Let's make sure child care is included in the 2018 BC budget
Universal child care levels the playing field for all children, maximizes women's participation in the economy and positions BC as a leader in the global knowledge-based economy.
- Janet Austin, CEO, YWCA Metro Vancouver
We’re in the midst of child care chaos and families are struggling
The average cost in Vancouver is $1,400/month for children under three.
Only one in five children are guaranteed a spot.
After housing, child care is often the highest expense for families.