How to access child care

Last updated on June 10, 2024

Learn about the different types of care, what works best for you and your child and find a provider in your community.

Understand the different types of child care

B.C. has different types of child care. Learn more about the options to determine what works best for your family.

Compare the different types of child care

Find a child care facility in your community

Use the child care map to find child care in your area and access early childhood development programs.

Search the child care map

Child Care Resource and Referral Centre (CCRR)

Explore services that makes it easier for families to find and access responsive and inclusive quality child care.

Find a CCRR near you

Inclusive Child Care

ChildCareBC is our 10-year plan for an inclusive, universal child care system that is welcoming to all children, including those with support needs. The Province is working to deliver affordable, quality and inclusive child care.

Visit the Inclusive Child Care page to learn more about inclusive resources and supports

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