Childcare registration in Coquitlam 2026 — the complete registration process from waitlist through enrollment, ACCB application through ChildCareBC.ca, settling-in schedule, and how Smiling Kids handles new family registration (604-600-4393). 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.
The Coquitlam Childcare Registration Timeline
Typical registration timeline: Pregnancy/birth → join 6-8 waitlists. 4-6 weeks before spot offered → tour scheduled. Spot offered → 48-72 hours to accept. Acceptance → 1-2 weeks to complete enrollment forms. 4-6 weeks before care starts → ACCB application submitted. 5 weeks before return to work → settling-in begins. Day 1 of care → parent stays at centre.
What You Need for Smiling Kids Registration
To register on our Smiling Kids waitlist: child’s name and DOB (or due date), your contact information, target start date, and whether you need full-time or part-time. To complete enrollment: signed parent service agreement, consent forms, immunization records, BC health card, emergency contacts. For ACCB: ChildCareBC.ca account, Notice of Assessment, care confirmation from us. Full application guide | Coquitlam daycare checklist.
