Find Family Child Care (Home Daycare) in Lake Country.
Lake Country has 5 licensed family child care homes listed on Little Scout, covering the full range of home-based daycare in the area. All 5 are licensed family providers operating out of the caregiver's home, with a maximum of 7 children per home as required by BC's Childcare Licensing Regulation. Right now, 2 currently report open spaces, so it is worth applying to several homes at once to improve your chances.
5 family child care (home daycare) in Lake Country
Data from the BC Childcare Facilities registry, refreshed daily.
- Family Child Care
- 5
- With vacancies
- 2 (40%)
Frequently asked questions
How many licensed family child care homes are there in Lake Country?
Little Scout lists 5 licensed family child care homes in Lake Country. All are home-based providers, meaning care takes place in the caregiver's own residence with no more than 7 children at a time.
What is family child care and how is it different from a daycare centre?
Licensed family child care is provided in the caregiver's private home rather than a commercial centre. BC licensing limits each home to a maximum of 7 children, which often means smaller group sizes and a more home-like setting than a group child care centre.
Can I get fee reductions at a licensed family child care home in Lake Country?
Yes. About 94% of BC's licensed providers participate in the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI), which automatically lowers fees at participating sites with no application required from parents. Eligible families can also stack the income-tested Affordable Child Care Benefit on top of any CCFRI reduction.
When should I start looking for a family child care home in Lake Country?
BC's general advice is to start looking during pregnancy, ideally in the first trimester, because demand for licensed spaces significantly outpaces supply across the province. Since Lake Country has only 5 licensed family child care homes, applying to all available options as early as possible is a practical approach.