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 childâs 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 childâs first 1 to 2 weeks.
Recherche de garderie
Filtrez les ressources officielles par ville, type de service et groupe d age pour trouver plus vite la bonne option.
BC childcare services overview
Official provincial information for childcare options, policy updates, and parent guidance.
Couverture
Partout en C.-B.
Services
Recherche de programmes
Age cible
Ouvrir le siteNourrisson et tout-petitPrescolaireAge scolaireSoutien aux parents
ChildCareBC programs
Learn about major BC childcare initiatives and available service pathways.
Couverture
Partout en C.-B.
Services
Recherche de programmesSubventions et prestations
Age cible
Ouvrir le siteSoutien aux parents
Affordable Child Care Benefit (BC)
Check eligibility and details for childcare fee support in British Columbia.
Couverture
Partout en C.-B.
Services
Subventions et prestations
Age cible
Ouvrir le siteSoutien aux parents
BC childcare benefit application portal
Submit or manage childcare benefit applications and updates online.
Couverture
Partout en C.-B.
Services
Subventions et prestations
Age cible
Ouvrir le siteSoutien aux parents
BC early learning information
Overview of early learning programs and supports for young children in BC.
Couverture
Partout en C.-B.
Services
Recherche de programmesApprentissage precoce
Age cible
Ouvrir le sitePrescolaireAge scolaireSoutien aux parents
StrongStart BC
Free early learning program information for young children and caregivers.
Couverture
Partout en C.-B.
Services
Apprentissage precoceOrientation et soutien
Age cible
Ouvrir le sitePrescolaireSoutien aux parents
Canada early learning and child care
Federal overview of early learning and childcare policy and program context.
Couverture
Partout en C.-B.
Services
Recherche de programmes
Age cible
Ouvrir le siteSoutien aux parents
Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
Official information for monthly child benefit eligibility and payment details.
Couverture
Partout en C.-B.
Services
Subventions et prestations
Age cible
Ouvrir le siteSoutien aux parents
Child care expenses deduction
CRA guidance on claiming eligible childcare expenses during tax filing.
Couverture
Partout en C.-B.
Services
Subventions et prestations
Age cible
Ouvrir le siteSoutien aux parents
BC 211 service directory
Find local family, childcare, and community support services by location.
Couverture
Partout en C.-B.
Services
Recherche de programmesOrientation et soutien
Age cible
Nourrisson et tout-petitPrescolaireAge scolaireSoutien aux parents
Telephone: 2-1-1
Ouvrir le siteVCH childcare facility licensing
Licensing-related information for childcare facilities in Vancouver Coastal region.
Couverture
VancouverRichmondNorth Shore
Services
Permis et inspections
Age cible
Ouvrir le siteNourrisson et tout-petitPrescolaireAge scolaireSoutien aux parents
Classements K-12 des écoles publiques et privées
SĂ©lection dâĂ©coles de C.-B. avec un focus sur Vancouver. Comparez aussi le secteur scolaire, lâadmission et les programmes.
Primaire (K-7)
Ăcoles sĂ©lectionnĂ©es Ă Vancouver et environs
Ăcoles publiques
RangĂcoleVilleScore
- #41Ecole Pauline JohnsonWest Vancouver9.5
- #49CaulfeildWest Vancouver9.3
- #49Archibald BlairRichmond9.3
- #58West BayWest Vancouver9.2
- #58Jessie WowkRichmond9.2
Ăcoles privĂ©es
RangĂcoleVilleScore
- #1Corpus ChristiVancouver10.0
- #1Crofton HouseVancouver10.0
- #1St George'sVancouver10.0
- #1St Jude'sVancouver10.0
- #1York HouseVancouver10.0
Secondaire (8-12)
Ăcoles sĂ©lectionnĂ©es Ă Vancouver et environs
Ăcoles publiques
RangĂcoleVilleScore
- #17CarihiCampbell River8.6
- #20Dr. Charles BestCoquitlam8.5
- #21Lord ByngVancouver8.4
- #25Grand ForksGrand Forks8.2
- #27Hugh McRobertsRichmond8.1
Ăcoles privĂ©es
RangĂcoleVilleScore
- #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 childâs 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.