Welcome!
Hillcrest Elementary Out of School Care (HEOSC) offers Before and After School Care for children enrolled at Hillcrest Elementary School. HEOSC also operates Ready Set Grow Preschool for families in the community. All programs are licensed through Island Health Child Care Licensing.
HEOSC is located inside Hillcrest Elementary, but is a separate non-profit organization that works in collaboration with the school. Many of the school's facilities are shared - including the gymnasium, playgrounds, and a beautiful forested area.
HEOSC programs focus on creating a safe, fun, and friendly environment for all the children. Be Safe, Be Kind, Have Fun!
News & Upcoming Events
**Care - 2024-25 First Weeks of School**
Care during the first week of school may look a bit different. Please see each category for when care will be available for your children.
Gr.1-5:
After School Care starts Tuesday, September 3
Before School Care starts Wednesday, September 4
Kindergarten:
Before and After School Care starts Monday, September 9
Preschool:
Starts Monday, September 9
HEOSC Daycare
HEOSC is thrilled to announce that the new childcare studios at Hillcrest Elementary are almost complete! This expansion will enhance existing services and provide families with greater access to care. Alongside increased space for Before and After School Care and Preschool programs, a NEW Daycare program is being introduced for children aged 3-5.
Please note that detailed programming information for the Daycare/Preschool (ages 3-5) and the Before and After School Care (grades K-5) for the 2024-25 school year will be provided once the opening date is finalized. Registration for Daycare is not currently available. For more information or to sign up for HEOSC's email list, please see the Daycare page.
2024-25 Registration
Ready Set Grow Preschool registration is now open:
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Please see the Registration page for documents
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Submit on the Registration page or via email to heoscmanager@gmail.com
Before and After School Care registration is now open with limited availability:
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Please see the Registration page for documents
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Submit on the Registration page or via email to heoscmanager@gmail.com to ensure your spot in the cue
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Part-time care MAY be available depending on registration numbers. If programs are not full come September, HEOSC may accept part-time registration. Please email for more information.
2024-25 Calendar
Tuesday, September 3 | First Day for Gr. 1-5 |
Monday, September 23 | Hillcrest Pro-D Day |
Monday, September 30 | Closed – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
Monday, October 14 | Closed – Thanksgiving |
Friday, October 25 | Hillcrest Pro-D Day |
Monday, November 11 | Closed – Remembrance Day |
Friday, November 22 | Hillcrest Pro-D Day |
Friday, December 20 | Last Day Before Winter Break |
December 23 - January 3 | Closed – Winter Vacation |
Monday, January 6 | School Reopens |
Friday, January 24 | Hillcrest Pro-D Day |
Friday, February 14 | Hillcrest Pro-D Day |
Monday, February 17 | Closed – Family Day |
Friday, March 14 | Last Day Before Spring Break |
March 17 - March 28 | Closed – Spring Break |
Monday, March 31 | School Reopens |
Friday, April 18 | Closed – Good Friday |
Monday, April 21 | Closed – Easter Monday |
Friday, May 16 | Hillcrest Pro-D Day |
Monday, May 19 | Closed – Victoria Day |
Thursday, June 26 | Last Day of School |