Parents Seeking Child Care

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As any parent knows, searching for affordable, appropriate child care can be stressful and challenging.

The North Shore Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) program is here to assist you with all your child care information needs. We provide one-to-one consultation that helps you understand what to look for in child care that is right for your child. We have lists of available child care providers in the community. We can also assist you with the Affordable Child Care Benefit program if you are eligible. Contact us today!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you recommend a good day care?

We encourage parents and caregivers to search for child care options using our Child Care Search function. We do not provide recommendations but rather information so that you can make the best choice of child care possible for your child (see the Parent Statement of Responsibility). We can also provide a referral list of licensed child care providers based on your family’s needs. For example, we can provide child care providers by location, type of care and age of your child. To help us understand your needs, please fill out a request for referral or contact us (see information below).

What is the Affordable Child Care Benefit (ACCB)? How do I know if I am eligible for the ACCB?

The ACCB is a financial benefit program provided by the Province of British Columbia to make child care more affordable for families. Whether you are eligible depends on a variety of factors. For more information about the ACCB, click here or contact us (see contact information below).

Do you offer workshops for parents and if so, what kind of workshops?

Yes, our program offers a variety of free workshops for parents on topics such as sleep issues, child physical and emotional development, emotional First Aid for parents. For a list of upcoming workshops, click here or contact us.*

*Prior to registering, please review our Workshop Information and Policy Protocols.

Do you offer any other resources?

Yes, we have an extensive resource library with lots of toys, books and other resources that are free. Click here to learn more and sign up.

Contact Information

For information about child care options and information, please contact:

Virginia Pateman, Parent Information and Resource Consultant
Direct Line: 604-982-3303
Email: Virginia.pateman@nscr.ca

Updates and Resources

For the Parent Statement of Responsibility, click here.

For the Parents Guide to Selecting Child Care, click here.

For information about the Affordable Child Care Benefit, click here.

For the latest Child Care Fee Survey, click here.

For our list of upcoming free drop-in programs, click here.

For information about borrowing from our free toy and book lending library, click here.

For other parent workshops and resources, click here.

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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.