Inquiring Little Minds (ILM) was founded in September 2011. The Saltair Childcare Society (SCS) and ILM work together in a private-public partnership (a long-term arrangement between a government institution and a private sector institution). We also work in partnerships with the City of Port Alberni, Cowichan Valley School District, Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools, Kamloops-Thompson School District and Saltair Community Society.
At ILM, we are grateful to be working, educating, playing, and learning on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples throughout British Columbia. We recognize and honor the deep history, culture, and contributions of the First Nations who have cared for these lands since time immemorial.
As uninvited guests, we are committed to fostering respectful relationships and continuing to learn from the wisdom and knowledge of Indigenous communities. We respect the histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community. ILM strives to create inclusive spaces where children, families, and staff can connect, grow, and thrive together in a spirit of understanding and respect for these lands.
ILM facilities are dedicated to the provision of safe, well-managed childcare services for children that are provided by full and part-time, qualified staff. ILM's goal is to stimulate emotional growth, independent growth, intellectual growth, physical growth, and social growth amongst its charges.
Services provided by ILM to the public include:
- Full and part-time child care ages 0 to 12 years.
- Resource programs for children with special needs.
- Before and after school care for school-age children.
We also provide subsidized services for parents in need (as determined by the Ministry of Children and Families' assessment).
