Families, educators and child care operators across Northern B.C. are being invited to help shape the future of child care in the province.
The B.C. government has launched a province wide online survey to gather feedback on child care services, affordability and future priorities. The survey opened May 28 and will remain available until July 9.
The consultation is part of the province’s ongoing work under the ChildCareBC program, which was introduced in 2018. Government officials say public input will help assess how the system is working for families and determine where future improvements are needed.
The survey comes after a virtual town hall held on May 20 for early childhood educators and child care providers. More than 300 participants attended the online session to share feedback and discuss the future of child care with the Ministry of Education and Child Care.
The province recently announced an additional $330 million in funding through Budget 2026 to support child care programs and services.
According to the government, families are saving an average of $7,200 per child each year through reduced fees at more than 97 per cent of licensed child care spaces across B.C.
The province also reports that nearly 59,000 new child care spaces have opened since the launch of ChildCareBC, while approximately 12,000 more funded spaces are currently being developed in communities throughout the province.
For families in Northern B.C., where access to child care can be a challenge in some communities, the survey provides an opportunity to share experiences and help guide future decisions about child care services.
The survey is available online until July 9.
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