FREE: Child Care Resource and Referral

The Cowichan Valley Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) program provides support, referrals, and resources to families and child care providers for free or at low cost. The CCRR program is funded by the Province of British Columbia, and serves the Cowichan Valley from Saltair to the Malahat, including Chemainus, Duncan, Shawnigan Lake, Lake Cowichan, and Penelakut and Thetis Islands. Benefits to parents: * Support and consultation when choosing child care * Referrals to registered child care providers * Help applying for Affordable Child Care Benefits * Free fax, photo copying and computer access to child care related * Access to child care related workshops. Benefits to child care providers: * Listed on the CCRR care provider registry and referral data base * Business Coaching and Mentorship to help with start-up and ongoing * Help navigating the multitude of regulations and available grants * Toys & Equipment Lending Library, we are also a host library for BC Aboriginal Child Care Society * Access and support with Affordable Child Care Benefit for Care Provider and their clients * Registered License Not Required providers, higher Affordable Child Care Rate to Family * Access to recognized and targeted learning opportunities at reduced rates * Access to Private Facebook Group for ongoing support and networking * Referrals to community resources * Special appreciation events * Quarterly CCRR E-Newsletter * Updated Information on Ministry of Children & Family Development * Information about business liability insurance Call for more details 250-746-4135 Ext 231