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Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding
Operating support for licensed child care providers
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : April 8, 2020
Location
North Cowichan, 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
- North Cowichan
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
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.
Documents and links
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Child Care Operating Funding (CCOF) - Base Funding. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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), Municipality of North Cowichan