Google reviews for daycares tell you something — but they rarely tell you what matters most. A 4.8-star rating from 12 reviews doesn’t reveal educator qualifications, inspection compliance, or CCFRI participation. Here’s how to evaluate a Coquitlam daycare beyond the star rating.
What Google Reviews Don’t Tell You
- Whether the centre is CCFRI-participating (worth ~$850/month to you)
- Whether educators hold ITE certification for infant/toddler rooms (legally required)
- Whether the centre has outstanding Fraser Health orders
- Staff turnover rate — a key quality indicator missing from any review
- Whether positive reviews are from long-term families or one-time visitors
Better Quality Signals Than Stars
- Ask for the most recent Fraser Health inspection report — licensed centres must provide on request
- Verify ITE credentials directly — check the BC ECE Registry
- Ask how long current educators have worked there — stability matters more than ratings
- Tour, don’t just read — 45 minutes in person reveals what 45 reviews cannot
- Confirm CCFRI participation — ask directly and confirm on BC government lookup
Smiling Kids — Our Track Record
- ✅ Fraser Health licensed — clean inspection history available on request
- ✅ ITE-certified educators verifiable on BC ECE Registry
- ✅ CCFRI-participating — ~$850/month reduction confirmed
- ✅ Stable educator team — ask us directly about tenure at your tour
📞 604-600-4393 | Book a tour at 1380 Coast Meridian Road, North Coquitlam
