In Centre-du-Québec, family and social values come first for everyone from members of the community to government leaders and socioeconomic players. These values include
Health
Family well-being and freedom
Work-life balance
Gender equality
Providing topnotch service
Nearly fifty daycare centers are available for young children, including 35 early childhood centers (CPEs) and 5 offices that regulate family daycares, all overseen by Ministère de la Famille et des Aînés (a Québec ministry dedicated to families and the elderly) and offering a total of 6,145 places. Sixteen community organizations provide additional childcare and support services to families.