Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding
Last Update: July 22, 2025
BC, Canada
Financial support for BC family and group child-care providers
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
Funds Providers
Program status
Open
Overview
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).
Activities funded
- 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
- 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
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Submit Application/Renewal
Use the Child Care Web Application to update facility information and apply for or renew your funding.
5
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.
Contacts
CCOF@gov.bc.ca
2503566501
BC, Canada
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