ChildCareBC Bulletin

Edition 97, February 12, 2025

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Important timelines for the 2025 to 2026 Child Care Operating Funding, Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative and Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement

Together, government and child care providers are reducing fees for families and sustaining child care services in communities throughout British Columbia. Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) assists providers with the day-to-day costs of running a licensed child care facility.

Applications for the 2025 to 2026 renewal are now open through My ChildCareBC Services. To ensure providers have time to plan, the new funding guidelines were shared ahead of time.

A list of key CCOF renewal dates for 2025 to 2026 is available on the Apply for or renew Child Care Operating Funding web page. As a reminder, 2025 to 2026 CCOF Funding Agreements are sent to providers to sign on February 25, 2025. March 10, 2025, is the last day to sign to ensure funding is in place for April 1, 2025, and providers can start to pre-claim starting March 15, 2025.

For 2025 to 2026, fee increase limits remain at 3% of the regional median fee. These limits support families to access affordable child care. In addition to the 3% fee increase, providers are supported through base funding, fee reductions for families, provider payments and the Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement.

The CCOF program contact centre is open to provide support to child care providers from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, at 1-888-338-6622  (Option 2).

$10 a Day ChildCareBC applicants: Child care providers who recently applied to the $10 a Day ChildCareBC program will be notified directly about the status of their application. Successful applicants who sign new funding agreements will receive funding through the $10 a Day ChildCareBC program rather than the CCOF program.

February is Black History Month

February marks the 30th annual Black History Month in Canada. Recognized by the House of Commons in 1995, this month is an opportunity for British Columbians to celebrate the many contributions and achievements of Black Canadians and people from the African Diaspora.

This year, the Honourable Kamal Khera, Federal Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, unveiled the theme: Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations.

At ChildCareBC, we are dedicated to supporting every child in living a happy, healthy life and reaching their full potential. This includes ensuring equitable access to inclusive child care, where children of all abilities and backgrounds can fully engage in early learning and care activities.