ChildCareBC Bulletin

Edition 107, August 27, 2025

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New $10 a Day ChildCareBC Intake now open

From August 20, 2025 at 1:00 pm (PT) to October 1, 2025, at 1:00 pm (PT), 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.

Priority will be given to non-profit, Indigenous-led providers and publicly run providers, especially those offering care to children under five and are located in selected communities with low access to $10 a day spaces. 

For more information about the $10 a Day ChildCareBC program visit the $10 a Day Program website 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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Workforce Development and Operating Model toolkits now available

Getting a new child care centre up and running—and keeping it going—can be challenging.

Toolkits have been developed to support both new and existing organizations in starting and running child care centres. The Workforce Development Toolkit offers practical strategies, tools and resources to help operators build strong, sustainable teams. The Operating Model Toolkit provides a framework and best practices for budget and planning child care programs.

Each child care centre is unique. Those who are developing and operating child care centres are responsible for thorough planning and meeting all regulatory requirements to ensure quality care at their centre.

The Child Care Community Development Team is available to help with child care expansion projects through all stages of development from concept onwards. The team focuses on strategic expansion and equitable access to child care in all regions of the province and is available to support public and non-profit organizations, including Indigenous organizations and First Nations governments.

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Measles guidance for child care providers

Child care centres are advised to take precautionary steps to help protect the health of children and staff at their centres. The BC Centre for Disease Control has provided measles guidance for child care providers and resources on preventative measures to take against measles.

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Reminder: My ECE Registry BCeID functionality

My ECE Registry is a digital platform that streamlines Early Childhood Educator (ECE) certification by enhancing transparency and reducing wait times for applicants.

My ECE Registry users can conveniently and securely access the platform through their BC Services Card or their Basic BCeID account. Applicants who have out-of-province, international or education from an ECE program that is not recognized in B.C. will now benefit from being able to access the My ECE Registry digital platform.

If you need assistance using My ECE Registry, please contact the ECE Registry at 1-888-338-6622.

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Reminder: Emergency Management Resource Package and Key Contacts

The Ministry of Education and Child Care has created resources to support child care facilities and school districts with emergency preparedness, response and recovery. The K-12 Education and Child Care: Emergency Management Key Contacts includes key contact information for ministry and partner staff in the event of emergency. This document is intended for child care facilities, school districts and independent schools.

The K-12 Education and Child Care: Emergency Management Resource Package Spring 2025 is a collection of information and resources for child care facilities, school administrators, independent schools, families and community regarding emergency management, wildfires, heat events, mental health and well-being, financial resources and droughts.

The Emergency Management Planning Guide for Schools, Districts and Authorities supports schools, districts and authorities in emergency mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery processes.

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