Access to child care is a key component in ensuring that Prince Rupert is a livable community, able to attract and retain residents to support anticipated growth on the North Coast. In 2019-2020, the City completed a Child Care Assessment and Action Plan to help understand the local demand for child care spaces, which identified a gap of 49 spaces - a number that has likely increased due to the increased number of children identified in the 2021 census. See below for access to the full plan.