Child Care Programs

FAQs

- Where do I go to find help with my child care needs?
- - Contact Heather Stocker, Administrative Assistant at Child Care Support & Services, Penticton & District Community Resource Society (250) 487-3373 if you do not find the answer to your question on the website.
- How much does childcare cost?
- - Preschool: 2 days = $104/month, 3 days = $144/month, 5 days = $225/month
  - 3-5 Age Childcare: $650/month
  - Infant/Toddler in Oliver: $700/month
  - Infant/Toddler in Penticton: 0-18mos = $850/month, 19-36mos = $735/month
  - Before/After School Care: Before School = $115/month, After School = $250/month
- Can I get help paying for my child care?
  - See the Resource Tab for a link to Subsidy information.
- Can I become a childcare provider?
  - See Penticton CCRR website
- What are my choices for childcare?
  - Preschool, Full Day Care, Before & After School Care
- Who do I contact if I have a concern about the safety standards of a childcare facility?
  - Program Supervisor
  - PDCRS Manager
  - PDCRS Executive Director
  - Licensing Direct
- What if I have a child with special needs?
  - Our Supported Child Development Program supports children to fully participate in inclusive neighbourhood childcare programs.
  - SCD services reflect best practices in child development and are based on the philosophy of inclusion. This means that the activities of playing, learning and growing happen in a way in which all children feel they belong.
  - Please contact Wendy at 250-492-5814 for more information about supported child development services.
- What Programs do you offer?
  - Please click the Program Tab
- Do you have a waitlist?
- Waitlists vary from program to program. Please contact the program supervisor for waitlist times.
- Do you provide morning care, and transportation to school?
  - Yes. Our After School Program in Penticton provides morning care and transportation to and from school.