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Children, Youth & Families - Child Care / Resources

Adoption 2 Car Seat Safety 7 Child Care / Resources 15 Child Development / Special Needs 25 Children / Youth Support 11 Early Years (0-5 yrs) Programs 38 Family & Individual Resources Centres 7 Family Support 14 Foster Parents / Foster Children 5 Health Centres / Family Services 11 Literacy 8 Pregnancy /Newborns 21 Separation / Divorce 5 Sexual Health 7
Child Care Centres / Referrals /Resources 12 Child Development Support 2 Subsidy 1

Aboriginal Supported Child Development (ASCD) Program - West Kootenay Boundary

Intended for children who require extra support to be included in a child care setting more info

Address / Contact Info
Circle of Indigenous Nations Society (COINS)
1801 Connors Road
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 3N9
W.K. Program Coordinator: (250) 608-5909
G.F./Boundary Program Consultant: (250) 444-9595
COINS Main Office: 1-877-904-2634
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Affordable Child Care Benefit

The Child Care Subsidy is a monthly payment from the BC government that helps eligible BC families to meet the costs of child care.more info

Address / Contact Info
Toll-free: 1-888-338-6622
Fax (toll-free): 1-877-544-0699
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Blueberry Creek Early Learning and Care Centre

Licensed Child care programs include Infant & Toddler, Blueberry Buds (ages 3-5 years, After School caremore info

Address / Contact Info
Blueberry Creek Community School Hub
200 Centre Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 3B9
Office: (250) 365-7201
Infant Toddler Program: (250) 608-7201
Patch After School Care: (250) 304-3860
Phone number (after hours): (250) 304-5714
Fax: (250) 365-6654
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Castlegar & District Kids Club

Preschool & After School care from September to Junemore info

Address / Contact Info
2101 6 Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 3B2
Coordinator: (778) 460-5108
Kootenay Family Place Office: (250) 365-8448
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Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) Program - Boundary

Offers information and support for parents and care providers including childcare options, parenting resources, workshops and a toy & book lending library. more info

Address / Contact Info
Sunshine Valley Child Care Society
162 72nd Avenue
, Grand Forks, BC, V0H 1H0
Phone: (250) 442-5152
Toll-free: 1-800-475-2823
Fax: (250) 442-2811
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Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) Program - Trail & Castlegar

Offers information and support for parents and care providers including childcare options, parenting resources, workshops and a toy & book lending library. more info

Address / Contact Info
Trail Family and Individual Resource (FAIR) Centre, 2079 Columbia Avenue
, Trail, BC, V1R 1K7
Phone: (250) 364-2980
Toll Free: 1-866-223-8966
Fax: (250) 364-1255
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Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) Program - West Kootenay

Offers information and support for parents and care providers including childcare options, parenting resources, workshops and a toy & book lending library. more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Kids Society - CCRR Centre
106 - 518 Lake Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4C6
Phone: (250) 352-0407
Fax: (250) 352-0410
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Hobbit Hill Children's Centre

A fully inclusive facility providing licensed group care for school age children aged 6 to 12 years. more info

Address / Contact Info
749 11th Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 1J7
Hobbit Hill Centre: (250) 365-7280 ext 234
Head Supervisor: (778) 460-5109
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Kootenay Kids Early Care and Learning Centre

Provides high-quality developmentally-appropriate childcare with programming specifically designed to promote development of the whole child. more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Kids Society
1102 Davies Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 5Y9
Centre: (250) 354-4673
Kootenay Kids Office: (250) 352-6678
Fax: (250) 352-5523
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Robson Community School After School Program

After school program at the Robson Community School operated by the Blueberry Creek Community School Society.more info

Address / Contact Info
3131 Waldie Avenue
, Robson, V1N 4V3
Teresa Rogers, Program Manager: (250) 304-5714
Blueberry Creek Community School: (250) 365-7201
Phone number (after hours): (250) 365-5922
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