East Kootenay Child Care Needs Assessment Final Report
October 19, 2025 Press Release
November 12, 2025 Press Release
Access the full report here
Notice regarding changes/amendments to the document.
One page synopsis of critical issues: Child Care Needs Assessment Report
The Elk Valley Child Care Barriers and Opportunities Survey Final Report is completed and available to the public. The survey report reflects a similar crisis in child care and early childhood education as in the East Kootenay Region with added unique challenges of shift work and rotating work schedules for many individuals working in the region.
Please share this link with as many individuals as possible who may have an interest in child care issues in the East Kootenay region of BC.
The Action Plan/Phase 2 of the project is currently being developed based on the results of the survey and recommendations of the final report.
Media Coverage:
Cranbrook Daily Townsman
Summit 107
B-104
Columbia Valley Pioneer
Thank you to Project Funders & Supporters:
The East Kootenay Child Care Needs Assessment Task Force wishes to thank the Columbia Basin Trust, Success By Six, ChildrenFirst, the East Kootenay Child Care Resource and Referral and 45 Conversations for their funding/in-kind contributions toward this project. We would also like to thank members of the East Kootenay Child Care Needs Assessment Advisory Committee for their ongoing feedback and support toward the success of this project.
Further Information or Questions?
For further information or if you have any questions on this initiative please contact:
Mary Noble
Children First and Success By 6 Regional Coordinator
East Kootenays
Phone: (250)426-2542
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.EKkids.ca
Project Consultant –
Jane Boyd
Consultant & Early Childhood Educator
45 Conversations Media & Education
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @boydjane
Website: www.45Conversations.com
