Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre

Updated Hours & Information for the WELL (library)

Monday & Tuesday: Open only for returns

Wednesday: 9am - 8pm

Thursday: 9am - 4:30pm

Friday: 9am - 4:30pm

Saturday: 9am - 4pm

Sunday: Closed

Only returns are accepted in the last 15 minutes before closing on Wednesdays-Saturdays (no browsing, borrowing, or pick-up of holds).

Choosing Child Care

We provide parents and guardians with tools and resources to help find quality child care in Vancouver. From a list of child care providers to help navigating provincial subsidy applications, we are here to help. Explore our site to find more resources and articles on parenting as well as some of the other services and workshops we deliver to families and early childhood educators. Learn More.

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Professional Development

WCCRC is a leader in developing and offering professional development opportunities and learning for certified Early Childhood Educators and early years' professionals. Our curriculum covers topics for those just entering the field and for those with years of experience who wish to add to their toolbox and share their experience. For more resources both for educators and children in your care, visit our Westcoast Early Learning Library (WELL).
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Vancouver Child Care Resource & Referral

Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre is the host organization for the Vancouver Child Care Resource & Referral (VCCRR). The Vancouver CCRR program provides a wide range of services to support both child care providers and families seeking child care within the City of Vancouver. Visit the Child Care Resource and Referral Centres - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca) website to find CCRRs in other communities in BC.

BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 5, Episode 7: Nicky Byres

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 7 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast!

During this episode, we're joined by Nicky Byres. Nicky Byres has led the Society of Richmond Children's Centres for almost 3 decades. Building a multi-site, non-profit from 2 centres to 6 centres with 13 programs and 70 educators serving 230 families with values-based leadership. Nicky is also an instructor in the post-basic ECE training program in Delta and a Communities of Practice Mentor.

BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 5, Episode 6: Safiya Ayuen

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 6 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast!

During this episode, we're joined by Safiya Ayuen. Safiya is a policy researcher and analyst with a background in international relations, human rights, and community-informed policy work. She holds a B.A. in International Relations from the University of British Columbia and a certificate in Human Rights and Global Development from Sciences Po, Paris.

Find out 'Why Child Care Matters: Even if you Don't Have Children' by listening to the episode today!