• Locate the CCRR Office in your City/Town/Community
• Locate licensed child care facilities in your City/Town/Community

Minister of State Linda Reid's letter to child care providers regarding rate increase for children under 3. June 20, 2007

Minister of State Linda Reid's letter to child care providers regarding remaining $20 million in ELCC funding. June 7, 2007

Minister of State Linda Reid's letter to child care providers regarding removal of application intake cap/waitlist. May 15, 2007

Minister of State Linda Reid's letter regarding the Early Learning and Child Care Agreement . March 16, 2007

The Child Care Resource and Referral Program provides support, resources and referral services for child care providers and parents in all communities in the province.

The Child Care Resource and Referral Program also works with community groups to promote quality child care choices that meet the needs of local families.

Local non-profit associations are funded by the provincial Ministry of Children and Family Development to deliver Child Care Resource and Referral Program services.

Services to Parents

The Child Care Resource and Referral Program helps parents find child care and much more. Services for parents include:

• Referrals to local child care providers and other child care services
• Answers to your child care questions:

  How do I choose child care that meets my family's needs?

  What do I look for in quality child care?

  How do I know if the care I've chosen is a good experience for my child?

• Information on the types of child care available in the community
• How to apply for a child care subsidy
• Access to parent education opportunities such as workshops and printed information

Services to Child Care Providers

The Child Care Resource and Referral Program provides information, support and training to child care providers with emphasis on family child care. Services include, but are not limited to:

• Start-up and operating information
• Workshops and networking opportunities
• Supportive home visits
• Access to child care resources such as infant/toddler equipment, toys and library materials
• Referrals to community resources
• Listing in a registry of child care providers

Further information

For the number of the nearest Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) call the Child Care Help Line in Greater Victoria at
356-6501 or Outside Greater Victoria toll-free at 1 888 338-6622.