Childcare
Victoria daycare operator says she’s got the space, but can’t find staff to open
She has the licence and the facility, but Brenda Irvine says she can’t find the staff to open her new daycare. Continue reading
How much child care cash do you qualify for? New website, application process goes live
New B.C. childcare subsidies are available beginning in September. Continue reading
B.C. eyes 22,000 new childcare spaces with $221-million capital fund
Non-profit groups who team up with public organizations could get up to $1 million to completely fund an expansion. Continue reading
Burnaby daycare facing eviction sudden eviction given extension to end of summer
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The daycare has been operating from the same church basement for about 20 years. Continue reading
Canadian employers content to avoid cost and headache of providing daycare
Despite the rising number of women in the workforce and a federal government push to help even more join, few Canadian employers offer childcare in the workplace. Continue reading
Searching for daycare is an ordeal — but economists say don’t blame the market
The Canadian daycare market has a well-established surplus of demand, resulting in anxiety-inducing waitlists and monthly fees that can amount to more than a mortgage payment. Continue reading
Ministry staff racking up overtime amid B.C. child-care rollout
By Liza Yuzda Reporter/Legislative Bureau
Staff have worked 1,380 overtime hours processing new child-care fee reduction contracts since mid-March. Continue reading
About half of B.C.’s child care providers apply for reduced fees
The bumpy ride continues for British Columbia’s new programs for reduced fees at licensed child care facilities. Continue reading
Days before new B.C. child care deadline, providers say they’re still in the dark
Child care operators say it’s radio silence from the province about whether they’re approved for new fee reductions. Continue reading
Manitoba provincial government announces 780 new child care spots
Manitoba announced new child care spots Friday, with $22.8 million invested through the Canada-Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. Continue reading
