Child care Resource & Referral
Our CCRR team supports:
Parents & Guardians
Finding child care options that fit your family’s needs.
Child Care Providers
Professional development, resources, and networking opportunities.
Community Members
Anyone interested in learning more about early learning and child care in the Shuswap region.
Whether you’re a parent searching for care, a provider looking for support, or simply curious about child care in your community — we’re here to help.
How It Works
Getting started is simple:
- Connect with Us – Reach out by phone, email, or stop by our office.
- Tell Us What You Need – We’ll ask about your child’s age, needs, and location.
- Get Referrals – We’ll provide you with a customized list of licensed and registered child care options.
- Ongoing Support – We’re here for follow-up questions, guidance on quality child care, and information about financial supports.
- Our service is free – confidential, and available to everyone.
Affordable Child Care Benefit (ACCB)
Need help with child care costs? We can guide you through the Affordable Child Care Benefit (ACCB) application process.
- Learn if you’re eligible
- Get support with the application and required documents
- Understand how the benefit works and how to renew
We make the process easier, so you can focus on what matters most — your child.
Community Toy Lending Library
Our Toy Lending Library gives families and child care providers access to high-quality toys, games, and learning materials — at no cost!
- Borrow up to 3 weeks at a time
- Toys for developmental ages 0 – 6 years
- Great way to try new items before purchasing
- Perfect for parents who want to swap out toys, grandparents who have little ones visiting, and for child care providers who want to expand their selection.
Information for Child Care Providers.
- Parent referrals to your child care
- Support and on site activity visits
- Assistance with Affordable Child Care Benefits
- Use of early learning equipment, toys and resource materials
- E-bulletin updates
- Professional development opportunities with workshops and training
- Child Care centre support network and social events
- Information on business start up, program planning and curriculum development
- Ages and Stages questionnaire support and training
- Visuals and Board Maker help at our office
- Internet access at our office
Information for Parents
- Child care information & referrals
- Affordable child care benefit assistance
- Parent workshops
- Help parents work from home
Get in touch:
We’re here to answer your questions and support your journey. Contact us today to learn more.
Visit us at:
551 Trans-Canada Hwy NE, Salmon Arm
Our Community Toy Library is open weekdays from:
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
