Updates and Resources
ECEBC Membership Affordable Child Care Benefit Early Year’s Grants
ECE Workshops Child Care Arrangement Form Fee & Wage Survey Stats
Frequently Asked Questions
I am interested in being a substitute at a child care centre. Can you assist me?
Yes, please fill out the Substitute List Form here.
What is the Administrators Network?
The Administrators Network, a partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health, is a group of managers and administrators who operate licensed child care facilities on the North Shore. The network meets three times a year to share information about effective operation of child care facilities, to network and to share other learning. To learn more or join, contact us.
Can you provide information about the province’s Early Learning Framework?
Yes, the Early Learning Framework is the Ministry of Children and Family Development’s (MCFD) vision to guide early learning in BC and to inspire educators, families and others working with young children. Please contact us for more information.
Do you have any information on how I can renew my Early Childhood Educator (E.C.E.) certificate?
Yes, our CCRR staff can guide you with the information and resources from the E.C.E. registry. For assistance please contact our CCRR Community Access Consultant.
Is there financial assistance available to help me open a licensed child care center?
Yes, the MCFD offers various grants and early years initiatives you may qualify for. For more information, click here or contact one of our CCRR staff.
Are there any bursaries available to help me pay for my Early Childhood Education course?
Yes, the Early Childhood Educators of British Columbia (ECEBC) offers bursaries to students pursuing their ECE education goals. Click here or contact us for more information.
Is there financial support available to start up a day care?
Yes, you may be eligible for a one-time startup grant. For more information about Licensed Family Child Care, please click here and for Licensed Group Child Care, please click here or contact the CCRR Community Access Consultant (see below).
What kind of assistance do you provide if I want to start a day care?
We provide training for your Responsible Adult Certificate through our Responsible Adult and Family Child Care courses. We can also provide you with guidance about all the minimum standards you need to meet to set up a day care in your home. To learn more, contact our CCRR Child Care Provider Support Consultant (see below).
Do you have any resources to support my home-based day care?
Yes, we have a free toy and book lending library. To sign up or learn more click here or contact our CCRR Information and Resource Consultant (see below).
Do you provide a substitute list?
Yes we do, for an updated substitute list please contact us using the information below.
Contact Information
Ashleigh Davies
Assistant Manager of Child and Family Programs, Municipal Consultant
Thank You
The North Shore Child Care Resource and Referral Program is made possible through funding from the Province of British Columbia and donors like you.
