1.3 Early Childhood Education: Structures, Frameworks and Resources

The BC Child Care care plan aims to establish child care as a core service. The plan focuses on affordable, high-quality, inclusive, and culturally safe childcare accessible to all families.

First, read the Government of BC's (2018) "Child Care BC: Caring for Kids, Lifting Up Families" guide to explore the plan further. This quick fact sheet from Stronger BC can also provide commonly requested information.

Once you have a basic understanding of the plan, take some time to listen to Grace Lore (2023), British Columbia's Minister of State for Childcare, as she shares insights on the BC Child Care Plan, outlines expectations for group childcare programs, and discusses the future steps for childcare advocates in this engaging podcast. 

References

Government of British Columbia (2018). Child Care BC: Caring for Kids, Lifting Up Families" guide. 
https://www.bcbudget.gov.bc.ca/2018/childcare/2018_Child_Care_BC.pdf

Government of British Columbia (2024). Progress since the launch of Child Care BC. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/family-and-social-supports/child-care/our-plan/9107_childcarebc_factsheet.pdf

Lore, G. (2023, February). BC's path to universal child care [Audio podcast]. Minister of State for Childcare. Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre. https://www.wstcoast.org/news-articles/podcasts/bcs-path-universal-child-care-podcast-season-2-episode-6-grace-lore