Universal Child Care
Access to quality, affordable early learning and child care is one of the most tangible ways to advance gender equity.
YWCA BC advocates for public investment in child care to support women and families, help children thrive and strengthen the economy.
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It’s a sound economic investment. Studies show that public spending on quality, universal early learning and child care returns upwards of $2 for every $1 spent.
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It advances gender equity. With access to affordable child care, women are able to enter or return to the workforce, or move from part-time to full-time jobs. This contributes to their long-term financial security while addressing labour shortages.
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It's a smart social investment. Research shows that children who receive high-quality child care need fewer public funds later in life for education, employment and social programs.
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It helps communities. High-quality child care leads to improved social development, educational outcomes and labour force participation.
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It’s essential for economic recovery. BC’s post-pandemic economic recovery depends on child care so parents can return to work, families can leave social assistance, businesses are bolstered with employable prime-age applicants and the BC economy gains nearly 70,000 new jobs.
Our Early Learning and
Child Care Centres
The YWCA operates four early learning and child care centres across Vancouver to meet families’ needs.
We deliver a play-based curriculum, and staff are trained in early childhood, infant-toddler and special needs education, as well as first aid and CPR.
