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Find Family Child Care (Home Daycare) in Dawson Creek.

Dawson Creek has 8 licensed Family Child Care homes listed on Little Scout, all operating in a provider's home setting with a maximum of 7 children per home. Among these, 2 serve infants, 2 serve preschool-aged children, 1 offers kindergarten out-of-school care, and 1 provides after-school care. One facility offers extended hours, which can be helpful for families with early or late shifts. Right now, 2 currently report open spaces, so it is worth reaching out to multiple providers.

8 family child care (home daycare) in Dawson Creek

Data from the BC Childcare Facilities registry, refreshed daily.

Family Child Care
8
With vacancies
2 (25%)
Extended hours
1

Age groups served

Infant2Preschool2Kindergarten OOS1After-School1

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed family child care homes are there in Dawson Creek?

Little Scout lists 8 licensed Family Child Care homes in Dawson Creek. All 8 operate in the provider's own home, with a maximum of 7 children per home as set by BC's childcare licensing rules.

Do any family child care homes in Dawson Creek offer extended hours?

Yes, 1 of the 8 licensed family child care homes in Dawson Creek offers extended hours. This can be a good fit for parents who need care outside standard daytime windows.

Can I get a fee reduction at a licensed family child care home in Dawson Creek?

Many licensed family child care providers in BC participate in the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative, which automatically lowers fees without any application from parents. You can also check whether a specific home participates in the $10-a-Day ChildCareBC program, which caps full-time fees at $200 per month.

When should I start looking for family child care in Dawson Creek?

BC advisors recommend starting your search as early as the first trimester of pregnancy, since demand for licensed spaces across the province significantly outpaces supply. Applying to several homes at once improves your chances, and since BC banned waitlist fees in April 2024, there is no cost to applying broadly.

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