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.
托儿资源查找
按城市、服务类型和年龄段筛选官方资源，更快找到下一步。
BC childcare services overview
Official provincial information for childcare options, policy updates, and parent guidance.
覆盖范围
BC全省
服务类型
机构/项目查询
适用年龄
打开网站婴幼儿学前学龄家长支持
ChildCareBC programs
Learn about major BC childcare initiatives and available service pathways.
覆盖范围
BC全省
服务类型
机构/项目查询补贴与福利
适用年龄
打开网站家长支持
Affordable Child Care Benefit (BC)
Check eligibility and details for childcare fee support in British Columbia.
覆盖范围
BC全省
服务类型
补贴与福利
适用年龄
打开网站家长支持
BC childcare benefit application portal
Submit or manage childcare benefit applications and updates online.
覆盖范围
BC全省
服务类型
补贴与福利
适用年龄
打开网站家长支持
BC early learning information
Overview of early learning programs and supports for young children in BC.
覆盖范围
BC全省
服务类型
机构/项目查询早期教育
适用年龄
打开网站学前学龄家长支持
StrongStart BC
Free early learning program information for young children and caregivers.
覆盖范围
BC全省
服务类型
早期教育转介与支持
适用年龄
打开网站学前家长支持
Canada early learning and child care
Federal overview of early learning and childcare policy and program context.
覆盖范围
BC全省
服务类型
机构/项目查询
适用年龄
打开网站家长支持
Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
Official information for monthly child benefit eligibility and payment details.
覆盖范围
BC全省
服务类型
补贴与福利
适用年龄
打开网站家长支持
Child care expenses deduction
CRA guidance on claiming eligible childcare expenses during tax filing.
覆盖范围
BC全省
服务类型
补贴与福利
适用年龄
打开网站家长支持
BC 211 service directory
Find local family, childcare, and community support services by location.
覆盖范围
BC全省
服务类型
机构/项目查询转介与支持
适用年龄
婴幼儿学前学龄家长支持
电话: 2-1-1
打开网站VCH childcare facility licensing
Licensing-related information for childcare facilities in Vancouver Coastal region.
覆盖范围
温哥华列治文北岸
服务类型
执照与检查
适用年龄
打开网站婴幼儿学前学龄家长支持
K-12公立/私立学校排名
以温哥华为主的BC省重点学校参考。请结合学区、录取条件和课程一起比较。
小学（K-7）
温哥华及周边重点学校
公立学校
排名学校城市分数
- #41Ecole Pauline JohnsonWest Vancouver9.5
- #49CaulfeildWest Vancouver9.3
- #49Archibald BlairRichmond9.3
- #58West BayWest Vancouver9.2
- #58Jessie WowkRichmond9.2
私立学校
排名学校城市分数
- #1Corpus ChristiVancouver10.0
- #1Crofton HouseVancouver10.0
- #1St George'sVancouver10.0
- #1St Jude'sVancouver10.0
- #1York HouseVancouver10.0
中学（8-12）
温哥华及周边重点学校
公立学校
排名学校城市分数
- #17CarihiCampbell River8.6
- #20Dr. Charles BestCoquitlam8.5
- #21Lord ByngVancouver8.4
- #25Grand ForksGrand Forks8.2
- #27Hugh McRobertsRichmond8.1
私立学校
排名学校城市分数
- #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.