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Child Care Quality Enhancement Fund
Funding licensed child care centres in 2008 - 2009.
At the BC Council for Families, we care deeply about supporting and strengthening families in BC. And for many families in our province, access to caring, quality child care is crucial.
That’s why the BC Council for Families managed the 2008 – 2009 distribution of the Child Care Quality Enhancement Fund. We were pleased to support BC’s child care providers through this one-time only funding.
This fund distribution is now complete. As one-time only funding, $20 million was distributed directly to licensed child care providers over two years. The Child Care Quality Enhancement Fund was an important contribution to the future of child care in BC – and to children and families in this province.
Over 4700 child care centres throughout BC benefited from this funding in 2009.
About the Fund
In 2007 the BC Council for Families was selected by the BC Ministry for Children and Family Development to manage and distribute $20 million to licensed child care operators throughout BC.
In February 2008 and 2009, installments of $10 million were distributed to BC's licensed child care providers to invest in:
- learning materials, supplies, equipment that contribute to quality child care and enhance the developmental growth of children;
- minor capital enhancements and/or facility repairs or renovations;
- professional development and training opportunities.
2008 Report: Voices of BC's Child Care Community
In 2008, child care providers from every region of BC told us about how the Child Care Quality Enhancement Fund made a difference for their centres, and the children and families they serve.
Read the responses and feedback of child care providers who received Child Care Quality Enhancement Funding in 2008. Download the report: Voices of BC's Child Care Community.
Talk to Us
At the BC Council for Families, we’re committed to engaging in open and participatory dialogue with child care providers. We want to answer your questions, to hear your views, and to help you share your thoughts with policy-makers, advocates, and parents.
If you have questions or comments about the Child Care Quality Enhancement Fund, please contact:
Marilee Peters
Communications Director, BC Council for Families
604.678.8884
marileep@bccf.ca
Fast Facts
How do I report how I used my funding?
Tell us how this fund impacted your centre and the children and families you serve, by using our Online Reporting Tool. Online reporting will be available until December 31, 2009.
Is the money I received taxable?
Yes. Funds received should be treated as income for tax purposes. It is the responsibility of funding recipients to report the income from the Child Care Quality Enhancement Fund when they file their annual income tax return.
Will there be funding in 2010 from the Child Care Quality Enhancement Fund?
The Child Care Quality Enhancement Fund was developed to deliver funding to eligible child care providers in 2008 and 2009. There are currently no plans to extend the Quality Enhancement Fund to 2010.
What other funding is available to child care providers?
The Child Care Operating Funding Program assists eligible licensed group and family child care providers with the cost of providing child care in BC. For more information, visit their website: http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/childcare/operating.htm
Did I receive any money from the 2009 Child Care Quality Enhancement Fund?
All child care centres in BC that were open, operating and funded through BC’s Child Care Operating Funding program (CCOF) as of February 1, 2009 received a portion of the Child Care Quality Enhancement Fund. Funding cheques for 2009 were mailed to child care providers in late February 2009. Over 4700 centres throughout BC benefited from this funding in 2009.
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Oct 22Vancouver
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Nov 15VancouverThis engaging, interactive two-day training session is packed with information, discussion, and activities specifically designed to ensure that participants emerge with the knowledge and skills to successfully deliver the My Tween and Me program, and with the tools and information they need to effectively promote the program to parents in communities throughout BC.
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Nov 29VancouverThis engaging, interactive training program is packed with information, discussion, and activities specifically designed to ensure home visitors will emerge with the knowledge and practical skills to implement successful services for families.
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