Find CCFRI Daycares (Fee Reduction) in Smithers.

There are 8 licensed childcare facilities in Smithers participating in CCFRI, made up of 5 licensed group centres and 3 licensed family providers. None of these facilities offer extended hours.

Licensed group centres are centre-based facilities serving children across different age bands. Licensed family child care is offered in the provider's home and is limited to a maximum of 7 children. Smithers has 5 of the former and 3 of the latter participating in CCFRI.

CCFRI is an automatic fee reduction at participating licensed providers. Parents do not apply; the operator opts in and the reduction is built into what you are charged. Reductions commonly range from $350 to $900 per month depending on the age of your child and the type of facility.

BC childcare advisors recommend starting your search during pregnancy, ideally in the first trimester, as demand consistently outpaces supply across the province. Because BC banned waitlist fees in April 2024, there is no cost to applying to multiple facilities, so it pays to contact several providers at once.