You don’t have to run it alone

Free business coaching and support for licensed childcare operators across the Kootenays.

Childcare is changing across BC — and operators like you are at the heart of keeping our rural communities working. Through the Kootenay Childcare Initiative, licensed operators can access expert coaching and business support, at no cost.

01

You’d like more confidence in the business side of running your organization.

02

You have licensed spaces sitting empty because you can’t find qualified staff.

03

You’re ready to expand but need help with the financial and operational planning.

04

There’s a part of your business that’s hard to manage — or hard to understand.

05

You want your facility to be here for the long term, but you’re not sure where to start.

If any of this sounds familiar, you're in the right place

What's available?

Support is matched to your needs and can include:

01

One-to-one business coaching
with experienced coaches

02

Recruitment support

to help you fill vacant ECE positions

03

Monthly business training sessions

on topics that matter to operators

04

Peer mentoring

with an experienced childcare operator

05

Workshop and webinar referrals

06

Templates and resources

you can put to work right away

Ready to get started?

The application takes about five minutes. Tell us a bit about your organization and where you’d like support — we’ll take it from there.

Are you a licensed childcare operator?
This program is only for licensed childcare operators only.
Thinking about becoming one? Leave your details below and we'll send you resources to get started..
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Name of Organization *
Job Title *
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Type of Childcare *
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Key areas you are looking for support on *
Other areas of support *
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When you submit this form, your information may be shared with CFEK, CFCK and KES so they can connect you with the support you've requested. Your information stays confidential and is only used within this initiative.

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