Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre

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Choosing Child Care

We provide parents and guardians with tools and resources to help find quality child care in Vancouver. From a list of child care providers to help navigating provincial subsidy applications, we are here to help. Explore our site to find more resources and articles on parenting as well as some of the other services and workshops we deliver to families and early childhood educators. Learn more about Choosing Child Care.

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Professional Development

WCCRC is a leader in developing and offering professional development opportunities and learning for certified Early Childhood Educators and early years' professionals. Our curriculum covers topics for those just entering the field and for those with years of experience who wish to add to their toolbox and share their experience. For more resources both for educators and children in your care, visit our Westcoast Early Learning Library (WELL).
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Westcoast CCRC

Serving For Over 30 Years

Known and respected for our collaboration and community-building, WCCRC provides consultation and guidance to government, researchers and other organizations to promote and support excellence in early care and learning across BC. We are a trusted source of resources, referrals and information for families looking for child care and those who provide it.

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Vancouver Child Care Resource & Referral

Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre is the host organization for the Vancouver Child Care Resource & Referral (VCCRR). The Vancouver CCRR program provides a wide range of services to support both child care providers and families seeking child care within the City of Vancouver. Visit the Child Care Resource and Referral Centres - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca) website to find CCRRs in other communities in BC.

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THE WORLD OF CHILD CARE

Stay on top of the latest updates and changes at WCCRC and in the world of child care through the latest news and articles below.

Westcoast Wave Newsletter - November 2026

Read on for a vibrant mix of learning opportunities, government news, and family centred resources across Westcoast in our November Westcoast Wave Newsletter!

Westcoast Wave Newsletter - October 2026

Read on for a vibrant mix of learning opportunities, government news, and family centred resources across Westcoast in our October Westcoast Wave Newsletter!

BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 6, Episode 2: Dianne Liscumb

Welcome to Season 6 Episode 2 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast!

As we re-air this podcast episode, we do so in loving memory of Dianne Liscumb, a remarkable leader, educator, mentor, and former Executive Director of WCCRC (now CCRC), who passed away on September 15.

Listen now at BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 6, Episode 2 or wherever you get your podcasts

Remembering Dianne Liscumb

Remembering Dianne Liscumb: A Legacy of Leadership, Learning, and Service

With profound gratitude and respect, we honour the life and legacy of Dianne Liscumb, who served as Executive Director of WCCRC from 1998 to 2012. Through her dedicated service, exceptional leadership, and unwavering commitment to our mission, Dianne helped strengthen our organization and enrich the broader community we serve.

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