
Choosing the best child care option for your child and family is an important decision. The ministry offers a number of services designed to assist families and child care providers. Whether you are a parent or a child care provider or an early childhood educator, you can find information here on programs and services to assist you.
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Financial Assistance for Families
Early Childhood Educator Registry
Apply for a Licence to Practice
Renew your Licence
Validate an ECE or Assistant Licence to Practice
Training Requirements
Funding for Service Providers
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BC Early Years Strategy
The BC Early Years Strategy takes a flexible and responsive approach to the changing needs of families. This cross-ministry strategy outlines government’s commitment to supporting young children and their families during the early years and is guided by the goals of improving the accessibility, quality and affordability of programs and services.

Looking for Child Care?
This map displays the locations and contact information for licensed funded child care programs across the province.
Looking for Early Years Programs?
This map displays the locations and contact information for a range of ECD programs across the province.


