Part-time daycare in Coquitlam is available at some licensed centres for families who don’t need 5-day full-week care. This guide covers how part-time licensed daycare works in Coquitlam, whether CCFRI and ACCB subsidies apply to part-time schedules, and what Smiling Kids offers. Full guide: daycare Coquitlam. Call 604-600-4393.
For information on BC childcare subsidies and licensed daycare regulations, visit the Government of BC Childcare Resources. Smiling Kids Childcare Centre is a licensed childcare facility meeting all BC childcare regulations.
Part-Time Licensed Daycare in Coquitlam — What’s Available
Part-time options at licensed Coquitlam centres typically include:
- 3-day per week: Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday plus one more day
- 4-day per week: Full week minus one day
- Half-day options: Some preschool-age licensed programmes offer AM or PM sessions — less common for infant/toddler rooms
Important: licensed infant rooms (1:4 ratio with ITE-certified educators) have limited part-time spots. Many infant rooms operate full-time only to maximize spot efficiency. Contact each centre about part-time availability before assuming it’s offered.
CCFRI and ACCB for Part-Time Care
Both CCFRI and ACCB apply to part-time schedules:
- CCFRI: Applied proportionally to part-time fees — if the part-time fee is $800/month gross, CCFRI reduces it by the applicable portion
- ACCB: Calculated based on the fee charged and your household income. A part-time fee means a proportionally smaller ACCB benefit than full-time, since ACCB is linked to the amount charged
Subsidy guide: BC childcare subsidy 2026 | ACCB BC.
When Part-Time Daycare Makes Sense in Coquitlam
Part-time licensed daycare may be the right choice for families where:
- One parent works part-time (3-4 days) and doesn’t need care for remaining days
- Extended family provides care for 1-2 days per week
- The parent is on parental leave return and rebuilding work hours gradually
- The family is using a combination arrangement (3 days licensed + nanny/grandparent for remaining days)
Combination care guide: full-time vs part-time daycare Coquitlam.
Part-Time Availability at Smiling Kids Coquitlam
Smiling Kids considers part-time arrangements on a case-by-case basis depending on current room capacity and schedule alignment. Part-time spots are less frequently available than full-time spots — contact us as early as possible if you specifically need part-time care. Call 604-600-4393 to discuss your schedule needs and current availability. Contact us online.
