Child Care Rates

The cost of paying for child care is a major consideration for most families. Many families today are spending a large part of their income toward high-quality child care programs.

There are many reasons why child care can be so expensive. Some of the reasons include high ratios of adults to children, provider qualifications, location of care, and costs of space, insurance, equipment, and special programs. Quality care for infants and toddlers can be especially expensive, due to small group sizes.

Hiring an in-home caregiver tends to be the most expensive form of care, followed by centers and family child care homes.

For more information regarding "typical" child care rates for your area, please contact us at 762-3536 or email us at mailto:resource@kelownachildcare.com  or click here for our most recent rate survey.

Assistance Paying for Child Care

If you need help with child care costs, you can apply for the Child Care Subsidy available through the Ministry of Children and Family Development. On the website there is a Child Care on-line evaluator tool which may help you determine your eligibility. 

The Child Care Subsidy application and renewal forms are now available online.  You can also pick up a child care subsidy application form at the Kelowna Child Care Society Child Care Resource & Referral office at #4 - 1890 Ambrosi Road.   

LINK HERE for a Child Care Subsidy Application

If you have any questions please feel free to phone 250-762-3536. 

You do not have to be receiving income assistance to be eligible, however, you will need to qualify for the subsidy. 
To speak directly to the Child Care Subsidy Service Centre in Victoria call:  1-888-338-6622

Universal Child Care Benefit