North Coquitlam is the most densely served area for licensed childcare in Coquitlam BC — with the highest concentration of licensed infant and toddler centres in the Tri-Cities, good transit access via the Evergreen Line (Lincoln Station), and close proximity to Burke Mountain and Westwood Plateau residential areas. This guide covers what North Coquitlam childcare specifically looks like. For Smiling Kids at 1380 Coast Meridian Road: 604-600-4393. North Coquitlam daycare 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.
North Coquitlam Childcare — The Neighbourhood Context
North Coquitlam (postal code V3E, plus parts of V3C) encompasses: the Coquitlam Centre/Lincoln Station commercial area, the Pinetree Way corridor, Town Centre Park, and the residential neighbourhoods extending north toward Burke Mountain. It’s the most transit-accessible part of Coquitlam for childcare, with multiple bus routes connecting to Lincoln and Lafarge Lake–Douglas SkyTrain stations.
Licensed Childcare Options in North Coquitlam
To search for all licensed centres in North Coquitlam: use ChildCareBC.ca with postal code V3E (North Coquitlam, Burke Mountain) and filter for Group Child Care Under 36 Months and CCFRI participation. This gives you the licensed infant/toddler options in the area.
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Smiling Kids — North Coquitlam’s Licensed Infant and Toddler Centre
Smiling Kids Childcare Centre at 1380 Coast Meridian Road is one of North Coquitlam’s established licensed group childcare centres. We serve families from North Coquitlam, Burke Mountain, Westwood Plateau, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody. Fraser Health licensed. CCFRI-participating. ITE-certified educators. 1:4 ratio. Call 604-600-4393 to enquire about availability.
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