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

There are 7 licensed after-school care facilities in Prince George. Of those, 2 are Licensed Group centres and 5 are Licensed Family Child Care homes, giving families a mix of centre-based and home-based settings.

Licensed Group centres are facility-based programs that can serve larger groups of school-age children. Licensed Family Child Care homes operate in the provider's home and are limited to a maximum of 7 children total, which can mean a smaller, more intimate environment.

Yes, if a facility has been approved by the province, the $10-a-Day ChildCareBC program caps full-time licensed fees at $200 per month per child. The program is open to any BC family at a participating site and is not income-tested.

BC advisors recommend starting your search as early as possible, ideally before your child reaches school age. September is the highest-turnover month, making it a key window to secure a spot, with January and June as secondary opportunities.