Important Phone Numbers

Helpline for Children
310-1234

Kids Help Phone
1 800 668-6868

Child Care Programs and Services Call Centre
250 356-6501 or 1-888-338-6622

BC Aboriginal Child Care Society
604 913-9128

General Ministry Inquiries
250 387-7027 or 1 877 387-7027

Media Inquiries
250 356-2939

Enquiry BC
Victoria 250 387-6121
Vancouver 604 660-2421
Toll-free 1 800 663-7867


Finding a child care provider that suits you, your children and your lifestyle can be a big job. It requires planning and patience. The ministry offers a number of services designed to help ensure B.C. children get the best possible care – and give parents peace of mind. Through its Child Care Subsidy program, the ministry offers financial assistance to families who need help paying child care costs. To ensure families can choose from a range of affordable, safe, quality child-care options that meet diverse needs, the ministry is investing extra funding in facilities expansion and staff development.
Financial Assistance
ECE Incentive Initiatives
To address ECE shortages, the ministry is offering
ECE Qualifications
To ensure ECE’s are well-trained, the ministry requires that they
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