Maternity and parental leave planning for Coquitlam childcare in 2026 — how BC’s 18-month EI parental leave interacts with infant care start timing (18 months = 78 weeks), why the most strategic infant care planning starts during pregnancy (not at 17 months of parental leave), and coordinating your leave end date with Smiling Kids waitlist position.
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.
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