How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding?

Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding is funded by Government of British Columbia

What are Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding's eligibility criterias?

Must have a valid Community Care and Assisted Living Act Facility Licence Must be open and currently providing child care Must be in good standing with the Ministry of Education and Child Care

Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding

Last Update: June 8, 2025

BC, Canada

Financial support for BC family and group child-care providers

Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : April 8, 2020

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

Grant Providers

Government of British Columbia

Status

Open

Overview of the Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding program

You could get payments to help with the day-to-day costs of running your facility. Rates are dependent on your licence and service type (group, family, in-home multi-age or multi-age) and the number of children in your care.

Financing terms and conditions

Funding amounts are calculated per enrolled child based on licence type and hours of care provided, with specific rates for each category.
Group Child Care: Under 36 months—$6.00 (≤4 hours), $12.00 (>4 hours); 3 years–Kindergarten—$2.74 (≤4 hours), $5.48 (>4 hours); Grade 1–12 years—$1.40 (≤4 hours), $2.80 (>4 hours); Preschool—$1.37 (≤4 or >4 hours).
Family Child Care: Under 36 months—$1.85 (≤4 hours), $3.70 (>4 hours); 3 years–Kindergarten—$1.41 (≤4 hours), $2.82 (>4 hours); Grade 1–12 years—$0.73 (≤4 hours), $1.46 (>4 hours).
In-Home Multi-Age (≤8 children in residence): Under 36 months—$2.22 (≤4 hours), $4.44 (>4 hours); 3 years–Kindergarten—$1.69 (≤4 hours), $3.38 (>4 hours); Grade 1–12 years—$0.88 (≤4 hours), $1.75 (>4 hours).

Eligible projects & activities

Operation and provision of licensed family and group child care services.
Maintaining child care services during temporary emergency closures beyond provider control.
Ensuring continuous child care access for families eligible for government child care benefits.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 12,000

Implementing an inclusive music program for children at Sunshine Daycare

$ 20,000

Expanding outdoor activities at Greenfield Child Care Center by creating a new garden area

$ 15,000

Purchasing educational materials and toys for children at Little Sprouts Daycare

$ 28,000

Renovation of indoor play area at Happy Kids Childcare to comply with new safety regulations

$ 24,000

Enhancing security systems at Kiddie Care to ensure child safety

$ 40,000

Updating playground equipment to improve safety and inclusivity at Maple Leaf Child Care Center

Eligibility criteria of the Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding program

The applicant must have a valid Community Care and Assisted Living Act Facility Licence.
The facility must be open and currently providing child care services.
The applicant must be in good standing with the Ministry of Education and Child Care, and if applicable, with BC Registries and Online Services.
The applicant must agree to provide services to families receiving the Affordable Child Care Benefit.
The applicant must complete the annual Provider Profile Survey.

Who is eligible?

Licensed family child care providers
Licensed group child care providers

Who is not eligible

Providers offering only occasional child care services.
Organizations providing solely child minding services.
Businesses operating residential care facilities.
Providers offering only recreational care services.

Eligible expenses

Day-to-day operating costs of licensed family and group child care facilities.
Salaries and wage enhancement for early childhood educators during periods of unplanned temporary closure when staff wages continue to be paid.

Eligible geographic areas

British Columbia, Canada

How to apply to the Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding program

Prepare Documentation

Ensure that your child care facility is eligible for CCOF Base Funding in accordance with the specified requirements.
Gather necessary documentation, including your facility's Licence and enrollment details.

Estimate Monthly Funding

Use the applicable rates to estimate your facility's monthly funding based on the number of children enrolled and the type of service offered.

Contact the Ministry for Funding Requests

For emergency closures or special circumstances, email CCOF@gov.bc.ca with required information, such as the child care centre's name, Facility ID, closure dates, reasons for closure, and type of funding requested.

Submit Application/Renewal

Use the Child Care Web Application to update facility information and apply for or renew your funding.

Confirmation and Support

Contact the CCOF Program Contact Centre for any required assistance during the application process.

Additional information

Emergency closure funding is available for unplanned closures caused by external factors, such as natural disasters or government-mandated evacuations.
Eligible providers can continue receiving wage enhancement funding for early childhood educators during approved temporary closures if wages are maintained.
Monthly funding amounts are calculated based on enrolment numbers and the service type or licence category.
The Child Care Web Application can be used to update facility information and report available child care spaces.