Licensed child care, fee subsidies, early years programs, and help choosing care
Supports and develops Indigenous early learning and child care resources and services across BC. Offers culturally-based resources, training, and education for parents and child care providers...
Runs after-school programs, youth centres, early childhood programs, family support, and mental health counselling across Kelowna. The Downtown Youth Centre on Richter Street is a drop-in for...
A partnership of community groups working together to support early child development in the Central Okanagan. Connects early years services and raises awareness about child development. Meets...
Weekly early childhood program with cultural and language activities, nutrition, health info, and family support. Two daytime sessions and one evening Family Night per week. Primarily for...
Strength-based assessment program supporting Indigenous families involved with the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). Helps ensure child safety, prevent removal, and provide...
Public health nursing services including immunizations across the lifespan, infant and early childhood growth and development assessments, breastfeeding support, sexual and reproductive health...
6-month program for immigrants, refugees, and newcomers in the Thompson-Okanagan region. Includes 8 weeks of certificate training at Okanagan College plus a 3-month work placement with wage...
Individualized therapy for children from birth to age 12 with autism. Services include assessments, personalized programs, and progress tracking in the home, community, or daycare. Parent...
Programs for kids and families: daycare (ages 3-5), Family Playtime (infant-5 with parent), drop-in (ages 5-12), before-school program, and after-school care (ages 6-12).
Free drop-in early learning program for toddlers and preschoolers (birth to school age) with their parent or caregiver. Led by a certified early childhood educator. Play-based activities to build...
Free support to help children with extra needs participate in childcare and community programs.
United Way funds and coordinates community programs across the Central and South Okanagan. Programs supported include early childhood development, youth services, food security, financial...
Provincially-licensed daycare facility on WFN lands. WFN Members receive a subsidized rate; enrolment is open to everyone. Specialized programming includes play-based learning, Okanagan/syilx...
Two programs for Indigenous families on and off reserve. The early years program (ages 0-6) provides home visits, developmental screenings, and help accessing services. The supported child...
Free help finding child care in the Central Okanagan. Search a database of local child care options, get help choosing what's right for your family, apply for the Affordable Child Care Benefit,...
Young Parent Program at Kelowna Secondary School, run by YMCA of Southern Interior BC with Central Okanagan Schools. For parents under 24 who had their first child before age 20: child care,...
Monthly child care subsidy from the BC government to help eligible families with the cost of licensed child care. Amount based on income, family size, and type of care. Apply online through the BC...
Family resource programs including Circle of Security parenting groups, a community kitchen, food programs for families, and early childhood drop-in programs for ages 2–5. Free and low-cost.
Free dental prevention for kids ages 0-6, including cavity risk checks, screening, oral health education, and fluoride varnish.
Emergency and transitional housing for women and children fleeing violence. Provides a safe, comfortable, and confidential place to stay with food, essentials, abuse recovery support, and help...
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Community resources for Kelowna & West Kelowna