Finding Child Care in Richmond
Locating Licensed Child Care in Richmond
The Richmond Child Care Locator was developed with assistance from Vancouver Coastal Health. This easy-to-use map displays all licensed child care programs in Richmond as well as related contact information. The locator can be used on a smart phone, tablet or desktop computer. Using the Richmond Interactive Map, users can also add or remove informational layers, including zoning, parks, schools and community centres.
Resources for Finding Quality Child Care- Child Care Resource & Referral Centre - Includes information about quality child care in Richmond. Trained staff can assist parents in choosing the right child care program for the child’s needs and will provide referrals to child care centres and updates lists of all licensed and registered child care providers in Richmond.
- BC Ministry of Education and Child Care - Links to resources for parents including a Parents’ Guide to Selecting and Monitoring Child Care in BC.
- Types of Child Care in BC
Funding
BC has expanded child care funding – making child care more affordable and more accessible. Visit BC Funding for Child Care for more information.
Families might be eligible for the Affordable Child Care Benefit. On September 1, 2018, the Affordable Child Care Benefit replaced the Child Care Subsidy. This new funding helps families with the cost of child care, depending on factors that include family size, type of care and household income. Information about and applications for the Affordable Child Care Benefit are available through the Child Care Resources & Referral Centre at 604-279-7020 or the BC Ministry of Education and Child Care.