Learning through play, naturally

Located in north Oak Bay, Gonzales Cooperative Preschool offers engaging part-time programs for young children to play, explore, learn, and grow.

Two children climbing an old tree trunk in a forest.

Become a part of our tradition

Since 1953, Gonzales Cooperative Preschool has provided Victoria families with quality early childhood education rooted in nature and community.

Our lead ECE, Angela

Exceptional Educators

Experienced, educated, passionate, and totally over-qualified: our educators are the beating heart of our preschool community.

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Play-based Philosophy

Our aim is to keep alive the wonderment and awe that are natural in children, by empowering curiosity through the power of play.

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Parent and child

Parent Participation

As a cooperative preschool, we give parents the precious opportunity to be involved throughout their child's preschool experience.

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Outdoor and indoor classrooms, lots of engaging play spaces.

Classrooms designed to inspire

Natural outdoor playground

Our well-planned outdoor classroom is full of a variety of natural play invitations to encourage imagination and cooperation.

Inviting indoor play areas

There's always something to explore in our engaging indoor classroom, where each day brings new opportunities to play, create, build, pretend, and experiment.

Nature preschool, every day

We spend half our time outside each day, year-round, because we believe children belong and thrive in nature.

Three children digging in the sand

A nurturing place for the whole family

"Everything about Gonzales Preschool has exceeded our expectations: from the parent education nights; to the awesome people I met on the Fundraising committee; the fun field trips; the wonderful traditions; and the safe and creative classroom. You are the gold standard!"

- Jo

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Learning through play, naturally.