The Province is expanding its $10 per day child care program, and new spaces are being added in Cranbrook in December.
The BC government says the Kids on Campus Children’s Center through the Community Campus Children’s Society will have 40 new spaces.
Overall, the Province will add more than 2,450 new spaces this month for its 10$ per day child care program to help with ongoing affordability challenges.
Find a statement from the Province below:
Investments in child care continue to save money for families throughout British Columbia by putting money back into the pockets of parents and making life more affordable as child care fee reductions take effect.
“At a time when global inflation is driving up the cost of so many essentials, child care fees are going down in B.C.,” said Premier David Eby. “That’s because we chose to invest in children and families. Expanding access to high-quality, affordable child care opens up access to opportunity – and is key to making sure we have the skilled workforce we need to keep our communities running.”
The ChildCareBC plan, launched in 2018, began as a vision of uniting a patchwork of programs and services, and addressing skyrocketing fees that were increasingly putting child care out of reach for many families, and to build child care as a core service that families can depend upon. Through historic investments at the provincial level and a partnership with the federal government, child care in B.C. is more affordable, accessible and higher quality.
“As of yesterday, we cut child care fees in half on average across British Columbia – saving families up to an additional $550 a month per child,” said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “Our plan to make life more affordable is delivering concrete results for parents who are struggling with the rising cost of living and ensuring every child can get the best possible start in life. We’re going to continue to be there for people as we work toward delivering $10-a-day child care across the country and build an economy that works for all Canadians.”
Increased reductions in child care fees of up to $550 more per child per month took effect on Dec. 1, 2022, and are helping approximately 69,000 families with the cost of child care. This is in addition to the savings of up to $350 per month per child that were introduced in 2018 and which participating child care providers were already passing on to families.
“As parents of three kids – a toddler, a preschooler and a school-aged child – the reduction in fees is absolutely life changing,” said Reut Dahan, a parent at Richmond Jewish Day School. “Thanks to this amazing program being implemented, our costs are now reduced by over $1,000 a month, allowing both of us to work full time and easing some of our financial stress. We have peace of mind knowing that our children are enjoying the benefits of safe and quality child care.”
Additionally, with the most recent batch of more than 2,450 spaces that have moved into the $10 a Day ChildCareBC program as of Dec. 1, 2022, there are more than 10,500 $10 a Day spaces in B.C. Thousands more spaces are under negotiation and expected to be implemented in the coming weeks.
The expansion of the $10 a Day program and the enhanced savings, which build on investments made as part of the Province’s $2.7-billion investment in ChildCareBC since 2018, are being funded through the 2021-22 to 2025-26 $3.2-billion Canada-British Columbia Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.
“Richmond Jewish Day School provides families with quality, affordable childcare in an inclusive, licensed facility that honours and promotes Jewish culture and traditions,” said Sabrina Bhojani, principal, Richmond Jewish Day School. “We are extremely grateful that the Government of B.C. has prioritized early learning and child care. In addition to setting up our students for a smooth and seamless transition into kindergarten, these investments in child care will have long-lasting, positive effects on the well-being of children and families in B.C.”
In addition, the Province continues to make investments for all families to access affordable child care through the Affordable Child Care Benefit. Families earning as much as $111,000 per year may be eligible for additional help with the cost of child care.
“We know families in B.C. are struggling with the cost of living, and a lot of parents are worried about making ends meet heading into the holiday season,” said Katrina Chen, B.C.’s Minister of State for Child Care. “With parents in B.C. now saving as much as $900 per month on their child care fees, we know that British Columbians are feeling the benefit of our government’s efforts to make life more affordable. This is bringing us another step closer to $10-a-day child care for all families that need or want it and helping families get ahead.”
Since the launch of ChildCareBC, the provincial government, with support from the federal government, has also funded the creation of more than 30,500 new licensed child care spaces, with 10,500 of spaces open and more than 20,000 more spaces in development or construction.
The Province has also improved training and professional development opportunities and wages for the early childhood educators needed to deliver this important service.
The following includes information on the 33 child care providers providing new $10 a Day ChildCareBC spaces at 61 child care centres throughout B.C.
