Childhood Connections – Okanagan Family and Childcare Society
Record #:
KNA0064
Last Modified:
28 Feb 2022
Last Full Update:
28 Feb 2022
Contact Information
| PUBLIC BULLETIN | Formerly Kelowna Child Care Society |
| Office Phone | 250.762.3536 |
| Fax | 250.861.1299 |
| resource@childhoodconnections.ca | |
| Website | www.childhoodconnections.ca |
| CanadaHelps Donation Page | www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/kelowna-child-care-society/ |
| Primary Contact | Melissa Hunt, Executive Director; Phone: 250.762.3536 ext 203; Email: melissah@childhoodconnections.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/childhoodconnectionsokanagan Instagram: https://instagram.com/childhoodconnections |
Description & Services
| Service Details | - Provides services that include the Child Care Resource and Referral Program & Family Resource Program - Outreach program with drop-in programs, community development and presentations on Subsidy and Child Care - Mutual Aid program, providing low-cost and accessible training for child care providers and early childhood development professionals, consultation and support visits to child care providers/centres - Information and Referral that provides parents with child care referral options, child care information and consultations, and child care subsidy application assistance - Recruitment for Registered License not Required (RLNR), which supports Family Child Care Providers working to become Licensed with Child Care Licensing - Self-help programs that include the Toy and Resource Lending Libraries for parents, child care providers, and community partners, guidance and support choosing developmentally appropriate toys and activities for children aged 0-12 years - Offers Public-access computer |
| Hours | Mon: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Tues: 9:30 pm - 6:00 pm Wed: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Thu: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Fri: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| How to Apply | FREE Memberships are available |
| Cost | Many of our services are provided at no cost |
Location
| Address & Map | 1505 Harvey Ave, #101 Kelowna, BC Canada V1Y 6G1 |
| Located In Community | Kelowna |
| Major Intersection | Harvey Ave and Burtch Road |
Other Details
| Accessibility | Ground floor - wheelchair accessible |
| Languages | English |
| Established | 1977 |
| Former Name | Kelowna Child Care Society |