Oak Bay: We Need Childcare!

NOTE: We closed this letter at noon on Monday, May 11, 2026 because that is the cut-off for public comments to be presented to council on this topic. Please check back here soon or subscribe for email updates.

On Monday, May 11, 2026 Oak Bay Mayor and Council will consider cutting the planned childcare space included in the Carnarvon Park redesign.

The report to council suggests that "within the next few years" there will be sufficient services for children age 3-5 and that work is underway to expand services for infant-toddlers across SD61 in Oak Bay and Saanich.

But we need to see it to believe it. There is no guarantee these spots are being created, no timelines available, and no suggestion that they will be public, affordable, or sufficient to provide universal care.

We do not want Oak Bay to miss this opportunity to create a beautiful, functional childcare space that will serve children in Oak Bay for generations to come. We want better. We want public, affordable, universal childcare, and we want Oak Bay Mayor and Council to do their part in supporting its creation.

Please, we ask our friends, family, and neighbours to act in solidarity with us as parents of young children, recognizing the love, joy, diversity, and vibrancy children bring to our communities.

Join us to advocate for public, affordable, universal childcare now: sign the letter to Oak Bay Council before the May 11th meeting!