{"id":5182,"date":"2021-06-08T19:36:09","date_gmt":"2021-06-09T02:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lepharecb.ca\/child-care-centres-in-b-c\/"},"modified":"2025-10-30T14:36:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T21:36:45","slug":"child-care-centres-in-b-c","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lepharecb.dev.wboitemedia.com\/en\/child-care-centres-in-b-c\/","title":{"rendered":"Child Care Centres in B.C."},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id5182_5a9799-cc{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id5182_5a9799-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id5182_5a9799-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id5182_5a9799-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:900px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:250px;padding-bottom:301px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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.kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id5182_5ab03f-58 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:10px;}.kt-accordion-id5182_5ab03f-58 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;}.kt-accordion-id5182_5ab03f-58 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:3px solid #fff;border-right:3px solid #fff;border-bottom:3px solid #fff;border-left:3px solid #fff;}.kt-accordion-id5182_5ab03f-58 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id5182_5ab03f-58 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:3px solid #eeeeee;border-right:3px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:3px solid #eeeeee;border-left:3px solid #eeeeee;}.kt-accordion-id5182_5ab03f-58 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id5182_5ab03f-58 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:3px solid #004876;border-right:3px solid #004876;border-bottom:3px solid #004876;border-left:3px solid #004876;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id5182_5ab03f-58 kt-accordion-has-20-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-13 kt-pane5182_dc64d8-ad\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Licensed<\/strong><strong> Family Child Care Centre<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Licensed family child care centres are monitored and regularly inspected by regional health authorities. They must meet specific requirements for health and safety, staff qualifications, record keeping, space and equipment, staff-to-child ratios, and programming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Age:<\/strong> from birth to 12 years old.<br><strong>Maximum group size:<\/strong> 7 children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Staff-to-child ratio:<\/strong><br>1 Responsible Adult (who is also the licensee) for 7 children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Staff qualifications:<\/strong><br>The adult must be 19 years of age or older and be able to provide care and mature guidance to children. They must also have completed 20 hours of Responsible Adult training, have relevant professional experience, hold a valid first aid certificate, and have a clean criminal record. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Setting:<\/strong> At the Responsible Adult\u2019s own home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-16 kt-pane5182_98e211-cf\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>Unregistered <\/strong><strong>Family Child Care Centre<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>These child care providers can legally operate in British Columbia. They are not registered or licensed and are not monitored or inspected. Unlicensed child care providers are not required to meet health or safety standards.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Legally, these child care providers can care for up to two children (or a sibling group) who are not related to them. They may be operating illegally if they have more than two children in their care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents and guardians are responsible for overseeing the care and safety of their children in these care arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Age:<\/strong> from birth to any age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maximum group size:<\/strong> only two children or a sibling group who are not related to the care provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Staff-to-child ratio:<\/strong><br>1 adult for 2 children (or 1 sibling group) per room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Staff qualifications:<\/strong><br>No qualifications are required \u2013 this type of child care provider may or may not have formal training in child care or have previous experience in this field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Setting:<\/strong> at the service provider&#8217;s home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-15 kt-pane5182_5efcb7-b5\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Group Child Care Centre <\/strong><strong>Under 3 Years Old<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Licensed group child care centres are monitored and regularly inspected by regional health authorities. They must meet specific requirements for health and safety, staff qualifications, record keeping, space and equipment, staff-to-child ratios, and programming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Age:<\/strong> from birth to 36 months old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maximum group size:<\/strong> 12 children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Staff-to-child ratio:<\/strong><br>1 to 4 children: 1 Infant Toddler Educator;<br>5 to 8 children: 1 Infant Toddler Educator and 1 Early Childhood Educator;<br>9 to 12 children: 1 Infant Toddler Educator, 1 Early Childhood Educator, and 1 Early Childhood Educator Assistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Staff qualifications:<\/strong><br>Infant Toddler Educator Certificate (approximately 1300 hours of training);<br>Early Childhood Educator Certificate (approximately 900 hours of training);<br>Early Childhood Educator Assistant Certificate (completed one Early Childhood Education course).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Setting:<\/strong> A community-based facility or centre.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-19 kt-pane5182_60247f-ea\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Group Child Care Centre <\/strong><strong>From 2.5 Years Old to School Age<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Licensed group child care centres are monitored and regularly inspected by regional health authorities. They must meet specific requirements for health and safety, staff qualifications, record keeping, space and equipment, staff-to-child ratios, and programming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Age:<\/strong> From 30 months old to school age (Kindergarten).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maximum group size:<\/strong> 25 children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Staff-to-child ratio:<\/strong><br>1 to 8 children: 1 Early Childhood Educator;<br>9 to 16 children: 1 Early Childhood Educator and 1 Early Childhood Educator Assistant;<br>17 to 25 children: 1 Early Childhood Educator and 2 Early Childhood Educator Assistants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Staff qualifications:<\/strong><br>Early Childhood Educator Certificate (approximately 900 hours of training);<br>Early Childhood Educator Assistant Certificate (completed one Early Childhood Education course).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Setting:<\/strong> A community-based facility or centre.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-18 kt-pane5182_00741d-26\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Before and After School Child Care Centre<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Once your child has started school, he or she can attend a Before and After School Child Care Centre. Offered before and after class hours, in the school, this service is intended for children aged 5 to 12 years old and is run by an entity other than the school. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ages:<\/strong> from 5 to 12 years old (Kindergarten to Grade 6). <br><strong>Maximum group size:<\/strong> 24 children from Kindergarten and Grade 1, OR 30 children from Grade 2 and older with no Kindergarten or Grade 1 children present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Staff-to-child ratio:<\/strong><br>1 to 12 children from Kindergarten and Grade 1: 1 Responsible Adult;<br>1 to 15 children from Grade 2 and older: 1 Responsible Adult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Staff qualifications:<\/strong><br>Responsible Adults must be 19 years of age or older and able to provide care and mature guidance to children. They must also have completed 20 hours of child-care-related training, relevant professional experience, a valid first aid certificate, and a clear criminal record check. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Setting:<\/strong> A community-based facility or centre.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-20 kt-pane5182_30b07d-82\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Preschool Child Care Centre<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Preschools typically operate during the school year (September to June). 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