Childcare in Coquitlam BC | Smiling Kids at 1380 Coast Meridian Rd

Smiling Kids Childcare Centre is a Fraser Health licensed infant and toddler group care centre at 1380 Coast Meridian Road, North Coquitlam, BC V3E 0E9. We provide licensed group childcare for children aged 6 months to 3 years, serving families from Coquitlam, Burke Mountain, Westwood Plateau, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, and Burnaby Burquitlam.

Our Coquitlam Location

Smiling Kids is located in the heart of North Coquitlam on Coast Meridian Road, one of the primary north-south corridors through the Tri-Cities. The centre is convenient for families commuting along Coast Meridian, Lougheed Highway, or the Evergreen SkyTrain extension, and is within 10 minutes of the Coquitlam Centre area.

• Address: 1380 Coast Meridian Rd, Coquitlam, BC V3E 0E9
• Neighbourhood: North Coquitlam (between Ranch Park and Burke Mountain)
• Nearby landmarks: Westwood Centre, Coast Meridian Elementary, Lafarge Lake, Town Centre Park
• Transit: Bus routes along Coast Meridian Rd; close to Coquitlam Central and Lincoln SkyTrain stations
• Parking: On-site parking available for drop-off and pick-up

Programs Available at Our Coquitlam Location

We offer two licensed programs at our 1380 Coast Meridian Rd location:

Infant Program (6 Months to 18 Months)

Licensed under Group Child Care Under 36 Months. Registered ECEs with Infant/Toddler Education (ITE) credentials. Individual feeding and sleep schedules; sensory-rich environment; daily outdoor time; responsive one-to-one care. CCFRI and ACCB subsidies apply.

Toddler Program (18 Months to 3 Years)

Also licensed under Group Child Care Under 36 Months. Same licensing standards, same 1:4 ratio. Play-based learning curriculum built around language development, social skills, and gross motor exploration. BC’s Early Learning Framework guides all programming.

See: Infant Care Program | Toddler Program

Licensing and Oversight

Smiling Kids Childcare Centre holds a current licence issued by Fraser Health Authority for Group Child Care Under 36 Months. Fraser Health conducts routine inspections and responds to any parent complaints. Our licence is posted at the centre and can be verified at any time by calling Fraser Health at 604-949-7700.

Licensed childcare in BC guarantees:

• Minimum staff qualifications (Registered ECE + ITE for under-36-months groups of 5+)
• Maximum group size of 12 children under 36 months
• Mandated staff-to-child ratio of 1:4
• Regular health and safety inspections
• Formal complaints process through the health authority

Areas We Serve in Coquitlam and the Tri-Cities

Families at Smiling Kids come from across the Tri-Cities area and beyond. We regularly serve families from:

• Coquitlam: Burke Mountain, Westwood Plateau, Ranch Park, Austin Heights, Upper Coquitlam, Town Centre, North Coquitlam
• Port Moody: College Park, Heritage Mountain, Glenayre, Pleasantside
• Port Coquitlam: Lincoln, Birchland Manor, Mary Hill
• Burnaby: Burquitlam, Burnaby Mountain, Government Road

Childcare Costs and BC Subsidies at Our Coquitlam Location

Full-time licensed infant and toddler care costs in Coquitlam typically range from $1,400 to $2,000/month before subsidies. BC families benefit from:

• CCFRI: Up to $900/month automatic fee reduction (no application — applied directly at Smiling Kids)
• ACCB: Up to $1,250/month income-tested support (apply at childcare.gov.bc.ca)

Many families in Coquitlam pay $0–$400/month for full-time licensed infant care after both subsidies. See our full guide to childcare costs in Coquitlam.

Waitlist for Childcare at Our Coquitlam Location

Licensed infant and toddler spots at Smiling Kids are in high demand. Our current waitlist for infant spots runs approximately 12–18 months. We recommend adding your child to the waitlist as soon as you know your expected childcare start date.

To join our waitlist: call 604-600-4393 or send an inquiry online.

Frequently Asked Questions — Childcare at 1380 Coast Meridian Rd, Coquitlam

Where exactly is Smiling Kids located?

We are at 1380 Coast Meridian Road, Coquitlam, BC V3E 0E9. The centre is on the east side of Coast Meridian Road between Prairie Avenue and Smith Avenue. On-site parking is available directly in front of the building.

Is there parking at the centre?

Yes — on-site parking is available for drop-off and pick-up. There is no time limit during operating hours. Please use designated parking spaces and not the road shoulder during morning peak drop-off.

What are your hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The centre is closed on BC statutory holidays. We provide an annual closure calendar at the start of each childcare year.

Do you serve families outside of Coquitlam?

Yes — we serve families from throughout the Tri-Cities area including Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, and families from Burnaby Burquitlam and Burnaby Mountain. Proximity to our location on Coast Meridian makes us accessible from Highway 7 (Lougheed), Mary Hill Bypass, and Barnet Highway.

Book a Tour of Our Coquitlam Childcare Centre

Call 604-600-4393 or request a tour online — we will schedule a 30-minute walkthrough during operating hours, Monday to Friday.

Also see: Licensed Daycare Coquitlam BC | Infant Daycare Coquitlam | Childcare Coquitlam BC