Fraser Health Licensed Daycare Coquitlam — CCLR Compliance Explained
Smiling Kids Childcare Centre — Fraser Health Licensed | CCLR-Compliant
📞 604-600-4393 | 📍 1380 Coast Meridian Road, North Coquitlam BC V3E 3J3
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Every licensed daycare in Coquitlam BC must operate under BC’s Child Care Licensing Regulation (CCLR) — enforced by Fraser Health Authority. The CCLR sets legally binding standards for every licensed childcare facility in the Fraser Health region, covering educator qualifications, child-to-educator ratios, physical environments, health and safety practices, and parent rights. Smiling Kids Childcare Centre is fully licensed by Fraser Health and meets all CCLR requirements.
What Is CCLR? (Child Care Licensing Regulation BC)
The Child Care Licensing Regulation (CCLR) is BC’s provincial regulation governing all licensed childcare facilities. It is enforced by five regional health authorities — in Coquitlam, the enforcing authority is Fraser Health. The CCLR specifies:
- Mandatory educator qualifications (ECE and ITE certificates for specific programme types)
- Maximum child-to-educator ratios per programme category
- Physical facility requirements (space per child, sleep areas, outdoor play access)
- Health and safety practices (safe sleep, food handling, illness management, medication)
- Record-keeping requirements (attendance, incident reports, health records)
- Parent rights and access requirements
- Licence conditions and renewal requirements
What CCLR Requires for Group Child Care Under 36 Months (Infant and Toddler Rooms)
| CCLR Requirement | Standard | At Smiling Kids |
|---|---|---|
| Educator certification | ITE (Infant Toddler Educator) required | ✅ Every shift |
| Child-to-educator ratio | Maximum 4 children per educator | ✅ 1:4 maintained |
| Group size | Maximum 8 children per licensed group | ✅ Max 8 |
| Safe sleep | Individual crib, back-to-sleep, no positioners | ✅ Fully compliant |
| Demand feeding | Infants fed on demand (not schedules) | ✅ Demand feeding only |
| Medication | Written parent authorization required | ✅ Documented always |
| Inspections | Annual (minimum) by Fraser Health | ✅ Clean record |
How to Verify a Daycare Is Fraser Health Licensed in Coquitlam
- Go to the Fraser Health facility search at fraserhealth.ca/service_finder/community_care_facilities
- Search by facility name or address
- Confirm the licence type is “Group Child Care 0-36 Months” (for infant/toddler care)
- Review the most recent inspection report — look for “Compliant” on all requirements
- Check the licence expiry date is current
Smiling Kids Childcare Centre at 1380 Coast Meridian Road, North Coquitlam is a Fraser Health licensed Group Child Care Under 36 Months facility. You can verify our licence status directly through Fraser Health’s public search tool.
CCLR vs Unlicensed Care — What Is the Difference?
Many Coquitlam families compare licensed and unlicensed care options. Here is what changes when you choose CCLR-licensed care:
Fraser Health Licensed (CCLR)
- ITE certification required
- 1:4 ratio enforced
- Annual inspections
- Safe sleep standards
- CCFRI-eligible (up to $850/month off)
- ACCB-eligible (up to $1,250/month off)
- Complaints investigated by Fraser Health
Unlicensed Care
- No educator certification required
- No ratio enforcement
- No government inspections
- No mandated safety standards
- NOT CCFRI-eligible
- NOT ACCB-eligible
- No regulated complaints process
What Is an ITE? (Infant Toddler Educator)
An ITE (Infant Toddler Educator) is an educator certified by the BC ECE Registry with both the ECE Basic certificate AND the Infant and Toddler specialty credential. The CCLR requires at least one ITE on duty at all times in any Group Child Care Under 36 Months programme. At Smiling Kids, every educator working in our infant and toddler rooms holds ITE certification — not just the minimum required.
Your Rights Under CCLR as a Parent
- ✅ Right to visit your child during centre hours at any time
- ✅ Right to access your child’s records (health, attendance, incident reports)
- ✅ Right to request a copy of the most recent inspection report
- ✅ Right to make a complaint directly to Fraser Health
- ✅ Right to written notice of any change to the programme, fees, or key staff
- ✅ Right to participate in a parent advisory committee
CCLR Frequently Asked Questions
What does CCLR stand for?
CCLR stands for Child Care Licensing Regulation — BC’s provincial regulation governing all licensed childcare facilities. In the Coquitlam and Tri-Cities area, CCLR compliance is enforced by Fraser Health Authority.
What is the CCLR ratio for infant care in BC?
Under CCLR, Group Child Care Under 36 Months (infant and toddler rooms) must maintain a maximum 1:4 educator-to-child ratio, with a maximum group size of 8 children per licensed group.
Is unlicensed daycare legal in BC?
In BC, providing care for 3 or fewer unrelated children does not require a licence. However, any group caring for 4 or more unrelated children must be CCLR-licensed. Unlicensed care for groups of 4+ is illegal in BC. Unlicensed care of any size is not eligible for CCFRI or ACCB subsidies.
How do I find a centre’s Fraser Health inspection report?
Visit fraserhealth.ca and use the Community Care Facility search. Enter the centre’s name or address. The most recent inspection report is publicly available for all licensed facilities.
Can I make a complaint about a Coquitlam daycare to Fraser Health?
Yes. Call Fraser Health’s Community Care Licensing office at 604-587-3936 to report a concern about any licensed childcare facility in the Fraser Health region, including Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Port Coquitlam.
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