Since forming government in 2017, we’ve made historic investments with the goal of establishing universal child care for British Columbians. As of October 2024, $220 million has been invested into child care on the North Shore alone, over $100 million of which has gone back into the pockets of parents through fee reductions. Even beyond the coveted $10-a-day child care spaces, provincial government programs reduce fees for parents by as much as $2150 per month per child through the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (up to $900/month per child) and Affordable Child Care Benefit (up to $1250/month per child). These investments have changed lives, giving families more choices about how to spend their hard-earned dollars. A new centre for childhood studies at Capilano University will also help train more early childhood educators (ECEs).

While we continue our work towards universal child care, families can benefit from the programs we have already implemented. These programs:

• reduce fees for parents by up to $19,200/year per child;
• improve access to licensed child care by funding the creation of new spaces; and
• improve the quality of child care in British Columbia by supporting Early Childhood Educators (ECEs).

➤ Go to Childcare BC to learn more about how to access these programs or find child care.

Local Resources

• North Shore Child Care Resource & Referral Centre
• West Coast Child Care Resource Centre
• North Shore News: Child & Family Directory 2020

Last updated: November 20, 2024.