Choosing Child Care

Other Places To Get Help

Online Resources

British Columbia Ministry of Child and Family Development
Web Address:	www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/childcare/parents.htm
At this Web site, parents can search for licensed child care facilities by city, by postal code, and by licence category using the child care search tool.
British Columbia Ministry of Health Services—Facilities Licensure
Web Address:	http://www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/ccf/index.html
The Community Care Facilities Branch is part of the Population Health and Wellness Division of the Ministry of Health Services. The Branch is responsible for the development and implementation of legislation, policy, and guidelines to protect the health and safety of persons being cared for in licensed facilities. Licensed community care facilities include: Residential care facilities for children/youth and adults. These may include long-term care for seniors, group homes, and drug and alcohol facilities. Child daycare facilities. These may include group daycare centers, preschools, out-of-school care, and family child care facilities.
British Columbia Ministry of Health Services—Licensed Child Care Facilities
Web Address:	www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/ccf/child/publicat/comm/com014.pdf
This Web site provides a public list of licensed child care facilities.
Child and Family Canada
Web Address:	www.cfc-efc.ca
The Child and Family Canada Web site is maintained by non-profit organizations to provide the public with information on child and family issues.
Playground Safety Organizations
Web Address:	www.outdoorfunstore.com/playground_safety_organizations
This Web site lists organizations that are related to the playground industry; the organizations provide information to help you establish and maintain safe playgrounds. Additionally, you will find information on the Web site about how to make playgrounds, swing sets, and other play equipment safe for children.

Organizations

Canadian Child Care Federation (CCCF)
383 Parkdale Avenue
Suite 201
Ottawa, ON  K1Y 4R4
Phone:	1-800-858-1412 (613) 729-5289
Fax:	(613) 729-3159
E-mail:	info@cccf-fcsge.ca
Web Address:	http://www.cccf-fcsge.ca
The Canadian Child Care Federation (CCCF) is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of child care services for Canadian children and families. CCCF includes 16 regional affiliate organizations, independent members, and other partner organizations. The CCCF Web site provides a wide range of information on child care.
Canadian Childcare Directory
2178 Marc Lane
Burlington, ON  L7M 4G5
Phone:	1-877-319-8941 (toll-free)
Fax:	(905) 319-7797
E-mail:	info@childcaredirectory.com
Web Address:	http://www.childcaredirectory.com
The Canadian Childcare Directory provides an online, searchable directory of child care providers. The Web site also provides information and resources on child care.
Canadian Paediatric Society
2305 Saint Laurent Boulevard
Ottawa, ON  K1G 4J8
Phone:	(613) 526-9397
Fax:	(613) 526-3332
E-mail:	info@cps.ca
Web Address:	www.cps.ca
The Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) promotes quality health care for Canadian children and establishes guidelines for paediatric care. The organization offers educational materials on a variety of topics, including information on immunizations, pregnancy, safety issues, and teen health.
International Nanny Association
2020 Southwest Freeway
Suite 208
Houston, TX  77098
Phone:	(713) 526-2670 1-888-878-1477
Fax:	(713) 526-2667
Web Address:	www.nanny.org
The International Nanny Association is a nonprofit educational association for nannies and those who educate, place, employ, and support professional in-home child care providers. The organization publishes annual directories of nanny training and employment programs. It is not a placement agency.
Safe Kids Canada
180 Dundas Street West
Toronto, ON  M5G 1Z8
Phone:	(416) 813-6766 1-888-723-3847
Fax:	(416) 813-4986
E-mail:	safekids.web@sickkids.ca
Web Address:	http://www.safekidscanada.ca
Safe Kids Canada is a national injury prevention program provided by the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. The Web site provides information on keeping children safe and preventing injuries.

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Author:	Douglas Dana Debby Golonka, MPH	Last Updated: February 21, 2007
Medical Review:	Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine
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