BC New Spaces Fund daycare — how the provincial government creates new licensed childcare spots, which Coquitlam communities are benefiting from new spaces, and the timeline for new licensed daycare openings in the Tri-Cities area. 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 Is BC’s New Spaces Fund?
BC’s New Spaces Fund is a capital grant program providing funding to licensed childcare operators to create new spaces. Since 2021, it has created thousands of new licensed spots across BC. Eligible recipients include non-profit and for-profit licensed operators who meet quality standards and commit to CCFRI participation and quality measures.
New Spaces in Coquitlam and the Tri-Cities
Growing communities in the Tri-Cities — particularly Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain, Westwood Plateau, and North Coquitlam — have been among the priority areas for new spaces, as residential growth has outpaced childcare supply. Watch for new licensed centre announcements through the City of Coquitlam, ChildCareBC.ca, and local news. BC childcare 2026 | BC childcare 2027.
