North Coquitlam is home to Smiling Kids Childcare Centre — a Fraser Health licensed Group Child Care (Under 36 Months) program at 1380 Coast Meridian Road serving infants and toddlers from approximately 4 months to 3 years. If you live or work in North Coquitlam and are searching for licensed infant or toddler daycare, Smiling Kids is your closest established option on Coast Meridian Road.
What Makes North Coquitlam a Great Location for Infant Daycare
North Coquitlam has become one of the Tri-Cities’ fastest-growing family neighbourhoods. The area bounded by Coast Meridian Road, David Avenue, Coquitlam River, and Ranch Park Road is home to a growing population of young professional families. Key characteristics of the North Coquitlam daycare landscape:
- Access to Highway 1: Coast Meridian Road connects directly to Highway 1 interchange in approximately 8 minutes. Families commuting west to Burnaby or Vancouver can drop off at Smiling Kids and then reach Highway 1 within minutes — making daycare not a detour but a part of the commute route.
- Lincoln SkyTrain Station: 6 minutes south on Coast Meridian Road. For families using the Evergreen Line, Smiling Kids is a logical drop-off before heading to Lincoln Station.
- Burke Mountain connection: Coast Meridian Road connects directly to the Victoria Drive / Burke Mountain corridor. Burke Mountain families — one of Coquitlam’s fastest-growing residential areas — are 5–8 minutes from Smiling Kids.
- Established residential community: Ranch Park, Clark Road, the Coquitlam River greenway area — all established North Coquitlam neighbourhoods with many families seeking licensed infant care.
Smiling Kids Childcare Centre — North Coquitlam
Program details:
- Location: 1380 Coast Meridian Road, North Coquitlam, BC V3E 0E9
- Licence: Fraser Health Group Child Care (Under 36 Months)
- Age range: Approximately 4 months through 3 years
- Group size: Maximum 12 children
- Ratio: 1:4 educator-to-child
- Educator credentials: ECE-registered; ITE credentials in infant room
- Curriculum: Play-based, aligned with BC’s Early Learning Framework
- CCFRI: Full participation (up to $900/month automatic reduction)
- ACCB: Accepted (apply at childcare.gov.bc.ca before start date)
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
Licensed Daycare in North Coquitlam: What to Look For
Not every facility calling itself a daycare in North Coquitlam is licensed. Before enrolling anywhere, verify:
- Ask to see the facility’s Fraser Health licence
- Confirm CCFRI participation (not all licensed centres participate)
- Ask for the most recent Fraser Health inspection report
- Confirm ITE credentials if your child is under 18 months
You can verify any North Coquitlam daycare’s licence directly with Fraser Health at 604-949-7700, or use the ChildCareBC locator at childcare.gov.bc.ca.
North Coquitlam Daycare Waitlists: The Real Situation
Licensed infant daycare in North Coquitlam is heavily oversubscribed. Quality licensed programs in the area maintain waitlists of 12–18 months for infant spots. This is not unique to Smiling Kids — it reflects a province-wide shortage of licensed Group Child Care (Under 36 Months) spaces.
Practical guidance for North Coquitlam families:
- Join the Smiling Kids waitlist as early as possible — even before or during pregnancy if you know your target care start date
- Join 2–3 waitlists simultaneously across North Coquitlam, Burke Mountain, and central Coquitlam
- Have a bridge plan (trusted nanny, family member) for the period before your licensed spot begins
- Apply for ACCB early at childcare.gov.bc.ca — ACCB is not retroactive
BC Subsidies for North Coquitlam Families
- CCFRI: Up to $900/month automatic reduction applied to your Smiling Kids invoice
- ACCB: Up to $1,250/month income-tested (apply before your child starts at childcare.gov.bc.ca)
- Combined: For most North Coquitlam families earning under $80,000, the effective net cost is $200–$600/month
Frequently Asked Questions — Daycare in North Coquitlam
What licensed infant daycare is available in North Coquitlam?
Smiling Kids Childcare Centre at 1380 Coast Meridian Road is one of North Coquitlam’s established licensed Group Child Care (Under 36 Months) programs. Use the ChildCareBC locator at childcare.gov.bc.ca to see all licensed facilities in the North Coquitlam postal code area, or call Smiling Kids directly at 604-600-4393.
How far is Smiling Kids from Lincoln SkyTrain Station?
Smiling Kids is approximately 6 minutes north of Lincoln SkyTrain Station on the Evergreen Line via Coast Meridian Road. Families commuting westbound to Vancouver or Burnaby can drop off at Smiling Kids and reach Lincoln Station within 10 minutes of leaving our front door.
Is there a daycare waitlist in North Coquitlam?
Yes. Licensed infant programs in North Coquitlam have 12–18 month waitlists. Contact Smiling Kids at 604-600-4393 as early as possible to join. Joining our waitlist doesn’t obligate you to accept a spot if your circumstances change.
Contact Smiling Kids — Licensed Daycare in North Coquitlam
1380 Coast Meridian Rd, North Coquitlam, BC V3E 0E9 | 604-600-4393 | Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
Also serving nearby areas: See our guide to licensed childcare near Westwood Plateau Coquitlam for families in upper North Coquitlam.
Planning your childcare search? Our complete guide to daycare in Coquitlam covers all our programmes, costs, BC childcare subsidies (CCFRI reduces fees to ~$10/day), how to choose a licensed centre, and step-by-step enrollment. For infant-specific care (0–18 months): infant daycare Coquitlam. For toddler care (18–36 months): toddler daycare Coquitlam BC.
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🔗 Related Resources
- Licensed Daycare Coquitlam — Smiling Kids Childcare Centre
- Infant Daycare North Coquitlam (4–18 Months)
- Childcare in Coquitlam BC — What Parents Need to Know
- BC Childcare Subsidy: CCFRI + ACCB for Coquitlam Families
- How Much Does Daycare Cost in North Coquitlam? 2026
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Also see: Childcare Near Me Coquitlam | Licensed Daycare North Coquitlam
