A licensed childcare centre in Coquitlam is a facility that holds an active Child Care Licensing Regulation (CCLR) facility licence issued by Fraser Health — BC’s regional health authority for the Tri-Cities area. Smiling Kids Childcare Centre is a licensed Group Child Care Under 36 Months facility in North Coquitlam. Call 604-600-4393. Daycare Coquitlam guide.
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.
What Makes a Coquitlam Childcare Centre “Licensed”
- Active facility licence issued by Fraser Health under BC’s CCLR
- Annual (or more frequent) unannounced inspections by Fraser Health licensing officers
- Mandatory educator credentials: ECE certificate + ITE certification for infant/toddler rooms
- 1:4 maximum educator-to-child ratio for children under 36 months
- Minimum indoor and outdoor space requirements per child
- Safe sleep, nutrition, illness exclusion, and programming standards compliance
How to Verify a Coquitlam Childcare Centre Is Licensed
- Ask to see the facility licence on your tour — it must be posted visibly
- Search by postal code and centre name on ChildCareBC.ca
- Call Fraser Health’s Coquitlam-area licensing office to confirm active status
Smiling Kids — Licensed Childcare Centre in North Coquitlam
Smiling Kids Childcare Centre Ltd holds an active Fraser Health facility licence for Group Child Care Under 36 Months. Our licence is posted at the entrance and available for review. We are CCFRI-participating and employ ITE-certified educators in our infant and toddler rooms. To verify our licensing status or arrange a tour: call 604-600-4393. Fraser Health licensing guide | CCLR BC requirements.
