Into The Woods Early Learning Child Care Studio

Into the Woods Early Learning Child Care Studio opened in early 2023 and is located in a secluded natural setting within the heart of Qualicum Beach. As a non profit, the Into the Woods Early Learning Child Care Society operates in a beautiful and purpose built child care studio. The Studio enjoys the support of the Qualicum Beach community, local early years advocates, a strong and dedicated Board of Directors and the BC government.

The Board of Directors is committed to providing children with a rich curriculum emphasizing hands-on, real-world learning experiences that serve to strengthen their connection with the natural world in a way that increases environmental stewardship.

The Board recognizes the key to providing the high quality care for 36 children, ages 0-5 years, is our Early Years Educators.

Into the Woods strives to support highly motivated educators by offering:
• Competitive compensation and benefits,
• On-site professional development opportunities
• Reduced child-teacher ratio
• Curriculum planning time.

Join the Into the Woods Team of Educators:

We are currently looking for a team of passionate Educators and an Executive Director who enjoy being in nature and sharing this love with children.

If you are excited and inspired by the possibilities of the Into the Woods environment and are interested in an Early Years career please view our postings at: https://intothewoodsqualicum.ca/careers/

Additionally, if you have questions about starting your child care career and would like to discuss certification and school/on-the-job training opportunities please contact 250.738.3004.

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