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.
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You’d like more confidence in the business side of running your organization.
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You have licensed spaces sitting empty because you can’t find qualified staff.
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You’re ready to expand but need help with the financial and operational planning.
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There’s a part of your business that’s hard to manage — or hard to understand.
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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:
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One-to-one business coaching with experienced coaches
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Recruitment support
to help you fill vacant ECE positions
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Monthly business training sessions
on topics that matter to operators
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Peer mentoring
with an experienced childcare operator
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Workshop and webinar referrals
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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.