Nurturing Early Learning
on the West Coast
Licensed childcare in Ucluelet, working hand-in-hand with families to support your child’s growth, development, and sense of wonder in a safe, loving environment.
Ages
0–12 Years
Hours
Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm
Location
1450-1 Peninsula Road, Ucluelet, BC
Funding
CCFRI & CCOF Approved
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Four simple steps from "just looking" to a spot for your child.
Our Vision & Core Philosophy
“Early learning isn’t about rigid rules or forced compliance; it’s about creating an environment where children feel safe to explore, and educators have the support to truly care.”
Small, intentional ratios. Research-backed, Reggio-inspired practice. Real partnership with families. It's a philosophy that shapes everything we do — see the thinking behind it in full.
Read Our Full ApproachGallery
Take a closer look at Comfort First Early Learning — our classrooms, outdoor mud kitchen, forested grounds, and more.
Why West Coast Families Choose Us
We believe that childcare is a partnership. By valuing each child’s unique personality and working closely with parents, we create a seamless extension of your home.
Nurturing Environment
A space deeply focused on emotional safety, personal growth, and compassionate care where every child feels valued.
Family-First Collaboration
We work hand-in-hand with parents to ensure consistency between home and center, supporting your family's unique needs.
Real-Time Daily Updates
Stay connected all day! Parents rave about our Digital Daily Updates, providing photos, meal notes, and milestone tracking straight to your phone.
Evidence-Informed, Behavior-Supportive Care
Our approach draws on Applied Behavior Analysis, child development, and evidence-informed early childhood practice to understand why behaviors happen and proactively support communication, emotional regulation, and independence — a standard every educator is mentored in. Learn more about our philosophy →
Reviews From Google
See what parents in the Ucluelet community are saying about us on Google.
“Our daughter has been going to Comfort First day care for the past 18 months. We cannot say enough good things about the care and love she receives from all the staff. The care givers are so attentive and detailed in how they approach each child. They communicate their observations with us and have helped with plans and ways to optimize our daughter behaviour and all the changes as she grows. She comes home happy and seems to thrive being there which is wonderful evidence itself.”
Jen Boot
5 months ago
“We absolutely love Comfort First Daycare! My daughter looks forward to going every day and comes home so happy. The staff are truly amazing — caring, attentive, and so wonderful with the kids. It gives us such peace of mind knowing she's in such great hands. We couldn't be more grateful for everything they do! Highly recommend 💜”
Mia Lindkvist
5 months ago
“Putting your baby in daycare is one of the hardest decisions. We are so grateful for Morgan, Drew and team to have helped us with this huge transition. They have been amazing with our son , who struggled with the transition at first but now loves his "school' days, friends and care givers. They have an amazing app , with updates through the day that can help you stay connected and in communication with how your child's day is going. We are very happy with our decision and will be signing our second born up as well when she is ready. I would highly recommend :)”
bridget reichert
5 months ago
“We are so grateful for the care and support that Comfort First provides out kiddo's. They are an absolute asset to our community and provide exceptional care that meets the developmental needs to the children. They provide high quality experiences, nature-based programming, involve the children in preparing delicious and nutritious snacks, and have created a nurturing and rich environment for children to learn and grow in. Thank you Comfort First. Highly recommended.”
Lauren Howard-Tripp
5 months ago
“We loved this daycare. It's a beautiful space and Morgan/Drew are a wonderful team. I would absolutely recommend this daycare.”
Jennifer Kotulak
a year ago
“We started our daughter at Comfort First at 1.5 years old. They worked hard to make her and us (parents) feel comfortable there and she flourished in the environment in no time at all. Drew and Morgan continue to be incredibly supportive as we work through growing challenges that many kids and families face like sleep struggles, potty learning, etc. The extra level of support over and above the daily chores of taking care of our child when we are at work is truly appreciated. It really does feel like holistic care that doesn't just stop at pick up time. Happy to be growing and learning with this community.”
Sarita Mielke
1 month ago
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