Licensed daycare in Coquitlam BC is regulated by the province’s Child Care Licensing Regulation and inspected by Fraser Health — the regional health authority for the Tri-Cities. This guide covers the key differences between BC-licensed and unlicensed care, how to confirm licensing for any Coquitlam centre, current costs after CCFRI and ACCB, and what to expect from Smiling Kids’ licensed programme. Contact us at 604-600-4393. Full guide: daycare Coquitlam.
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.
Licensed Daycare in Coquitlam BC — What It Means
“Licensed daycare in Coquitlam BC” means a facility that holds an active childcare licence issued under BC’s Child Care Licensing Regulation. To receive and maintain this licence, a Coquitlam centre must:
- Be inspected by Fraser Health before opening and annually thereafter
- Maintain regulated educator-to-child ratios (1:4 for infants/toddlers, 1:8 for preschool-age)
- Employ educators with BC ECE credentials; ITE for infant/toddler rooms specifically
- Meet physical environment, nutrition, safe sleep, and programming standards under CCLR
- Maintain public liability insurance
Full details: Fraser Health licensed daycare in Coquitlam.
How to Verify a Coquitlam Daycare Is Truly Licensed
- Ask to see the facility licence (it must be posted visibly in the facility)
- Search the centre by name or address on ChildCareBC.ca
- Call Fraser Health’s licensing office for Coquitlam to confirm active licence status
Smiling Kids Childcare Centre in North Coquitlam holds an active Fraser Health facility licence. You are welcome to request a copy at any time.
Cost of Licensed Daycare in Coquitlam BC — 2026 After Subsidies
BC’s two childcare subsidy programs dramatically reduce the cost of licensed daycare in Coquitlam BC:
- CCFRI: Approximately $700-900/month automatic reduction for infant/toddler care at participating centres (no application needed)
- ACCB: Additional income-tested benefit (application required). Max ~$1,250/month per child for families under $45K household income
Combined result: most Coquitlam families pay $0-600/month for full-time licensed infant or toddler daycare in 2026. Full eligibility guide | affordable daycare Coquitlam.
Smiling Kids — Licensed Daycare in Coquitlam BC
Smiling Kids Childcare Centre serves Coquitlam BC families with Fraser Health licensed infant care (3 months+), toddler care (18 months–3 years), and preschool-age programming. We are CCFRI-participating and accept ACCB. Our educators hold active ITE certification (infant/toddler rooms) and RECE standing. We are located at 1380 Coast Meridian Road, North Coquitlam, serving families from Burke Mountain, Westwood Plateau, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Burnaby-Burquitlam border.
For current availability and a tour: call 604-600-4393 or contact us online.
