If you live in Burke Mountain and need licensed infant or toddler daycare in Coquitlam, Smiling Kids Childcare Centre is your closest licensed option for children 6 months to 3 years. Our two North Coquitlam locations on Coast Meridian Road and Hockaday Street are a short drive from Burke Mountain neighbourhoods. Call 604-600-4393 to check current availability.
Why Burke Mountain Families Choose Smiling Kids
Burke Mountain is one of the fastest-growing residential communities in Coquitlam — and licensed daycare spots in the area are in short supply. Many families are on multiple waitlists and settling for unlicensed home daycares while they wait. Smiling Kids gives Burke Mountain parents a licensed, RECE-staffed alternative that is practical to reach.
- Licensed by the BC Ministry of Health. Every classroom meets BC licensing ratios and safety standards — legally enforceable minimums, not just guidelines.
- Registered Early Childhood Educators in every room. All lead educators hold RECE certification. For infant and toddler rooms, we require Infant and Toddler Certificate training — a higher standard than the basic ECE licence.
- BC Childcare Subsidy (ACCB) accepted. The Affordable Child Care Benefit reduces your out-of-pocket cost based on household income. Many Burke Mountain families pay significantly less than full fees after applying.
- Two North Coquitlam locations. Both Smiling Kids locations are accessible from Burke Mountain without going downtown.
- Consistent caregivers. Primary caregiver assignments mean your baby or toddler builds a secure attachment with one or two educators — not rotating staff every day.
Infant Daycare for Burke Mountain Babies (6–18 Months)
Smiling Kids accepts infants from 6 months of age. Our infant programme is built around each baby’s individual schedule — their natural sleep, feed, and wake cycles are respected and maintained, not forced into a group timetable. Burke Mountain parents returning from parental leave often tell us their biggest concern is whether daycare will follow their baby’s routine. At Smiling Kids, we start with an intake meeting to understand your baby’s daily patterns before their first day.
Our infant rooms include age-appropriate sensory exploration, tummy time, floor play, reading aloud, and outdoor time in strollers. Every infant has a daily record parents can review — feeds, naps, diaper changes, and key moments from the day.
Toddler Daycare for Burke Mountain Children (18 Months–3 Years)
Children between 18 months and 3 years are in a rapid language and social development window. Smiling Kids toddler rooms maintain a 1:4 educator-to-child ratio, following BC regulations for under-36-month care. Our RECE educators use language-rich interactions throughout the day: narrating activities, responding to every communication attempt, introducing vocabulary through play.
Toddlers spend time in structured play, outdoor exploration, music, movement, and simple art activities — all designed for the developmental stage of 18–36 months, not repurposed preschool curriculum.
BC Childcare Subsidy: What Burke Mountain Families Need to Know
The BC Affordable Child Care Benefit (ACCB) is available to eligible families based on household income. For infant and toddler care, the subsidy can be substantial. Families do not need to be receiving other provincial benefits to qualify. Smiling Kids is a licensed provider — enrolled families are eligible to apply for the ACCB. Our admin team can walk you through the application steps during your enrolment consultation.
How to Enrol from Burke Mountain
Enrolment starts with a phone call or contact form submission. We will confirm current availability for your child’s age group and proposed start date, schedule a centre tour, and walk you through the intake paperwork including the ACCB subsidy application if applicable.
Spots fill quickly — particularly for infants under 12 months. If your target start date is more than a few weeks away, getting on our waitlist now secures your place. Call 604-600-4393 or visit our Contact page to begin enrolment.
Our Locations — Convenient from Burke Mountain
- 1380 Coast Meridian Road, Coquitlam, BC V3E 3H1
- 1467 Hockaday Street, Coquitlam, BC
Both locations are open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Phone: 604-600-4393. Burke Mountain families driving south on David Avenue reach Coast Meridian Road in under 10 minutes during off-peak hours.
Frequently Asked Questions — Burke Mountain Daycare
Do you have infant spots available?
Availability changes frequently. Call 604-600-4393 for current openings in your child’s age group.
Can I use the BC Childcare Subsidy at Smiling Kids?
Yes. Smiling Kids is a licensed provider and eligible families can apply for the ACCB to reduce their monthly fee.
What age does Smiling Kids accept?
We accept children from 6 months (infant) to 36 months (toddler programme).
Do you offer full-day care?
Yes — Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Our Coquitlam Childcare Programmes
Smiling Kids specialises exclusively in the 6-month to 3-year age range. Learn more about our specific programmes:
- Infant Daycare in Coquitlam (6–18 months) — Individual schedules, sensory play, daily parent updates
- Toddler Daycare in Coquitlam (18 months–3 years) — Language-rich programming, 1:4 ratio, outdoor play every day
Ready to book a tour or check availability? Call 604-600-4393 or contact us online.