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Find After-School Care (Grade 1 to Age 12) in Abbotsford.

Abbotsford has 7 licensed after-school care facilities for children in Grade 1 through age 12, made up of 1 licensed group centre and 6 licensed family child care homes. Four of the 7 facilities offer care in Punjabi, and 1 offers care in French, reflecting the community's linguistic diversity. Right now, 1 currently reports an open space, so it is worth applying to several options at once.

7 after-school care (grade 1 to age 12) in Abbotsford

Data from the BC Childcare Facilities registry, refreshed daily.

Licensed Group
1
Family Child Care
6
With vacancies
1 (14%)

Age groups served

Infant7Preschool6Kindergarten OOS7After-School7Licensed Preschool1

Languages offered

Punjabi4French1

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed after-school care facilities are there in Abbotsford?

There are 7 licensed after-school care facilities in Abbotsford. Most are licensed family child care homes (6), with 1 licensed group centre also available.

Are there after-school care options in Abbotsford that offer care in languages other than English?

Yes. Of the 7 facilities on this page, 4 offer care in Punjabi and 1 offers care in French.

How much does after-school care cost in BC, and are there programs to reduce fees?

Many licensed providers participate in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative, which automatically lowers fees without a parent application. Some sites also participate in the $10-a-Day ChildCareBC program, capping full-time fees at $200 per month. Families with household income under roughly $111,000 per year may also qualify for the Affordable Child Care Benefit, which stacks on top of other reductions.

When should I start looking for after-school care in Abbotsford?

BC advisors recommend starting your search as early as possible, even during pregnancy for younger children. September brings the highest turnover at most facilities, with January and June as secondary windows. Since BC banned waitlist fees in April 2024, there is no cost to applying broadly.

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