Child Care Centres

Opting for care in a child care center means that your child will be in a group setting outside of your home. Center-based programs generally care for larger numbers of children than other types of care, and children are usually grouped by age.

Centers are licensed by the Community Care Facilities Licensing Department and are restricted by regulations that govern the number of children they are allowed to serve, the ratio of adults to children, and the educational qualifications of the caregivers.

To review licensing agencies and staff-to-child ratios for centers in our community, check the website at  Interior Health.