Children are our future Quality child care supports the healthy development of children, and Quality, accessible and affordable child care supports families in their ability to take advantage of training and work opportunities The Child Care Resource and Referral Program of BC is committed to working in partnership with community and government to enhance the availability and accessibility of a range of flexible , responsive and inclusive quality child care options and service that support the needs of children, families and child care providers. (Adopted at the 1996 Child Care Resource and Referral Program Symposium) In the province of BC, 40 CCRR programs are funded by the Government of BC, Ministry for Children and Family Development. CCRR programs are managed and maintained through non-profit organization throughout BC.
The Office of Head Start (OHS) administers grant funding and oversight to the agencies that provide Head Start services. OHS also provides federal policy direction and a training and technical assistance (T/TA) system to assist grantees in providing compr
Four steps to finding childcare services in Quick BC
The confirmation is in: the stork will be flying overhead in a few months. Quick! It’s time to get looking for childcare services. That’s no joke; your return to work will come fast enough, and daycare waiting lists are long in Quick BC.
Step one: Listen Word of mouth is always a good starting point. If you have friends who already have children in childcare services, ask them how they found their babysitter or daycare centre. Get several points of view so you can make a list of all the advantages and disadvantages of each kind of child care provider.
Step two: Browse the Internet and newspapers A search on your provincial government’s family services website may turn up a list of regulated childcare services in Quick BC. You can also find information on their website about financial assistance for child care. Whether regulated or not, home daycares sometimes advertise in newspapers or on community websites providing information on available space.
Step three: Visit See if it’s possible to visit the daycares or home child care facilities you’re considering. Ask lots of questions and gather information about their policies on the following things:
Staff training
Emergency care plans
Hygiene and cleanliness
Food and allergies
Hours of operation
Accessibility for children with special needs
Late pick-up policy
Step four: Register Once you’ve made the rounds of the childcare services available in Quick BC, it’s time to pick the ones you like best and put your name on their waiting lists. Depending on the situation in your area, it may be a good idea to put your name on several lists. In the meantime, make the most of your pregnancy to get ready and be sure to enjoy every precious minute at home with your baby.