$10-A-Day Child Care Being Expanded In BC

Applications will soon be accepted from child care providers to join the $10 a Day ChildCareBC program.

“We will be delivering even more $10-a-day spaces to B.C. families because we know what a difference these spaces make,” said Rachna Singh, B.C. Minister of Education and Child Care.

“By making child care more affordable, families are able to pursue more opportunities, which will benefit everyone. I want to thank the child care providers who are partnering with us to deliver these life-changing savings to families.”

The $10-a-day program reduces the average cost of child care for full-time, centre-based care, from $1,120 a month to $200 a month.

On average, families save approximately $920 a month per child with a $10-a-day space.

All licensed child care providers are encouraged to apply for the program, and priority will be given to larger non-profit, publicly delivered and Indigenous-led providers, which primarily offer care to children five and younger.

Sites offering the $10 a Day ChildCareBC are not income-tested and are open to any family, regardless of finances.

Applications open on October 1st to support the expansion of spaces from more than 15,000 to 20,000 by spring 2026.

To learn more, visit Government of British Columbia.