The 2024-25 ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund Closes Today
The 2024-25 ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund closes today, August 2. Applications will not be accepted after 11:59 PM PST.
Systemic Review Report Released by the Representative for Children and Youth & Government’s Response
On Tuesday, July 16, British Columbia’s Office of the Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) released the Don’t Look Away – How one boy’s story has the power to shift a system of care for children and youth report. This report, available on the RCY website, includes an investigative section and a systemic review with …
Careertrekbc.ca is moving to WorkBC.ca
Career Trek videos are now available on the WorkBC.ca Career Trek Videos page or on YouTube. The legacy careertrekbc.ca website will be decommissioned and a banner will be added to the Explore Careers and Career Trek Videos pages so that people are aware of this change.
Reminder: ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund is Open Until August 2
Applications for the 2024-25 ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund will be accepted until August 2. Please see this article from the June 14 Deputy Minister’s Bulletin for information about eligibility and the application process.
Updates on the Early Learning and Child Care Act & Affordable Child Care Benefit
The Early Learning and Child Care Act (ELCCA) will come into effect as of September 1, 2024. In addition, enhanced supports will also become available to improve the delivery of the Affordable Child Care Benefit (ACCB) in specific child care circumstances.
Solicitation for Francophone Child Care Resource and Referral Services in B.C. Now Closed
The official Call for Responses (CFR) posted on BC Bid for organizations interested in providing Francophone support services, similar to Child Care and Referral (CCRR) services throughout the province, closed on July 4. The adjudication process will begin shortly. Once adjudication is complete, all applicants will be notified of the results and a contract will …
Compassionate Systems Leadership Training
The Ministry of Education and Child Care continues to partner with the Human Early Learning Partnership at UBC in building capacity for Compassionate Systems Leadership in B.C. schools. Training sessions, tailored to your district’s needs and interests, can be arranged by contacting Joanne Schroeder, Director, BC Compassionate Systems Leadership Network, at joanne.schroeder@ubc.ca. Read the BC Compassionate …
Reminder: 2025/26 School District Child Care Capital Project Requests
A reminder that school districts can submit their 2025/26 child care capital project requests using the Capital Asset Planning System (MyCAPS). Major capital child care project requests must be submitted by June 30, and minor capital child care project requests must be submitted by September 29. These deadlines are unique to school district project submissions. …
Regional Engagements on Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Now Concluded
In partnership with the Aboriginal Head Start Association of BC, BC Aboriginal Child Care Society, BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, First Nations Health Authority, and Métis Nation BC, the ministry has successfully concluded a series of engagements focused on Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care in B.C. From January 2024 to June 2024, eight …
B.C. Inclusive Child Care Strategy and Report Now Available
All children benefit from quality, inclusive, culturally safe child care settings that are welcoming and celebrate the diverse identities of children, families, and staff. B.C. is building a future where access to quality, inclusive child care as a core service is a reality and has just released Where All Children Belong: B.C. Inclusive Child Care …