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 and Greentrees Daycare for families in the community. All programs are licensed through Island Health Child Care Licensing.
HEOSC is located onsite at 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
HEOSC Daycare - OPEN!
Daycare opened January 6, 2025! HEOSC is thrilled to announce that the new childcare studios at Hillcrest Elementary are complete. This expansion includes increased space for After School Care and Preschool programs, and a NEW Daycare program is for children aged 3-5.
Daycare registration is ongoing. Please see the Daycare page for dates and more information!
2024-25 Registration: Preschool and OSC
Ready Set Grow Preschool registration is now open:
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Please see the Registration page for link
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Any questions can be submitted to heosc.readysetgrow@gmail.com or 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 link
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Part-time care MAY be available depending on registration numbers. If programs are not full, 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 |