Wild Wapiti Playschool opened its doors on June 19, bringing 24 new child care spaces to the community. Wild Wapiti Playschool was born from the…
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Increased BC Family Benefit here to stay
More than 285,000 families throughout B.C. will see bigger payments in their bank accounts starting this month, thanks to the permanently increased BC Family Benefit….
Elkford Childcare Centre and Community Hub opened
For families across Elk Valley, quality child care is challenging to secure, but access is particularly challenging in smaller, more rural communities like Elkford, where…
New Elkford Childcare Centre grand opening June 14
Working parents with little ones in Elkford will want to set a calendar reminder for this one: the new Elkford Childcare Centre is opening its…
Local program earns ChildCareBC Award of Excellence
Little Badgers Early Learning Programs of Windermere has received the ChildCareBC Awards of Excellence’s ‘Inclusive Practices Award.’ Child-care providers who provide outstanding care, connection and…
Ground broken for new childcare facility in Kimberley
Officials from the Ministry of Education and Child Care, School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain), and partners today broke ground on a new $8.8 million…
Dual-credit programs for high school students expanded
More students in grades 11 and 12 will be able to earn both high school and post-secondary credits toward careers in early childhood education with…
Grants available for licensed child care providers
The B.C. government announced today it is investing $20 million in one-time grants to help licensed child care providers meet the challenges of additional pandemic-related…
Expansion of $10-a-day child-care coming
The B.C. government is accepting applications from licensed child-care providers who want to give families child-care for $10 a day or less. This intake will…
Community Hub to bring child care services to Elkford
Mark your calendars, parents: Elkford is receiving an exciting new facility, the Elkford Childcare Centre and Community Hub, which will bring much-needed licensed child care…