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Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding
Operating support for licensed child care providers
Last Update: June 12, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : April 8, 2020
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Base funding provides operating support for eligible licensed family and group child care providers in British Columbia. It supports day-to-day child care costs and includes funding for enrolment-based monthly payments, with specific rates for different licence types and age groups.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : April 8, 2020
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Day-to-day operation of licensed family and group child care centres.
- Temporary emergency closure of a centre in eligible circumstances.
Documents Needed
- Primary business BCeID
- Copy or photo of the facility licence
- Monthly enrolment report information
- Direct deposit application form, if setting up or changing banking details
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Licensed family child care providers.
- Licensed group child care providers.
- Licensed multi-age and in-home multi-age child care providers.
Who is not eligible
- Occasional child care providers.
- Child minding providers.
- Residential care providers.
- Recreational care providers.
Eligible expenses
- Day-to-day operating costs for the child care facility.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Occasional child care.
- Child minding.
- Residential care.
- Recreational care.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the ministry after submission of the program confirmation form.
- The ministry may contact applicants to correct information or provide more details.
- Applicants receive separate notifications once the review is complete.
- Approved providers receive an email confirming that the funding agreement is active.
- Providers must follow the funding agreement terms and ongoing reporting requirements after approval.
Additional information
- Funding agreements expire on March 31 each year and must be renewed.
- Providers may need to report changes to licence or service details within two business days.
- Monthly enrolment reports can be based on projected or exact enrolment.
- Approved providers must keep enrolment records for two years after the claim date.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding Program
What is the Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding?
Base funding provides operating support for eligible licensed family and group child care providers in British Columbia. It supports day-to-day child care costs and includes funding for enrolment-based monthly payments, with specific rates for different licence types and age groups.
Who is eligible for the Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding program?
To be eligible for the Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding program, you must:
Valid child care facility licence
Open and currently operating
Good standing with the ministry
What expenses are eligible under Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding?
Day-to-day operation of licensed family and group child care centres.
Temporary emergency closure of a centre in eligible circumstances.
Who can I contact for more information about the Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding?
You can contact Government of British Columbia (BC) by email at CCOF@gov.bc.ca or by phone at 1-888-338-6622.
Where is the Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding available?
The Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding is a Grant and Funding
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 (BC), British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture and Food