcare #pacificheartchildcare

Got spring break plans? You could hangout with us? Contact [email protected] for more information!

We thanked our local police officers today as part of this month's Community Project! We can't wait to hand these cards out to those who serve and protect our community!

This month's Community Project is our Thank You Project. And to kick it off, this week we are thanking FIREFIGHTERS for all that you do! Thank you!!

Hmmm how many butterfly's can you spot!? Thank you @victoriabutterflygardens for having us today, we had a blast! #butterflygardens #outtrip #fieldtripday #wintercamp #childcare #childcareprogram #outofschoolcare #oosc #pacificheartchildcare #pacificheart #pacificheartkids #butterflys #weareinthejungle

We are excited to announce our January community project: Our Thank You Project. We will be spending our weeks in January making 'Thank You' cards to hand to our local public servants including firefighters, police officers, paramedics and of course the BC Hydro team that spent most of their holiday repairing the damage done by the storm. THANK YOU!!

Thank you Happy Stampin' with Heddie for teaching us how to make these amazing holiday cards that we gifted to some of the retirement facilities and care homes in Sidney!!

THANK YOU to all of our families that came out to play in our facility today. We have decided based on our day today to run the remainder of the month on the following schedule: ARRIVAL (parents please be sure to sign in) 10:00 - 10:35 - Free Play in Playroom... 10:35-10:40 - Playroom Clean up 10:45 - 11:30 - Gym Play 11:30 -11:35 - Gym Clean up 11:40 - 12:00 - Story and Song in Playroom HOME TIME Hope to see everyone on Thursday!

Join us for the month of December, Tuesday and Thursday mornings for drop in playgroup in our amazing facility. Gym time and equipment play, free play, crafts and free coffee for moms and dads! $5.00 Drop in Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 am - 12 pm... 1720 McTavish Rd See more

Its Art Day today at @mctavish_academy . Join us for another extra curricular this week in the MAOA art room. ART ATTACK! Ages 5-9 4:45 - 5:45

Introducing our November community project! Muffins for Movember! Our awesome PHC kids will assist Nathan every Monday to prepare muffins for the week. Muffins will be sold at the cantina with all proceeds being donated to The Movember Foundation Canada. Cantina is open 7-9 am Monday - Thursday. Stop by for a coffee and a muffin and help tackle mens health concerns on a global scale!

Good morning! We are back from a wonderful weekend that was full of Halloween spirit! We got some new animal spirit cards for the kids when we were on Saltspring last week. Staff got to pick their cards this morning and here is what they pulled

We are excited to be coordinating with Storyoga Inc. and Jessie Farrell this weekend to serve you some deliciously healthy drinks and snacks while you enjoy the amazing LIVE SHOW!! Pacificheart Cantina will be OPEN from 130-430 PM on Saturday, October 20th! See you all then :) <3

Happy Monday! We are back from the weekend and all refreshed and stocked up on energy balls! The kids are playing and we've got the coffee on! Come on by! We will be here until 9! #onestopshop #coffeeandchildcare #childcareandcoffee #kidsprogram #servingourcommunity #energyballs #snacksforyourkids #morningcare #afternoomcare

Today is Multisports day! We are back after our Thanksgiving break and excited to jump back in to our extra-curriculars! Join us in the gym this afternoon at 4:45 pm to learn some hockey skills! Email us for more information on registration and how to get a free trial class: [email protected]... Or Register below: https://mctavishacademy.ca/classes-for-kids/

Project Happy Feet We are so grateful to Pacific Heart Childcare for collecting socks and tolietries as part of their October intiative 'Project Happy Feet', th...ey stopped by today with a big box of stuffed socks with all sorts of tolieries for the people we care for. Not only are they giving back to people who really need their support, but they are also teaching valuable lessons to the children they are with everyday.

Thanks to Silver Rill Farm for our farm fresh snack this afternoon!! #localsnacks #supportlocal #farmfresheats #farmfresh #pacificheartchildcare #beforeandafterschoolcare

This Thinking Thursday got a little crafty! These woven butterflies were a hit! Helping the kids stay focused and creative - - - #pacificheartchildcare #crafts #butterfly #pnw #mctavishacademyofart

We are excited to announce our first Community Project with the kids. PHC believes its important for children to learn both self and social awareness and we are helping to facilitate that learning by contributing to our communities here on the island. This October our after school care will fill wool socks with essential toiletries to donate to Our Place Society . Warm socks will help keep those in need with happy feet as the weather begins to get cold!! Interested in helpin...g or participating in our community projects? Email us! [email protected] #pacificheart #childcare #outofschoolcare #maoa #community #socialawareness #ourplace #ourhome #ourcommunity

Pacificheart Cantina is now serving cups of delicious oatmeal filled with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, hemp hearts and maple syrup!! Loaded with iron, magnesium, protein, fibre, vitamins and can help support immune function, stabilize blood glucose, lower cholesterol, protect our heart and so much more!! What a way to start your day! ... Come see us! Monday to Thursday 7 am until 9 am!

Out like magic! This Wild Wednesday featured a science magic show that got the kids thinking! Can't wait for our next activity! - - #Pacificheart #science #howdthathappen #wildwednesdays #outofschoolcare #childcare

Pacificheart is happy to announce that we are extending our hours for no extra charge as of October 1st! We will be open Monday to Friday until 6 PM. Share share share :) Thank you

Today's Scheduled Activity: Nature Scavenger Hunt! Everyone loved exploring our outdoors! ~ ~ ~ #pacificheartchildcare #childcare #outofschoolcare #outdoors #nature #fun #explore

Excited to announce that we are going to be adding our famous Pumpkin Spice Latte to our Pacificheart menu this coming week! We will also be adding a few other fall favourites so stay tuned What would you like to see on our menu this winter?