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.

How the WorkBC Wage Subsidy Program may help you land your next job

Sometimes, when we are looking for work, we find ourselves in a dilemma: we can’t get a job because we lack experience, and we can’t gain experience without a job.  If this sounds familiar, the WorkBC Wage Subsidy program might be a solution for you.

The Wage Subsidy program can help job seekers connect with employers who are willing to hire them and provide on-the-job training, supervision, and coaching. Eligible employers receive a reimbursement for a portion of the wages they pay. This financial incentive helps offset the cost of training while an individual builds their skills.

You may be eligible for the program if you are unemployed (or working very few hours each week).  It is not necessary to be receiving Employment Insurance or Income Assistance to qualify; all unemployed residents of British Columbia can access services and support from an Employment Consultant. An Employment Consultant will assess your skills and experience against the local job market and skills requirements, and review your recent job search activities to determine if the Wage Subsidy program is a good fit for you.

Some scenarios where the Wage Subsidy program could be suitable are:

• You have some relevant work experience, but it is outdated or from a different region or industry.
• Your previous occupation is no longer in demand, requiring a career change.
• You recently completed a related educational program but lack practical experience.
• You are returning to the workforce following an injury/health situation which has impacted your ability to work

The above is not a complete list of examples and each person’s situation is considered on a case-by-case basis.

Generally speaking, employers’ eligible for the program include businesses and non-profits that operate in BC, demonstrate appropriate insurance and WorkSafeBC coverage is in place, and are committed to providing fulsome on the job training with supervision. (Government bodies and agencies, such as BC Ferries, Island Health, RCMP, Municipalities, etc. are not eligible for the funding.)  Our staff is also available to support our local employers with each step of the wage subsidy application and claim submission process.

If you would like more information and are already working with an Employment Consultant, please ask about the Wage Subsidy program during your next appointment. If you are not yet connected with WorkBC, call 250.248.3205 to inquire about registering for services.