YMCA Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) helps families find child care and connects providers and the child care workforce with resources, guidance and local support that help children thrive.
Depending on the region, services may include child care referrals, lending libraries, family programs, professional development and one-to-one support.
Services vary by region. Explore the sections below to find the supports available in your area. If you are looking for care outside a YMCA BC CCRR service area, please visit the Provincial CCRR website to find your local CCRR.
Get tailored support to find local child care options that fit your family’s needs, with guidance on what to ask and how to compare programs.
Borrow books, games, felt stories, loose parts and other early learning materials through regional lending libraries and online catalogues.
Access workshops, networking, consultations, updates and practical tools that help child care programs deliver quality, inclusive care.
Explore drop-ins, early years programming, newsletters and local community resources that support children and caregivers.
Find child care, discover family programs, and connect with trusted local supports through your YMCA CCRR region.
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The Y's CCRR Resource Library gives families, caregivers and child care providers access to books, puzzles, games, felt stories and other hands-on materials that support play-based learning, creativity and child development.
Resources and borrowing options vary by region.
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Browse the library portal to explore resources, view photos and place holds for borrowing.
Explore a curated collection of Indigenous books, toys and learning resources available to borrow.
Find seasonal provocations, explorations and play ideas to use with children.
Complete or renew your agreement to borrow materials from the CCRR Resource Library.
Browse the library portal to explore resources, view photos and place holds for borrowing.
Complete or renew your agreement to borrow materials from the CCRR Resource Library.
Explore our Library Portal to browse resources, view photos, and place holds on items for borrowing.
To gain access to the online library, please contact the CCRR office at 250-376-4771 to be assigned a pin # and password.
Learn about the Ages & Stages Questionnaire® (ASQ), a developmental and social-emotional screening tool completed by parents or caregivers and scored by trained facilitators. This free resource can help identify developmental needs early.
Complete or renew your agreement to borrow materials from the CCRR Resource Library.
Each season, YMCA CCRR shares free drop-in programs and activities for families with young children. Offerings vary by region and may include in-person and online programs for children from birth to age 6.
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Taking time to invest in your own learning helps strengthen the quality of care you provide. YMCA CCRR professional development opportunities help child care providers and the child care workforce build skills, gain fresh ideas and better respond to the needs of children and families.
Depending on the region, offerings may include workshops, networking opportunities and self-paced online learning.
Access practical support to help strengthen your child care program. Depending on the region, services may include consultations, support visits, referral profile updates, job postings, licensing information and other provider resources.
Submit or update your child care program details so families receive more accurate referrals through the CCRR database.
Advertise an early years job opening in your community through the CCRR network.
Book a support visit for your child care program, including help with story time, provocation setup, event support and resource drop-off or pick-up.
Connect with an ECE-qualified CCRR consultant for guidance on programming, policies, child development and setting up your child care space.
Submit or update your child care program details so families receive more accurate referrals through the CCRR database.
Advertise an early years job opening in your community through the CCRR network.
Book a support visit for your child care program, including help with story time, provocation setup, event support and resource drop-off or pick-up.
Connect with an ECE-qualified CCRR consultant for guidance on programming, policies, child development and setting up your child care space.
Find licensing information and next steps for becoming a licensed child care provider through Interior Health.
Advertise an early years job opening in your community through the CCRR network.
Contact us at one of the locations below. Or sign-up to receive our CCRR newsletter.
Greater Vancouver - Burnaby Child Care Resource and Referral
Address: 4460 Beresford Street, 3rd Floor, Burnaby, BC V5H 0B8
Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed*, Fri: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Thu: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Sat: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
*Closed 2:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month, Statutory Holidays and Long Weekends.
Email: ygv.ccrr@bc.ymca.ca
Phone: 604-294-1109
The YMCA CCRR acknowledges the support of the City of Burnaby.
Greater Vancouver - Coquitlam Child Care Resource and Referral
Address: 1130 C Austin Avenue, Coquitlam BC V3K 3P5E
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Wed*: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Sat: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
*Closed 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month, Statutory Holidays and Long Weekends.
Email: ygv.ccrr@bc.ymca.ca
Phone: 604-931-3400
The YMCA CCRR acknowledges the support of the City of Coquitlam.
New Westminster Child Care Resource and Referral
Address: 10 - 620 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3M 1J2
Hours: Mon, Wed*, Thu, Fri: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Tue: 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
*Closed 2:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month and Statutory Holidays.
Email: ygv.ccrr@bc.ymca.ca
Phone: 604-931-3400
The YMCA CCRR acknowledges the support of the City of New Westminster.
Northern BC - Prince George Child Care Resource and Referral
Address: 2020 Massey Drive, Prince George, BC
Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Thu*: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Sat: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
*Closed 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month, on all Sundays and Statutory Holidays.
Email: nbc.ccrr@bc.ymca.ca
Phone: 250-563-2483
The YMCA CCRR acknowledges the support of the City of Prince George.
Northern BC - Vanderhoof Child Care Resource and Referral
Address: 186 Columbia St. W Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0
Hours: Tue, Thu*, Fri: 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Wed: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Sat: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
*Closed 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month, on all Sundays, Mondays and Statutory Holidays.
Email: nbc.ccrr@bc.ymca.ca
Phone: 250-567-4524
The YMCA CCRR acknowledges the support of the City of Vanderhoof.
Kamloops / Interior - John Tod Centre Y CCRR + Kamloops Early Years Centre (EYC)
Address: 150 Wood St., Kamloops
Hours: Mon: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Tue to Fri: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Sat: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Closed on Statutory Holidays.
Email: kamloopsccrr@bc.ymca.ca
Phone: 250-376-4771
The YMCA CCRR acknowledges the support of the City of Kamloops.
Kamloops / Interior - Merritt Child Care Resource and Referral
Address: 2990 Voght St., East Entrance, Merritt
Hours: Mon: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Tue to Fri: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Sat: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Closed on Statutory Holidays.
Email: nadine.ducharme@bc.ymca.ca
Phone: 250-315-6819
The YMCA CCRR acknowledges the support of the City of Merritt.
Kamloops / Interior - Ashcroft Child Care Resource and Referral
Address: Ashcroft Hub, 711 Hill St., Ashcroft
Hours: Mon, Tue: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Closed on Wed to Sun and on Statutory Holidays.
Email: mistly.williams@bc.ymca.ca
Phone: 250-457-1600
The YMCA CCRR acknowledges the support of the City of Ashcroft.
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