Located throughout the province, Child Care Resource and Referral Centres (CCRRs) provide important support to families, child care providers, and the child care workforce.
In November 2023, the ministry issued a request for applications to current and prospective CCRR service providers on BC Bid. All applicants, including existing service providers and prospective service providers, were provided the opportunity to bid on service contracts.
The general solicitation for new CCRR service providers is now complete, with all applicants being informed of the outcome of their proposal. The ministry is now in the final stage of awarding CCRR contracts to successful applicants throughout the province.
Once contracts are final, the ministry will inform the child care sector and community of any CCRR changes. This procurement process will not interfere with or reduce service levels beyond a short interim start-up period for communities with new CCRR service providers.
As of April 1, 2024, service areas will be aligned with school district areas to foster collaboration between the child care sector and their school district partners. While some service providers may change, the services themselves will continue to be offered in the regions and, through a $6.3-million funding lift, government is expecting to see more physical locations.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have participated in this process, and we look forward to working with both new and existing CCRR service providers in the years to come.