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
E-Mail 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 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/childhoodconnectionsokanagan
Instagram 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