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About

Childhood Connections Okanagan Family and Childcare Society (formerly Kelowna Child Care Society) is a non-profit society that has been providing services in the Central Okanagan since 1977.  Throughout this time, the society has seen many changes in the community. Initially, the focus of the Society was primarily around child care, and although this is still a key service, the Society has evolved and provides many services that support the healthy growth of children in our community.

Regular Office Hours:

Due to Covid-19 CCS will have a gradual opening. Doors are open to walk in clients.

  • Monday 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM*
  • Wednesday 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

*If you require assistance outside of regular hours please contact the office to request a personal appointment.

The Mission of Childhood Connections Okanagan Family & Childcare Society is to facilitate quality child care and provide a a wide range of programs, services and resources which support families in our community

Our Mandate

To promote quality child care within the community by working cooperatively with all local child care organizations, community partners and services. We support parents by providing child care referrals, child care information, and support to access child care subsidies, in addition to providing a wide range of family resource services and information.

 

STAFF DIRECTORY

  • Melissa Hunt, Executive Director
  • Cindy Polachic, CCRR Referral Consultant
  • Yvonne Stauble, CCRR Coordinator
  • Nicole Hoodicoff, FRP/CCRR Coordinator
  • Sam Hawes, Program Consultant
  • Oksana Martens,  Administrative Support

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • President: Kim Hurd
  • Vice President: Bram Eekhout
  • Treasurer: Terry Yesaki
  • Secretary: Samantha Krulitski
  • Directors at Large: Betty Clelland, Chad Point, Saskia Battersby, Ivan Ho, Eve Layman