Capilano University (CapU) has announced that the Children’s Centre on the main campus in North Vancouver has been selected to become a $10 a Day ChildCareBC centre effective December 1.
CapU currently offers 69 childcare space, and the new Centre for Childhood Studies will add an additional 74 spaces. The $10 a Day child care, coupled with the recent announcement regarding the Centre for Childhood Studies at CapU further enhances the university’s position as a leader in early childhood education and care, the University said.
“This will improve equity and significantly increase access to quality child care at Capilano University,” said Brad Martin, dean of Education, Health and Human Development, CapU.
“Having access to $10 a Day child care will be life-altering for our families, many of whom are students or employees at the university,” said Sara Sutherland, manager, the Children’s Centre at CapU.
“We are so thrilled Capilano University’ Children’s Centre is now a $10 a Day child care centre. My husband and I have three children at the Centre, so the savings are life-changing for our family!” said parent Jocelyn Hallman. “This allows us to pay down our debt, save for emergencies and adjust our work weeks to spend more time with our kids. We are still taking in the news – and so truly happy!”
The B.C. Government’s $10 a Day ChildCareBC program aims to make child care more affordable, and as part of this plan families will pay no more than $200 a month per child for full-time child care.
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