Find Family Child Care (Home Daycare) in Castlegar.
Castlegar has 5 licensed Family Child Care homes listed on Little Scout, making this the only licensed home-based childcare option in the city. All 5 are Licensed Family Child Care providers, meaning care takes place in the provider's own home with a maximum of 7 children per setting. Right now, 1 currently reports an open space, so it is worth reaching out to multiple providers as early as possible.
5 family child care (home daycare) in Castlegar
Data from the BC Childcare Facilities registry, refreshed daily.
- Family Child Care
- 5
- With vacancies
- 1 (20%)
Frequently asked questions
How many licensed home daycares are there in Castlegar?
Little Scout lists 5 licensed Family Child Care homes in Castlegar. All 5 are home-based providers; there are no licensed group child care centres in this category.
What is a Licensed Family Child Care home and how is it different from a daycare centre?
A Licensed Family Child Care home is run by a provider in their own residence and is regulated under BC's Child Care Licensing Regulation. It is limited to a maximum of 7 children at a time, which typically means smaller groups and a more home-like setting than a centre-based daycare.
When should I start looking for a family child care home in Castlegar?
BC guidance is to start looking as early as the first trimester of pregnancy, since demand for licensed spaces consistently outpaces supply across the province. Because Castlegar has only 5 licensed family child care homes, applying to all available providers as soon as possible is strongly recommended.
Can licensed family child care homes in Castlegar participate in the $10-a-Day or CCFRI programs?
Yes. Licensed Family Child Care providers in BC can participate in the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI), which about 94% of licensed providers across the province have opted into. Some providers may also participate in the $10-a-Day ChildCareBC program, which caps full-time fees at $200 per month and is open to any BC family at a participating site, regardless of income. Check each provider's listing for their current program participation.