On-demand, on-site, child care services for children 18 months to 12 years-old, available days and evenings, seven days a week

What is Pop-Up Child Care?

Pop-Up Child Care is a local social enterprise offering innovative child care solutions, while providing equitable employment for immigrant women.

Pop-Up was launched in July 2019 by Pacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS), a non-profit organization helping immigrant and refugee women since 1975.

What are the benefits of on-site child care?

Advancing Equity and Reducing Barriers

Providing on-site child care creates a more inclusive and accessible environment, allowing parents—especially women and primary caregivers—to fully engage with your event, service, or workplace. This supports equitable participation and helps remove systemic barriers.

Boosting Engagement and Attendance

Accessible child care increases the likelihood that parents can attend and stay longer at events or in the workplace, contributing to higher engagement, improved productivity, and more diverse participation.

Strengthening Trust and Long-Term Relationships

Demonstrating awareness of child care needs builds trust and strengthens relationships with customers, clients, and employees. It reflects a commitment to family-friendly practices and a socially responsible brand.

Fostering Community and Social Sustainability

On-site child care encourages meaningful social interactions. While children play together, parents connect and build community—creating a resilient support network around your organization that aligns with broader sustainability and well-being goals.

How it works

Supporting businesses, non-profits, events, and more with professional on-site child care solutions.

Submit a Request

Complete our online Booking Request form with the details you currently have available.

Consultation & Planning

Our team will contact you to discuss your needs, confirm logistics, and plan the next steps.

We Take Care of the Rest

From setup to clean-up, we manage all aspects of childminding—including staffing, engaging activities, and on-site coordination—so you can focus on your event or service with peace of mind.

What people say

“The gala night is our busiest, fastest-moving, and most important night of the year for us, and we felt completely supported and comfortable knowing that childminding was covered. The space looked beautiful and so, so fun for the kiddos to enjoy.”

Emily Chan,
BC Child Youth Advocacy Coalition

“[the child minder] was amazing. She showed up early, was well prepared, and helped in setting up and winding down.”

Rahila Ansari,
Immigrant Services Society of BC

“Supporting newcomers in creating a space for their careers to blossom is amazing work being provided by PIRS’ Pop Up Child Care.”

Honorio JP Guerro,
KIWASSA Neighbourhood House

Child Care with Heart and Purpose

Pop-Up Child Care is more than a service — it’s a movement rooted in care, community, and opportunity. Launched by the Pacific Immigrant Resource Society (PIRS), this social enterprise creates meaningful pathways for immigrant and refugee women by offering child care training and employment.

At the same time, it responds to the growing need for accessible, quality child care — helping families participate fully in work, community events, and services.

With every booking, you’re not only supporting families — you’re investing in equity, inclusion, and a future where everyone belongs.