Childcare Information Portal
Finding Childcare: How do I find childcare?
There are several options that are available to you in your community. A variety of childcare centres and in-home childcare providers can be found via databases managed by 2 different agencies, the Childcare Resources and Referral (CCRR) and the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). Please note that licensed childcare providers in each of these databases register voluntarily.
TIP: To expand your options you may want to connect with other parents. Consult the MFRC/PSP community guide and local recreational Centres to find parent and tot groups.
Child Care Resources and Referral (CCRR)
Victoria, View Royal, Saanich
Phone: 250-382-7000
Sooke Child Care Resource & Referral
Phone: 250-642-5152
Langford, Metchosin, Highlands and Colwood
Phone: 250-590-6405
Duncan, Cobble Hill, Cowichan Bay, Mill Bay and Shawnigan Lake
Phone: 250-746-4135
You can request CCRR childcare based on your criteria which may include special needs, language, location, hours of operation etc. You can contact by phone or email via their website and request that the CCRR send you a list of childcare providers operating in facilities and homes based on your requirements.
The Ministry of Children and Family Development
The MCFD search tool provides parents a way to locate licensed childcare facilities by city, by postal code and by category. Each childcare provider registered in this database posts information about their qualifications (e.g. special needs, language and hours).
Military Family Resource Centre
Phone: 250-363-2640 (24 hr)
Toll free number: 1-800-353-3329
The MFRC has 2 licensed daycares for infant-toddlers, 2 licensed daycares for 3 to 5 year olds, 2 licensed preschools, a licensed kindercare and an out-of-school care. MFRC’s services in French and in other languages are not consistently available unless there is a staff person/volunteer with these language capabilities. Contact the MFRC to inquire about this service. Note: If you are interested in registering your child (children) with the MFRC please contact us as soon as possible due to limited spaces.
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