CVCDA Childcare Resource and Referral

Children and Families receive what they need to thrive.

The CVCDA Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) program is a place where families, child care workforce and child care providers can get the support needed to raise happy and healthy children in Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland, Powell River and the surrounding Comox Valley. We offer child care referrals, resources, information and the support. This is made possible through our funding partners.

CCRR Can Help You With:

  • Affordable Child Care Benefit
  • Childcare BC New Spaces Fund
  • Start Up Grants
  • Childcare BC Maintenance Fund

Services For Parents & Families

  • Consultant support
  • Free child care information and referrals on-line or in-person
  • Affordable Child Care Benefit assistance and forms
  • Workshops and training opportunities
  • Computer and phone access
  • Support in pursuing a career in child care
  • Drop-in playgroups
  • Free on-line computer access

Services For Childcare Providers

  • Consultations in person or by phone
  • Access to a liability insurance product designed specifically for child care providers
  • Referrals
  • Lending library & resources
  • Computer access
  • Affordable Child Care Benefit
  • Workshops & training
  • Networking & drop-in groups
  • Newsletters & job postings
  • Laminating & photocopying

Program Locations

Comox Valley

CCRR Office
211B-750 Comox Rd,
Courtenay BC V9N 3P6

Phone

250-338-4288 ext 276

Email

childcare@cvcda.ca

Office Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sunday: Closed

Powell River

CCRR Satellite Office
7105 Nootka Street,
Powell River, BC V8A 5E3

Phone

236-255-1436

Email

kristal@cvcda.ca

Office Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Program Staff

Michelle Carty

Child Care Resource and Referral Program Lead

250-338-4288 ext 276

mcarty@cvcda.ca

Sue McGiffin

Child Care Resource and Referral Consultant for Comox Valley

250-338-4288 ext 276

sue@cvcda.ca

Lisa Heavenor

Child Care Resource and Referral Consultant for Powell River

236-255-2578

lisa@cvcda.ca

Kristal Gordon

Child Care Resource and Referral Consultant for Powell River

236-255-1436

kristal@cvcda.ca

Connect with Family Advocate

To get started with any of our CVCDA services email intake@cvcda.ca or speak with April Statz.