Making Strides, Vancouver’s 10-year Childcare Strategy, aims to support access to a new universal system of early care and learning led by provincial and federal governments.
Vancouver’s Childcare Strategy focuses on:
Making Strides: Vancouver’s Childcare Strategy:
The strategy was adopted by City Council in June 2022.
Childcare is an essential service, planned as part of complete neighbourhoods. City-facilitated childcare spaces are developed and supported through partnerships and a variety of funding tools, including development cost levies and community amenity contributions.
In partnership with all levels of government, community, non-profit, and business sectors, Vancouver is planning for accessible, affordable, and quality childcare and early learning opportunities – ensuring that children, families, and communities in our city can learn, work, and thrive.
The Childcare Council of Vancouver (formerly the Joint Childcare Council) provides leadership in childcare and child development in Vancouver. The City works with the Park Board, Vancouver Board of Education, and childcare sector representatives to support and deliver accessible, affordable, quality childcare spaces in the city. To find out more about the Childcare Council of Vancouver, contact childcare@vancouver.ca.