Early Years

Family Place

CCRR

Mission4Kids Family Place

Family Place offers a variety of on-site, outdoor and online programs for families with children 0-6 years of age. Families and caregivers have access to a variety of resources, education workshops and programs, clothing exchange, speciality programs and referrals with the goal of reducing isolation, increasing knowledge and confidence in parenting skills.

Community workers such as a Public Health Nurse, Dental Hygienist, a Supported Child Care Worker and Child Development Specialists are invited to the program for informative sessions.

Activities are planned throughout the day and on some weekends to ensure accessibility for all family members. Mission4Kids Family Place monthly calendar is circulated to our registered participants.

The following programs are currently offered at Family Place:

Baby Steps: A drop-in program for parents and caregivers of children 0-18 months to exchange information, build friendships and socialize. Also includes interactive sessions with guest speakers and professionals such as infant development consultant, dental hygienist, community nurse etc.

Loose Parts Drop-In: Loose parts play involves endless possibilities of unstructured exploration for Children (age 4 to 8 yrs) with a participating adult. This child-led activity provides them with an opportunity to be creative and inventive in their environment, manipulating and constructing objects through play.

Mother Goose: Children (age 0 to 23 months) and their parents enjoy learning new rhymes, songs and stories; organized in collaboration with Mission Literacy in Motion and CAPC

For more information and to register, contact our team. Walk-Ins welcome!
Phone: (604) 826-3634
Email: [email protected]
In person: 33313 3rd Ave, Mission, BC V2V1J9

Nature Works: Families with children age 0-6 years meet at Heritage park, Rain or shine, to walk under the trees, do an activity, have a snack, read a story and sing songs.

Nobody’s Perfect: An interactive parenting program for families with children 0-5 years where they learn about child development, health and behaviours.

New to Canada Parenting: This is a support group for parents who are New to Canada and is organized in collaboration with our New to Canada team.

Summer Story Time: Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime! Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes
and more.

Toddler Time: Fun and interactive activities for families with children walking to age 3 years.

For more information and to register, contact our team. Walk-Ins welcome!
Phone: (604) 826-3634
Email: [email protected]
In person: 33313 3rd Ave, Mission, BC V2V1J9

EVENT CALENDAR

Child Care Resource and Referral

Mission Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) is committed to providing information, referrals, training and resources to families, individuals and organizations who are seeking the best childcare and early learning options in our community.

Our CCRR team support ChildCare Providers and Parents with children (0-6 years) through various resources, programs and educational workshops.

We support child care providers through referrals, workshops, training, networking, consultation, facility visits and a resource library.

For more information, contact our team.
Phone: (778) 201-2367
Email: [email protected]
In person: 33313 3rd Ave, Mission, BC V2V1J9

Workshops

We offer online, in-person and self-paced workshops available to childcare providers as well as parents. Information on our latest course offerings is available in the calendar below:

If you are facing any difficulties, please contact our team.
Phone: (778) 201-2367
Email: [email protected]

Looking for Childcare?

Our team provides the following services to parents and guardians with children 0-6 years of age:

Childcare information and referrals: Mission CCRR maintains a current database of all Licensed family, Licensed Group and RLNR (registered Licensed Not Required) Childcares as well as Preschools in the area. We provide parents and guardians with tools and resources to help find quality childcare in Mission. We maintain a current listing of childcare providers, we will assist you in navigating provincial subsidy applications, and we are always here to help you with any questions you may have.

Submit your childcare request by simply completing the form and our staff will send you a list of childcare providers that are relevant to your needs.

CCRR Referral Request Form

Affordable Child Care Benefit (ACCB) application support: The Affordable Child Care Benefit is a monthly payment to help eligible families with the cost of childcare. Factors like income, family size, and type of care determine how much support families can get.

To find out you eligibility and receive an estimate.

Affordable Child Care Eligibility

Toy lending library:

Registered families can borrow up to 3 kits containing high quality, educational and interactive toys and games.

Toy Lending Library Guidelines

Access the toy lending library

Providing Childcare?

Our team provides the following services to childcare providers in Mission:

Consultations in person or by phone

Referrals

Workshops and Trainings

Networking

Drop-in Programs

Newsletters

Start-up Resources

Resource Lending Library

A selection of over 50 different theme kits is available to childcare providers registered with MCSS. Each kit has a combination of activities, games, craft and circle time; making planning activities for days in your childcare very easy. We also provide free monthly pick up and delivery service.

Resource lending library is available for childcare providers only.

First time users

Registered Users

Access Lending Library

Thank you to our Generous Supporters

In addition to funding from the Province of British Columbia, the Government of Canada, and the District of Mission, Mission Community Services Society would like to thank the many individuals and organizations for their generous donations that truly make a difference in the community.