British Columbia eliminates waitlist fees for licensed child care, effective April 1, 2024.

B.C. eliminates waitlist fees for families searching for licensed child care; 5% of providers, mostly in metropolitan areas, charged fees ranging from $25 to $200+. Effective April 1, 2024, families will no longer be charged to place their names on child care waitlists, removing a financial barrier for accessing high-quality care. The decision aims to support families with the cost of child care.