Find CCFRI Daycares (Fee Reduction) in Merritt.
Merritt has 7 licensed childcare facilities participating in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI), made up of 4 licensed group centres and 3 licensed family childcare homes. At CCFRI-participating providers, operators automatically reduce fees by commonly $350 to $900 per month depending on your child's age band and facility type, with no application required from parents. Right now, 2 currently report open spaces, so it is worth reaching out to multiple providers as soon as possible.
7 ccfri daycares (fee reduction) in Merritt
Data from the BC Childcare Facilities registry, refreshed daily.
- Licensed Group
- 4
- Family Child Care
- 3
- With vacancies
- 2 (29%)
Frequently asked questions
How many CCFRI daycares are there in Merritt?
There are 7 licensed childcare facilities in Merritt participating in CCFRI. That includes 4 licensed group centres and 3 licensed family childcare homes.
What is the difference between licensed group and licensed family childcare in Merritt?
Licensed group child care is centre-based and typically serves larger groups of children by age band, such as infants, toddlers, or school-age kids. Licensed family childcare is provided in the caregiver's own home and is capped at 7 children. Merritt has 4 group centres and 3 family homes listed on this page.
Do I need to apply for CCFRI, and does it depend on my income?
No application is required from parents. CCFRI is an operator opt-in program, meaning the fee reduction is applied automatically at participating facilities. It is not income-tested, so any family using a participating provider receives the reduction.
When should I start looking for childcare in Merritt?
BC guidance is to start looking as early as the first trimester of pregnancy, since demand for licensed spaces significantly outpaces supply across the province. Since April 2024, BC has banned waitlist fees, so applying to multiple facilities at once carries no financial cost.
All facilities
Family Place
Licensed Group — 1914 Qhilchena Ave
VacancyHelew'u' Child Care Society
Licensed Group — 2190 Blair St
Lisa's Family Daycare
Licensed Family — 1510 Fir Ave
Little Skipper Daycare
Licensed Family — 2402 Coutlee Ave
Lower Nicola Band Little Stars Head Start
Licensed Group — 201 Horn Rd
Savannah's Little Explorers Child Care
Licensed Family — 1733 Granite Ave
White Bear Daycare
Licensed Group — 3191 Nicola Ave
Vacancy