Temporary Emergency Childcare for Essential Workers

Connects essential service workers in Vancouver with licensed childcare providers that are open and available for childcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. Provides parents and guardians a referral to temporary childcare for children ages birth to 12 years (including those with special needs) if they are providing essential services, as defined by the Province; live or work in Vancouver; and have no appropriate childcare alternatives. Priority will be given to those children whose parents are frontline workers in public health and health services, social services, law enforcement, first responders, and emergency response. Hours of operation and fees for childcare vary by operator. Essential workers with a child age five to 12 who is currently enrolled with the Vancouver School Board may also be eligible for in-school support being offered at select VSB schools. Eligible parents or guardians should submit an online request form.