BC licensed daycare vs au pair in 2026 — au pair costs (accommodation, food, $15-18/hr stipend, $2,000-$3,000/month total), CCFRI and ACCB not available for au pairs, the LMIA requirement for non-EU au pairs, quality differences, and why licensed group care with CCFRI/ACCB often costs significantly less than a live-in au pair for Coquitlam families.
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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