Stable daily routine for families
Reliable childcare helps parents keep a predictable schedule for work, school, and appointments.
Childcare essentials for newcomer families
Find suitable childcare, understand support programs, and prepare documents early so your family schedule stays stable.
Why this matters
Supports work and study continuity
Childcare access directly affects job retention, class attendance, and long-term settlement progress.
Early learning and social development
Quality programs support language, social skills, and school readiness for young children.
Costs and benefits require planning
Fees can vary widely, so subsidy programs and tax-related supports should be checked early.
Core setup paths
Find the right care type
Compare licensed childcare options based on your child’s age, schedule, and commute.
- Compare group care, family childcare, and preschool options near home or work.
- Join waitlists early and ask about transition periods and flexible pickup times.
- Review operating hours, closure days, and communication language with staff.
Costs, subsidy, and tax supports
Plan monthly childcare costs with provincial benefits and federal supports.
- Check eligibility for BC Affordable Child Care Benefit and related provincial programs.
- Confirm what fees are included (meals, supplies, late pickup, registration).
- Track receipts for tax filing, including child care expense deduction planning.
Enrollment and readiness
Prepare key documents and routines to make first-day adjustment smoother.
- Prepare immunization records, emergency contacts, allergy and medical information.
- Share pickup authorization and custody information clearly with the centre.
- Create a gradual adaptation plan for your child’s first 1 to 2 weeks.
Daycare Finder
I-filter ang opisyal na resources ayon sa lungsod, uri ng serbisyo, at age group para mas mabilis makahanap ng tamang susunod na hakbang.
BC childcare services overview
Official provincial information for childcare options, policy updates, and parent guidance.
Saklaw
Buong BC
Mga serbisyo
Paghahanap ng programa
Target na edad
Buksan ang siteInfant at toddlerPreschoolSchool-ageSuporta sa magulang
ChildCareBC programs
Learn about major BC childcare initiatives and available service pathways.
Saklaw
Buong BC
Mga serbisyo
Paghahanap ng programaSubsidy at benepisyo
Target na edad
Buksan ang siteSuporta sa magulang
Affordable Child Care Benefit (BC)
Check eligibility and details for childcare fee support in British Columbia.
Saklaw
Buong BC
Mga serbisyo
Subsidy at benepisyo
Target na edad
Buksan ang siteSuporta sa magulang
BC childcare benefit application portal
Submit or manage childcare benefit applications and updates online.
Saklaw
Buong BC
Mga serbisyo
Subsidy at benepisyo
Target na edad
Buksan ang siteSuporta sa magulang
BC early learning information
Overview of early learning programs and supports for young children in BC.
Saklaw
Buong BC
Mga serbisyo
Paghahanap ng programaEarly learning
Target na edad
Buksan ang sitePreschoolSchool-ageSuporta sa magulang
StrongStart BC
Free early learning program information for young children and caregivers.
Saklaw
Buong BC
Mga serbisyo
Early learningReferral at suporta
Target na edad
Buksan ang sitePreschoolSuporta sa magulang
Canada early learning and child care
Federal overview of early learning and childcare policy and program context.
Saklaw
Buong BC
Mga serbisyo
Paghahanap ng programa
Target na edad
Buksan ang siteSuporta sa magulang
Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
Official information for monthly child benefit eligibility and payment details.
Saklaw
Buong BC
Mga serbisyo
Subsidy at benepisyo
Target na edad
Buksan ang siteSuporta sa magulang
Child care expenses deduction
CRA guidance on claiming eligible childcare expenses during tax filing.
Saklaw
Buong BC
Mga serbisyo
Subsidy at benepisyo
Target na edad
Buksan ang siteSuporta sa magulang
BC 211 service directory
Find local family, childcare, and community support services by location.
Saklaw
Buong BC
Mga serbisyo
Paghahanap ng programaReferral at suporta
Target na edad
Infant at toddlerPreschoolSchool-ageSuporta sa magulang
Telepono: 2-1-1
Buksan ang siteVCH childcare facility licensing
Licensing-related information for childcare facilities in Vancouver Coastal region.
Saklaw
VancouverRichmondNorth Shore
Mga serbisyo
Licensing at inspeksyon
Target na edad
Buksan ang siteInfant at toddlerPreschoolSchool-ageSuporta sa magulang
K-12 Ranking ng Public at Private Schools
Mga piling paaralan sa BC na nakatuon muna sa Vancouver. Ihambing din ang catchment area, admission, at programs.
Elementary (K-7)
Mga piling paaralan sa Vancouver at karatig-lugar
Public Schools
RanggoPaaralanLungsodIskor
- #41Ecole Pauline JohnsonWest Vancouver9.5
- #49CaulfeildWest Vancouver9.3
- #49Archibald BlairRichmond9.3
- #58West BayWest Vancouver9.2
- #58Jessie WowkRichmond9.2
Private Schools
RanggoPaaralanLungsodIskor
- #1Corpus ChristiVancouver10.0
- #1Crofton HouseVancouver10.0
- #1St George'sVancouver10.0
- #1St Jude'sVancouver10.0
- #1York HouseVancouver10.0
Secondary (8-12)
Mga piling paaralan sa Vancouver at karatig-lugar
Public Schools
RanggoPaaralanLungsodIskor
- #17CarihiCampbell River8.6
- #20Dr. Charles BestCoquitlam8.5
- #21Lord ByngVancouver8.4
- #25Grand ForksGrand Forks8.2
- #27Hugh McRobertsRichmond8.1
Private Schools
RanggoPaaralanLungsodIskor
- #1Crofton HouseVancouver10.0
- #1Little FlowerVancouver10.0
- #1SouthridgeSurrey10.0
- #1West Point GreyVancouver10.0
- #5Richmond ChristianRichmond9.9
Useful sites and official resources
Use trusted childcare and family-support resources for program search, subsidy applications, and enrollment preparation.
BC childcare services overview
Official provincial information for childcare options, policy updates, and parent guidance.
Visit siteChildCareBC programs
Learn about major BC childcare initiatives and available service pathways.
Visit siteAffordable Child Care Benefit (BC)
Check eligibility and details for childcare fee support in British Columbia.
Visit siteBC childcare benefit application portal
Submit or manage childcare benefit applications and updates online.
Visit siteBC early learning information
Overview of early learning programs and supports for young children in BC.
Visit siteStrongStart BC
Free early learning program information for young children and caregivers.
Visit siteCanada early learning and child care
Federal overview of early learning and childcare policy and program context.
Visit siteCanada Child Benefit (CCB)
Official information for monthly child benefit eligibility and payment details.
Visit siteChild care expenses deduction
CRA guidance on claiming eligible childcare expenses during tax filing.
Visit siteBC 211 service directory
Find local family, childcare, and community support services by location.
Visit siteVCH childcare facility licensing
Licensing-related information for childcare facilities in Vancouver Coastal region.
Visit siteKey links verified on February 6, 2026 from official BC and federal family/childcare resources.
First-month childcare plan
- Define required care hours first, then shortlist nearby licensed options and waitlists.
- Check subsidy and benefit eligibility early and prepare application documents.
- Complete orientation and emergency paperwork before your child’s first day.
What to prepare
- Parent/guardian ID, address proof, and child identity documents
- Immunization records, allergies, medication, and emergency contacts
- Pickup authorization list and backup caregiver contacts
- Monthly budget, fee schedule, and subsidy/tax document folder
Need local childcare navigation help?
Settlement agencies and family resource centres can help compare programs and complete subsidy-related paperwork.