Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre

Updated Hours & Information for the WELL (library)

Starting Tuesday, February 24, 2026:

Monday & Tuesday: Open only for returns

Wednesday: 9am - 8pm

Thursday: 9am - 4:30pm

Friday: 9am - 4:30pm

Saturday: 9am - 4pm

The library is open for returns only in the last 15 minutes before closing every day.

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.

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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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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.

BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 5, Episode 5: Sherlana Shroeder

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 5 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast!

During this episode, we're joined by Sherlana Shroeder. Chetwynd is the colonial name for the place our guest Sherlana lives. Sherlana is of Cree and Métis descent from Saskatchewan, though her connection to community is deeply impacted by the colonial disruption of Indigenous families. As an adult, she has been actively reclaiming her heritage through connections with Elders, learning her ancestral language, and engaging with the work of Indigenous scholars. This journey of cultural reclamation fuels Sherlana’s passion and purpose in the field of Early Childhood Education. She is committed to fostering environments where children grow up knowing their stories, cultures, and identities—without needing to reclaim them later in life. Sherlana joined the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC already rooted in advocacy, and with the support of a strong network of colleagues and board members, she continues to strengthen her voice in pursuit of meaningful, systemic change.

BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 5, Episode 4: Rita Chudnovsky

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 4 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast!

During this episode, we're joined by Rita Chudnovsky, as we explore $10aDay Child Care: Where We Are and Where We Are Going! For more than 30 years, has been right in the heart of BC’s child care advocacy movement and a femtor to many. She’s worked alongside the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC and so many community partners across the province and the country. And if you ask her, she’ll tell you that it didn’t take long before the work—and the people—completely captured her heart.

Listen now at BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 5, Episode 4: Rita Chudnovsky or wherever you get your podcasts.

BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 5, Episode 3:

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 3 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast!

During this episode we explore the BC Early Years Professional Development Bursary Program—what it is, why it matters, and how it’s shaping educators' learning across the province of British Columbia, in Canada. Our guests are two impactful leaders—Kathreen Riel, who manages the bursary fund, and Maryam Naddaf, Director of Frog Hollow’s Reggio-Inspired Learning Centre.

Listen now at BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast Season 5, Episode 3: Kathreen Riel & Maryam Naddaf or wherever you get your podcasts.