ChildCareBC Bulletin

Edition 109, September 24, 2025

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September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 

Held on September 30 each year, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation acknowledges the history and legacy of the residential school system in Canada, and honours the resilience, dignity and strength of survivors and intergenerational survivors.

September 30 is also Orange Shirt Day, a grassroots campaign to honour the healing journeys of residential school survivors and their families. It is an important opportunity to open dialogue on anti-racism and anti-bullying while also encouraging deeper reflection, learning, and dialogue on the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.

The Ministry of Education and Child Care is committed to working closely with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities. We collaborate with Indigenous partners to create culturally safe, distinctions-based child care approaches. For details on accessing Indigenous-led child care services and other resources and supports for families, please visit the Information for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit families web page.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is also a day to reflect on the lasting impacts of colonialism and assimilation policies, including the intergenerational trauma caused by them. For those seeking support with mental health, there are Indigenous-focused mental health resources available on the virtual mental health supports web page.

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Reminder: Final week to apply to $10 a Day ChildCareBC program

Up to October 1, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., eligible Child Care Operating Funding child care providers can apply to become a $10 a Day ChildCareBC Centre through the My ChildCareBC Services portal.

To join the $10 a Day ChildCareBC program, successful applicants will need to sign a new funding agreement, which will replace their current Child Care Operating Funding base funding and Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative provider payments.

In alignment with federal funding requirements, priority will be given to non-profit, Indigenous-led providers and publicly run providers, especially those offering care to children five and under, as well as those located in communities with low access to $10-a-day spaces. 

Visit the $10 a Day ChildCareBC program web page for more information or contact the ministry via phone at 1 888 338-6622 (option 7). For general questions about ChildCareBC, email ChildCareBC.Engagement@gov.bc.ca.

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