KOOTENAYS –
Community Campus Children’s Society (Cranbrook)
Kids on Campus Children’s Centre; 40 spaces (32 2.5 years to kindergarten, eight multi-age), non-profit
Catholic Independent Schools of the Nelson Diocese (Trail)
Kids Care Centre; 61 spaces (36 2.5 years to kindergarten, 25 school age), non-profit
MAPLE RIDGE-PITT MEADOWS –
The Family Education and Support Centre (Maple Ridge)
Under the Tree Childcare Centre; 39 spaces (14 infant-toddler, 14 2.5 years to kindergarten, 11 school age), non-profit
Discovery Playhouse Children’s Society (Pitt Meadows)
Discovery Playhouse Children’s Centre; 99 spaces (24 2.5 years to kindergarten, 52 preschool, 23 school age), non-profit
NEW WESTMINSTER –
Kolumbia Inn Daycare Society (K.I.D.S. Childcare)
Kolumbia Inn Daycare; 61 spaces (12 infant-toddler, 25 2.5 years to kindergarten, 24 school-age), non-profit
NORTH VANCOUVER –
Capilano University Children’s Centre
Capilano University Children’s Centre; 64 spaces (22 infant-toddler, 42 2.5 years to kindergarten), public post-secondary institution
North Shore Neighbourhood House
Centreview Child Care Centre; 37 spaces (12 infant-toddler, 25 2.5 years to kindergarten), non-profit
Seymour Heights Play-Based Programs Association
Seymour Heights Play-Based Programs; 20 2.5 years to kindergarten spaces, non-profit
NORTHERN B.C. –
Prince George Montessori Education Society (Prince George)
* Montessori Early Learning Centre; 16 2.5 years to kindergarten spaces, non-profit
* Montessori Child Care Centre; 40 spaces (22 2.5 years to kindergarten, 18 school age), non-profit
Treehouse Housing Association (Telkwa)
The Ark Playday Centre; 52 spaces (16 2.5 years to kindergarten, 10 preschool, 18 school age, eight multi-age), non-profit
YMCA of Northern BC (Tumbler Ridge)
YMCA Tumbler Ridge Care and Learning Centre; 41 spaces (25 2.5 years to kindergarten, 16 preschool), non-profit
NORTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND –
Campbell River Child Care Society (Campbell River)
Leishman Early Learning and Care Centre; 25 2.5 years to kindergarten spaces, non-profit
Comox Valley Children’s Day Care Society (Comox)
Lighthouse Early Learning Centre; 16 2.5 years to kindergarten spaces, non-profit
North Island Early Child Development Society (Port Hardy)
Stepping Stones Child Care Centre; 72 spaces (20 preschool, 20 school age, 32 multi-age), non-profit
Phil Thompson Memorial Daycare Society (Quathiaski Cove)
Quadra Children’s Centre; 41 spaces (15 preschool, 26 school age), non-profit
Village of Tahsis (Tahsis)
Puddle Ducks Day Care; six multi-age spaces, local government
OKANAGAN –
Westbank First Nation (Kelowna)
Westbank Child Development Centre; 57 spaces (16 infant-toddler, 16 2.5 years to kindergarten, 20 preschool, five school age), Indigenous-led
North Okanagan Child Care Society (Lavington)
Maven Lane Lavington; 28 spaces (12 infant-toddler, 14 2.5 years to kindergarten, two multi-age), non-profit
Jiminy Crickets Daycare Ltd. (Lumby)
Jiminy Crickets Childcare; 34 spaces (11 infant-toddler, 16 2.5 years to kindergarten, seven multi-age)
RICHMOND –
Baby Steps Childcare Ltd.
