The Affordable Child Care Benefit is a monthly payment aiding eligible families with child care costs, based on factors like income and family size. Families must renew their applications annually. Eligibility is determined under the Early Learning and Child Care Act and Regulation, replacing previous legislation.
Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) supports licensed providers with operational costs, enhances educator wages, and reduces family fees. Guidelines are provided early, with automated approvals for fee increase requests. Providers cannot charge waitlist fees, and funding...
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Eligible Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) in licensed child care facilities receives a hourly wage increase. This initiative aims to boost ECE wages as part of British Columbia's recruitment and retention strategy.
The Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative enhances affordability by funding licensed providers to stabilize fees, with no family applications required. Providers may apply anytime, and fee reductions for families start only after written ministry approval.
To open a licensed child care facility, programs must comply with the Child Care Licensing Regulation regarding health and safety, staffing qualifications, staff-to-child ratios, space, and program standards.
The Start-Up Grants program aims to increase licensed child care spaces in B.C. by supporting individuals operating child care facilities in their homes. The grant covers costs related to obtaining a Group Care, Family, or In-Home Multi-Age license.
The BC Family Child Care Association aims to enhance professionalism in family child care through education and advocacy. Its mission focuses on securing funding and support for training, ensuring quality care and early learning. Objectives include developing training programs, training providers...
The Child Care BC New Spaces Fund aims to create new licensed child care spaces, enhancing access to affordable care.
The BC Family Child Care Association's vision is to promote professionalism in family child care through education and advocacy. Its mission connects providers with funding and support for training, ensuring high-quality care. Objectives include developing training programs, educating...
The ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund is instrumental in creating thousands of new licensed child care spaces throughout B.C., improving access to child care for families who want affordable, quality care. The fund is an integral pathway for public sector child care providers...
The WCCRC Child Care Resource Centre offers information, training, and resources to families and organizations seeking quality early learning. Their vision fosters a community that expects excellence in care. Guided by values of quality, diversity,and continuous learning, they advocate for accessible...
