Licensed
Licensed child care facilities are inspected by the Government of British Columbia, and the people who work there have specialized training.
Types of licensed child care:
A group child care centre (also called day care) is usually in a community centre, church or school. It takes children between 18 months and five years old. The workers have special training. Child care centres are usually open all day.
A family day care is in someone’s home, and they can take up to seven children. They usually take babies and children of all ages. You can take your child there every day.
A pre-school program has learning activities and games for children for up to four hours each day. These programs are usually for children three to five years old.
Out-of-school care is a program for school-age children at or near their school. It is before and after school and on school holidays. These programs are usually for children five to 12 years old.
To learn more about licensing
A group child care centre (also called day care) is usually in a community centre, church or school. It takes children between 18 months and five years old. The workers have special training. Child care centres are usually open all day.
A family day care is in someone’s home, and they can take up to seven children. They usually take babies and children of all ages. You can take your child there every day.
A pre-school program has learning activities and games for children for up to four hours each day. These programs are usually for children three to five years old.
Out-of-school care is a program for school-age children at or near their school. It is before and after school and on school holidays. These programs are usually for children five to 12 years old.
To learn more about licensing
"Licensed child care programs must meet and comply with the Community Care and Assisted Living Act and the Child Care Licensing Regulation. The Child Care Licensing Regulation sets out health and safety requirements, licence application requirements, staffing qualifications, staff to child ratio, space and equipment, and program standards. Additionally the schedules in the regulation include a list of approved Early Childhood Education programs and first aid requirements." Parents’ Guide to Selecting and Monitoring Child Care in BC
Unlicensed
An unlicensed child care facility is not inspected by the Government of British Columbia.
Types of unlicensed child care:
A babysitter is an adult or teenager who comes to your home. This person may take care of your child all day or for a shorter time. A nanny takes care of your child full-time. Nannies often live with the family.
An unlicensed family day care is in the caregiver’s home. It may only take care of one or two children. It may take more children if they are from the same family.
A babysitter is an adult or teenager who comes to your home. This person may take care of your child all day or for a shorter time. A nanny takes care of your child full-time. Nannies often live with the family.
An unlicensed family day care is in the caregiver’s home. It may only take care of one or two children. It may take more children if they are from the same family.