For information about the child care response to COVID-19 please visit the British Columbia Government website
A licensee must ensure the health, safety and well-being of children being cared for in his/her facility, and comply with the requirements of the Act, Regulation and Standards of Practice. As a licensed care provider you are required to review and become familiar with the legislation.
The following forms and publications provide a wealth of information that will be useful in assisting you with your day to day operations.
Licensing forms
- Application Form
- Criminal Record Check
- Immunization Record
- Fire and Life Safety Checklist
- Nutrition Self Assessment
- Reportable Incident (Fillable PDF)
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Branch publications
- Fire and Life Safety for Licensed Home Based Child Care Settings in British Columbia
- Furnishings and Equipment Guidelines for Licensed Child care facilities
- Guiding Children's Behaviour
- Moving to a New Location
- Obtaining a Licence
- Parents Guide to Selecting Child Care
- Preventing Illness in Child Care settings
- Preventing Injury in Child Care Settings
- Quick Guide to Common Childhood Diseases
- Standards of Practice for Active Play
- Standards of Practice for Family Child Care
- Standards of Practice for Safe Play Areas
- The Role of the Licensee
- The Role of the Licensing Officer
Other publications and resources
- An Informational Guide to Young Children's Outdoor Play Space 7 Cs
- Appetite to Play
- Canada’s Food Guide
- Child Care Resource and Referral Program (CCRR)
- Disinfection Options in Child Care Facilities
- Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Guide=
- Guidelines for Developing Policies and Procedures
- Health Link BC
- Health Link BC – Immunizations for Children
- Local Government Requirements: A Handbook for Child Care Providers
- Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care and Schools
- Ministry of Children and Family Development - Child Care
- Nutrition
- Responding to Child Welfare Concerns
- Using Your Home for Daycare
- Well Beings