BC Child Care Licensing — British Columbia's quality rating system
British Columbia's quality rating and improvement system (CCLL) is managed by BC Ministry of Children and Family Development. Ratings are and required for all licensed providers.
Look up a provider's rating
CCLL — official provider search
How providers are evaluated
Staff education & credentials
Director and teacher qualifications, early childhood education degrees, credential levels.
Curriculum & learning environment
Use of research-based curriculum, quality of learning materials, classroom setup.
Classroom interactions
Observed teacher–child interactions using standardized tools like CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System).
Family engagement
Communication practices, family involvement policies, cultural responsiveness.
Program administration
Financial stability, staff policies, ongoing professional development.