Licensed Half-Day Programs in Burnaby, BC

Half-Day Programs in Burnaby

Burnaby has 317 licensed childcare providers regulated by the Ministry of Children and Family Development (BC). The majority are licensed centres — 240 out of 317 — with 77 licensed family homes rounding out the mix. Ninety-eight per cent of Burnaby's listed providers participate in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI), one of the highest participation rates among Metro Vancouver municipalities. This means almost every licensed option in Burnaby offers reduced fees built directly into the provider's schedule for eligible families. The city's childcare sector spans a broad range of settings, from Montessori academies and church-based daycares to YMCA-operated school-age clubs and neighbourhood-run family care. MapleCub lists all 317 licensed providers, and you can filter by care type and subsidy participation to narrow your search.

What to know about childcare in Burnaby

Finding Licensed Childcare in Burnaby

Burnaby's 317 licensed providers are strongly centre-weighted: 240 centres to 77 family homes. That balance reflects the city's urban density and means parents have a substantial range of group-care settings to compare before committing.

Centre diversity in Burnaby

Burnaby's licensed centres cover a wide pedagogical and organisational range. Montessori options include Absorbent Minds Montessori Ltd., Bee House Montessori Day Care, and Little Sprouts Montessori Daycare Centre. Faith-connected providers include St. Matthews Day Care Society, St. Alban's the Martyr Day Care, Beehive Christian Early Learning, and Kingsway Christian Children's Centre. YMCA Kids Club programs operate out of schools including Cameron, Capitol Hill, and Stoney Creek. Burnaby French Language Preschool offers French-language programming. Community-oriented options include Hillview Parent Participation Preschool and Maywood Neighbourhood Care. This variety means you can filter not just by location but by the kind of environment and approach that suits your family.

Licensed family homes in Burnaby

Seventy-seven of Burnaby's providers are licensed family homes, including operators such as Little Hearts Family Child Care and Kool Catz Family Child Care. Family homes in BC are licensed by the Ministry of Children and Family Development and must meet the same standards for caregiver qualifications, ratios, and space as centre-based care. They offer smaller groups and a home-like environment — a meaningful difference for children who settle better in quieter settings.

CCFRI participation in Burnaby

At 98 per cent, Burnaby has one of Metro Vancouver's highest CCFRI participation rates. Nearly all listed providers cap their fees under the provincial CCFRI schedule, meaning the reduced fee appears on your invoice without a separate application on your part. If your household income also qualifies for BC's Affordable Child Care Benefit, you can reduce costs further. Before signing up, request the provider's fee schedule in writing and confirm their current CCFRI status — participation can change.

Licensing in BC

Every provider on MapleCub's Burnaby list is licensed by the Ministry of Children and Family Development. BC licensing sets minimum requirements for early childhood educator qualifications, child-to-educator ratios, indoor and outdoor space, daily programming, and health and safety protocols. All licensed facilities are subject to periodic inspections, and licence records are publicly accessible through ChildCareBC.

Questions to ask on a tour

When visiting a Burnaby provider, ask: What is the educator-to-child ratio in my child's room? How long have the primary educators worked here? What does a typical day look like — structured programming, outdoor time, and rest? Does the facility participate in CCFRI, and what are your current monthly fees? What is the waitlist situation? How do you handle closures for illness or statutory holidays?

Using MapleCub

With 317 listings, Burnaby's list is large enough that filtering by care type is a worthwhile first step. Use MapleCub to separate centres from family homes and then narrow further by the part of Burnaby closest to your home or transit route, since the city spans a wide area.