From bump to kindergarten
Clear, trusted help for BC parents
News and plain-language guides for families in British Columbia, from pregnancy to age 6. Free, and always linked to the official source.
What you'll find
Parent guides
Plain-language answers to the big questions. Our first guide covers finding and paying for child care in BC.
Read the guide →News for parents
Short, daily updates on health, sleep, food, learning and BC programs, checked against trusted sources.
Instagram → Facebook →Child care map
Every licensed child care program in BC, from the Province's own records and refreshed every week.
Open the map →Topics we cover
- News
- Pregnancy
- Sleep
- Health
- Food
- Care & cost
- Learning
New to child care in BC?
Our parent guide covers waitlists, $10 a Day centres, fee reductions, the Affordable Child Care Benefit, inspection reports and what to ask on a tour.
Looking for child care?
Search near an address to see every licensed program around you, with ages, hours and inspection reports.
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