Child Care Resource & Referral
As a part of our commitment to helping children and families thrive, Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) provides services and support to child care providers and parents throughout Northern BC. We work to enhance the availability and quality of child care services by providing information, support, resources as well as referral services to families and child care providers across our region. Child Care Resource and Referral is operated by YMCA BC and funded by the Ministry of Education and Child Care. Our office is located at the YMCA Early Learning Centre at 2020 Massey Drive where families and caregivers can stop by for assistance with child care subsidy or use our Lending Library. Visit the CCRR website for office hours. If you are a care provider and would like to schedule a support visit please email nbc.ccrr@bc.ymca.ca or call (250) 563-2483.
The Professional Development Schedule is Here!
See what Child Care Resource and Referral are offering Spring 2024.
Workshops
We are committed to helping families thrive through a variety of resources for parents including workshops. Visit our friendly staff during our office hours or give us a call and we will be happy to support you in any of your child care needs.
| Date | Workshop |
|---|---|
| Tuesdays, Ongoing | Active Play – Starting September 6: 10:00a.m.-11:30a.m. |
| Tuesdays, Ongoing | Highland Hours – Starting September 6: 9:00a.m.-12:30p.m. |
| Fridays, Ongoing | Friday Play Time – Starting September 9: 9:00a.m.-11:00a.m. |
| November 16, 2023- May 9, 2024 | CCRR Community of Practice: Illuminating Care |
| April 20, 2024 | Mud Kitchen Workshop |
| April 25, 2024 | Bear Safety for Caregivers of Young Children |
| April 27, 2024 | Positive Guidance in School Age Care |
| May 1, 2024- October 31, 2024 | StoryWalk® |
| May 2, 2024 | Malicounda: Rhythm & Drumming |
| May 4, 2024 | Container Gardening |
| May 4, 2024 | Jig Dancing Workshop |
| May 17, 2024 | Childcare Provider Appreciation Dinner (Mackenzie) |
| May 25, 2024 | Child Care Appreciation Networking & Luncheon (Prince George) |
| June 13, 2024 | Cyber Bullying & Social Media Awareness |
| June 17, 2024- June 28, 2024 | Responsible Adult |
We have a New Online Registration Site! With this new online registration site, you will be able to sign into your profile, update your information, sign up, and pay for CCRR workshops! Let’s get started!
- Go to the website: mynbcy.ca
- First search to see if you are already in the system by hitting the forgot password link, enter in your email address.
- If you are already in the system, it will send you a password reset email. If you are not in the system, then you will need to click on the join link under the sign in fields and fill out the required information.
- Once you are all set up you will be able to sign in and see your profile. Please make sure that the first time that you sign in you check that the information on your profile is correct and up to date, by clicking on the edit link beside your name.
To sign up for workshops:
- Click on activities, and type “CCRR” in the search bar, and our workshops will show up. This will allow you see what workshops are being offered, course information, as well as sign up for workshops that you are interested in. If there is a workshop fee, you will be required to pay in order to complete the registration, and can now be completed online as well!
Once you are registered for the workshops you will be able to see what you have signed up for on your profile. We understand that this will be much easier and more convenient for many of our patrons, but for those that still prefer to call us to register this is still an option. If you have any questions, would like any assistance please contact us at (250) 563-2483.
Resources for Parents
We are committed to helping families thrive through a variety of resources for parents including; information about quality child care, referrals to child care, assistance with subsidies, workshops, access to our Toy Lending Library and information about providing child care in your own home. Visit our friendly staff during our office hours or give us a call and we will be happy to support you in any of your child care needs. Funding For Child Care: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/caring-for-young-children/child-care-funding
Resources for Child Care Providers
We are committed to helping children thrive through support for child care providers in our community. We offer the Good Beginnings Course to start your own child care, access to our toy and resource lending library, support visits from CCRR where we will facilitate special programming, referrals to your child care program, training and workshops, networking opportunities and a monthly newsletter to keep you up-to-date on activities, trainings and ideas for your program. Provincial Child Care Map: http://maps.gov.bc.ca/ess/hm/ccf/
Toy and Resource Lending Library
Our Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) program offers a Toy and Resource Lending Library. From books, games and puzzles, and felt stories, we’ve got you covered. Come in to see what we have to offer. We also offer dental kits.
