Licensed Childcare Near Westwood Plateau Coquitlam

Families living in Westwood Plateau, Burke Mountain, and upper Coquitlam often ask: where is the nearest licensed childcare near Westwood Plateau? This guide answers that question with practical information about licensed infant and toddler care options accessible to Westwood Plateau families.

Where Is Licensed Childcare Near Westwood Plateau?

Westwood Plateau is a residential neighbourhood in the upper northeast area of Coquitlam. Licensed infant and toddler childcare in this area is primarily found in North Coquitlam and along the Coast Meridian Road corridor, which runs from Westwood Plateau directly south toward the Lougheed Highway.

Smiling Kids Childcare Centre at 1380 Coast Meridian Rd, North Coquitlam is the closest CCFRI-participating licensed childcare to Westwood Plateau. It is approximately 5 to 8 minutes south of Westwood Plateau via Coast Meridian Road — a straight, direct route with no major turns or traffic complexity.

What Childcare Is Available Near Westwood Plateau?

Smiling Kids Childcare Centre offers two licensed programs for children from birth to 3 years of age:

• Infant Program (4 to 18 months) — Fraser Health licensed, 1:4 educator-to-infant ratio, ITE-credentialed educators, CCFRI-participating (up to $900/month off)
• Toddler Program (18 months to 3 years) — Play-based learning, outdoor play, music and movement, healthy snacks. CCFRI-participating (up to $600/month off).

How Far Is Smiling Kids from Westwood Plateau?

Smiling Kids Childcare Centre is located at 1380 Coast Meridian Rd, at the intersection of Coast Meridian Rd and David Ave in North Coquitlam. From Westwood Plateau:

• By car: approximately 5 to 8 minutes south via Coast Meridian Road
• By transit: Bus routes run along Coast Meridian Rd toward Coquitlam Centre and Lougheed Town Centre
• Commute direction: If you commute toward Lougheed Highway, the Evergreen SkyTrain, or Coquitlam Centre, Smiling Kids is directly on your route

BC Childcare Subsidies for Westwood Plateau Families

Westwood Plateau families are eligible for the same BC childcare subsidies as all Coquitlam families:

• CCFRI (Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative): Reduces infant care fees by up to $900/month and toddler care by up to $600/month automatically at participating centres. Smiling Kids Childcare Centre participates in CCFRI.
• ACCB (Affordable Child Care Benefit): Income-tested benefit of up to $1,250/month for qualifying families. Apply at gov.bc.ca.
• Federal Line 21400: Claim licensed daycare fees as a childcare expense deduction on your federal tax return.

Childcare Waitlists Near Westwood Plateau Coquitlam

Licensed infant care in Coquitlam has waitlists of 12 to 18 months. Westwood Plateau families should begin their childcare search as early as possible — ideally during pregnancy for infant care starting in the first 12 to 18 months of life.

To join the Smiling Kids Childcare Centre waitlist for infant or toddler care near Westwood Plateau, call 604-600-4393 or visit our contact page.

Why Smiling Kids Is the Best Choice for Westwood Plateau Families

• Fraser Health licensed — full compliance with BC’s Child Care Licensing Regulation
• CCFRI-participating — automatic fee reduction of up to $900/month for infants
• ECE and ITE-credentialed educators — qualified, experienced infant and toddler care professionals
• Direct commute route — on Coast Meridian Rd, exactly on the route for Westwood Plateau families heading to work
• Open 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM — early start for commuting parents

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🔗 Related Resources for Westwood Plateau Families

• Licensed Daycare Coquitlam — Smiling Kids Childcare Centre
• Infant Daycare Coquitlam (4–18 Months)
• North Coquitlam Daycare — Smiling Kids on Coast Meridian Rd
• BC Childcare Subsidy: CCFRI + ACCB Guide
• Daycare Near Burke Mountain Coquitlam

Call to join the waitlist: 604-600-4393 | Contact Smiling Kids