Child Care Board (Yukon)

About the Child Care Board (Yukon)

The Board makes recommendations to the Minister of Education on any issues that pertain to child care. The functions of the Board are:

to encourage the development and support of child care services which meet the needs of parents and children in the Yukon;
to make recommendations to the Minister on any matter pertaining to child care;
to review any policies, programs, services or administrative procedures of government departments in matters pertaining to child care;
to advise on the planning, development, standards, co-ordination and evaluation of child care services in Yukon; and
to hear appeals under the Act.
Authority: Child Care Act, section 4
Type: advisory
Appointment process: Order-In-Council
Requirements: no legislated criteria required to join
Term: not to exceed 2 years but may be reappointed for a further term
Meetings: at least 2 times per year
Department: Education
Honoraria: OIC 2009/205

Apply to be a member

Any Yukon resident is eligible to apply to serve on a government board or committee.

Complete the application.
Prepare a brief resume. This should include information relevant for sitting on the board or committee.
Submit your completed application and resume.
In person: Inquiry Desk at 2071 Second Avenue in Whitehorse. We are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Address your envelope "Attention: Boards and Committees Secretariat (CM-1)"
Email: [email protected]
Mail:
Government of Yukon
Boards and Committees Secretariat (CM-1)
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6

Members are appointed by a Minister, Cabinet or the Legislative Assembly.

School board and school council members can be elected or, in some cases, appointed.

Appointments to these boards are based on standing committee recommendations:

Some boards and committees members are required to hold certain professional qualifications or affiliations.

Current members

For questions about the Child Care Board, email [email protected].