BC Child Care Licensing Regulation: What Parents Should Know
The BC Child Care Licensing Regulation (B.C. Reg. 332/2007) is the provincial rulebook for licensed child care. It sets requirements for health and safety, staff qualifications, child-to-staff ratios, record-keeping, and physical environments, and regional health authorities enforce it through inspections. Licensed providers must meet these standards. If not, the rules may not apply. If you […]
Is Your Victoria Daycare Licensed? A 5-Minute Verification Guide
To check if a Victoria daycare is licensed, search the facility in Island Health’s child care inspection database, then confirm it on the BC Child Care Map. A licensed facility appears in both with an address, capacity, and inspection history. If it appears in neither, treat it as unlicensed until Island Health says otherwise. This […]
How to Choose a Daycare Centre in Victoria, BC (2026 Guide)
A daycare centre in Victoria, BC is a licensed group child care facility where certified educators look after children while parents work or study. The right one holds a licence you can verify, meets BC’s staffing ratios, employs certified educators, and explains every fee up front. This guide is for Victoria parents choosing child care […]
What Is Licensed Family Child Care in BC? A Parent’s Guide
Licensed family child care in BC is a government-licensed daycare run from the provider’s own home, for a maximum of seven children. The licensee personally provides the care, and the program must follow provincial law and regular health authority oversight. This guide is for parents comparing daycare options and people considering opening a home-based program. […]
Daycare & Childcare in Victoria, BC: A Parent’s Guide to Finding, Checking, and Paying for Care
Daycare in Victoria, BC means licensed care that Island Health inspects, found through your local Child Care Resource and Referral centre, the provincial child care map, or direct enquiry. Costs depend on the provider’s fee-reduction status. Licensed care is the only type where a regulator checks ratios, staff training and safety. This guide is for […]
Why Learning Through Play Matters in Early Childhood
Play is an important part of childhood. For young children, play is not simply a way to have fun—it is one of the natural ways they explore the world, develop new skills and build confidence. At Freedom ChildCare Centre, we believe children learn best when they are given opportunities to explore, create, interact and discover […]