Welcome to Our Unique Community
Established in 1973 our co-operative preschool, located in Saanich near the corner of Cedar Hill Cross Road and Cedar Hill Road, has been bringing together the dynamic families in our area for over 50 years.
Indoor Features
Dynamic ‘Learning-Through-Play’ Environment: changing through the seasons and based on class interests, including theme-based toys, multi-sensory stations, daily arts and crafts, circle time, snack, and free-play.
Outdoor Features
Outdoor playtime is built into every session, and during warmer months we transition more of our learning outdoors to our ‘learning gazebo’ and outdoor play space.
Activities include: play structure, riding bikes, sandbox time, water station, chalk art, bubbles, ball sports, hula hoops, pretend play, practical living, scavenger hunts, nature crafts, gardening, and/or sensory play.
“Absolutely in love with this preschool. The teachers, the atmosphere and the sense of community is beautiful. This has been the best experience for our family. Our child has grown confidence in so many different areas of her life. Thank you VERY MUCH Lakehill.”
- Christin Gibbs
“Lake hill Preschool is wonderful! It has amazing teachers; a delightful indoor space; and a fantastic, large, and natural outdoor play area. If you are looking for an affordable, quality preschool for your child then look no further, this is the place!”
- Sophie Lathigee
Community Contribution at Lakehill Preschool:
Our families, including students, caregivers, parents, and extended family are welcomed into our community by participating in volunteer roles at the preschool. This model has contributed to our 50-year legacy!
Beyond classroom participation hours (optional), each family is invited to contribute to the operations of the preschool, as a registered non-profit and co-operative member of VICPA, Vancouver Island Cooperative Preschool Association.
This includes a volunteer role per household on any of the following committees: Executive (President, Secretary, Treasurer, etc.); Classroom Representative; Outdoor Maintenance; Indoor Maintenance; Seasonal Fundraising & Events; and/or Special Assignments (please enquire).
Every year our families contribute to various (optional) fundraising events including but not limited to: bake sales and silent auctions; bottle drives, Purdy’s Chocolates, Scholastic Books, and Hilltop Greenery (poinsettia’s and hanging baskets).
“The perfect place for our daughter’s first preschool experience. We felt instantly comfortable leaving her in such a capable and kind hands with the teachers. The community has been warm and welcoming - we are looking forward to putting down roots here and with the people we’re meeting!”
- Celine Stubel
“Lakehill has been part of our families life for the better part of 6 years. The staff, the children and the families and the relationships that we have built as a family and community are lifelong. I highly recommend this preschool for your little one!”
- Anna St. Denis