Baby Steps Infant and Toddler Care; 10 infant-toddler spaces
Society of Richmond Children’s Centres
* Bowling Green Road Children’s Centre; 49 spaces (24 infant-toddler, 25 2.5 years to kindergarten), non-profit
* Cranberry Children’s Centre; 34 spaces (nine infant-toddler, 25 2.5 years to kindergarten), non-profit
* Garden Children’s Centre; 37 spaces (12 infant-toddler, 25 2.5 years to kindergarten), non-profit
* Terra Nova Children’s Centre; 25 2.5 years to kindergarten spaces, non-profit
Developmental Disabilities Association of Vancouver-Richmond
Riverside Child Development Centre; 24 2.5 years to kindergarten spaces), non-profit
SURREY –
Surrey Hospital Community Childcare Society
A Place to Grow Childcare Centre; 47 spaces (22 infant-toddler, 25 2.5 years to kindergarten), non-profit
Oak Avenue Neighbourhood Hub Society
Hub Daycare at Oak Avenue; 31 spaces (12 infant-toddler, 19 2.5 years to kindergarten), non-profit
VANCOUVER –
Association of Neighbourhood Houses of British Columbia
The Village @ Lord Nelson; 133 spaces (24 infant-toddler, 47 2.5 years to kindergarten, 62 school age), non-profit, located on school grounds
The Boat Day Care Society
Boat Day Care; 25 2.5 years to kindergarten spaces, non-profit
Brant Villa Day Care Society
Learning Tree Daycare; 25 2.5 years to kindergarten spaces, non-profit
City Hall Child Care Society
City Hall Child Care; 49 spaces (24 infant-toddler, 25 2.5 years to kindergarten), non-profit
Developmental Disabilities Association of Vancouver-Richmond
* Creekside Child Development Centre; 64 spaces (24 infant-toddler, 24 2.5 years to kindergarten, 16 preschool), non-profit
* Fraserview Child Development Centre; 48 spaces (24 infant-toddler, 24 2.5 years to kindergarten), non-profit
South Hill Child Care Society
South Hill Child care; 25 2.5 years to kindergarten spaces, non-profit
University of British Columbia
* Canada Goose Daycare; 12 infant-toddler spaces, public post-secondary institution
* Cariboo Daycare; 12 infant-toddler spaces, public post-secondary institution
* Chuva Daycare; 12 infant-toddler spaces, public post-secondary institution
* Coho Daycare; 12 infant-toddler spaces, public post-secondary institution
* Discovery Daycare; 12 infant-toddler spaces, public post-secondary institution
* Huckleberry Daycare; 12 infant-toddler spaces, public post-secondary institution
* Lilliput Daycare; 12 infant-toddler spaces, public post-secondary institution
* Little Goslings Daycare; 12 infant-toddler spaces, public post-secondary institution
* Owl at the Barn Daycare; eight infant-toddler spaces, public post-secondary institution
* Pioggia Daycare; eight infant-toddler spaces, public post-secondary institution
* Sade Daycare; 12 infant-toddler spaces, public post-secondary institution
* Sitka Daycare; 12 infant-toddler spaces, public post-secondary institution
* Willow Daycare; 24 infant-toddler spaces, public post-secondary institution
Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres
* Atelier Children’s Centre; 37 spaces (12 infant-toddler, 25 2.5 years to kindergarten), non-profit
* Bayshore Gardens Children’s Centre; 49 spaces (24 infant-toddler, 25 2.5 years to kindergarten), non-profit
* Charleson Children’s Centre; 37 spaces (12 infant-toddler, 25 2.5 years to kindergarten), non-profit
* The Junction Children’s Centre; 37 spaces (12 infant-toddler, 25 2.5 years to kindergarten), non-profit
* Library Square Children’s Centre; 37 spaces (12 infant-toddler, 25 2.5 years to kindergarten), non-profit
* The Mark Children’s Centre; 37 spaces (12 infant-toddler, 25 2.5 years to kindergarten), non-profit
* Quayside Children’s Centre; 49 spaces (24 infant-toddler, 25 2.5 years to kindergarten), non-profit
* Sapphire Children’s Centre; 37 spaces (12 infant-toddler, 25 2.5 years to kindergarten), non-profit
* Sea Star Children’s Centre; 89 spaces (24 infant-toddler, 25 2.5 years to kindergarten, 40 preschool), non-profit
* Shaw Tower Children’s Centre; 37 spaces (12 infant-toddler, 25 2.5 years to kindergarten), non-profit
* West Village Children’s Centre; 65 spaces (24 infant-toddler, 41 2.5 years to kindergarten), non-profit
VICTORIA –
The Cridge Centre for the Family
The Cridge Centre for the Family; 189 spaces (24 infant-toddler, 72 2.5 years to kindergarten, 18 preschool, 75 school age), non-profit
University of Victoria Child Care Services
University of Victoria Child Care Services; 116 spaces (34 infant-toddler, 82 2.5 years to kindergarten), public post-secondary institution
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