Finding quality daycare for infants in Coquitlam requires understanding what “quality” means for the 3-18 month age group specifically. At this age, the stakes are highest developmentally and the right questions matter most. Smiling Kids accepts infants from 3 months. Call 604-600-4393. Full infant daycare Coquitlam programme 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.
5 Questions Every Coquitlam Infant Daycare Family Should Ask
- “Do all educators in the infant room hold ITE certification specifically?” ITE (Infant and Toddler Educator) is a specialized post-ECE credential covering infant brain development and attachment. General ECE without ITE is not sufficient for infant rooms under BC’s best practice standards (though CCLR requires ITE).
- “What is your current educator-to-infant ratio?” Should be 1:4. Any higher ratio at any time of day is a concern.
- “Walk me through your safe sleep policy for infants.” Every baby should sleep on their back in their own labelled crib without loose items.
- “How do you feed infants — on demand or on a schedule?” Under 6-7 months, demand feeding following the baby’s individual cues is the developmentally appropriate answer.
- “Does each infant have a primary educator?” Consistent attachment to a specific educator is important for infant social and emotional development.
Smiling Kids Infant Programme — By the Numbers
- Ages: 3 months to 18 months
- Ratio: 1:4 (1 ITE-certified educator per 4 infants)
- Primary educator assignment: every infant
- Demand feeding: yes, following individual infant schedule
- Safe sleep: BC Safe Sleep Guidelines compliance
- CCFRI-participating: yes
For current availability or waitlist: call 604-600-4393. Book a tour | why licensed infant daycare benefits babies.
