Licensed Daycares in Coquitlam, BC

Daycare & Childcare in Coquitlam

Coquitlam has 235 licensed childcare providers (146 group centres and 89 licensed family homes) regulated by BC's Ministry of Education and Child Care. What stands out about Coquitlam's network is its relatively large share of licensed family home daycare: nearly 38% of all providers are home-based, a higher proportion than many other Metro Vancouver cities. Across both centres and family homes, 230 of 235 providers (98%) participate in the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI). From Montessori preschools to YMCA out-of-school care, Coquitlam's licensed network covers the full range of childcare settings, and this guide will help you understand your options.

What to know about childcare in Coquitlam

**BC's licensing framework and how it applies in Coquitlam**

All 235 Coquitlam providers on MapleCub are licensed by the Ministry of Education and Child Care under BC's Community Care and Assisted Living Act and accompanying childcare regulations. The Ministry of Education and Child Care sets standards for group sizes, physical space, staff qualifications, and health and safety across both group centres and family homes. Families can confirm any provider's current licence status through the Ministry of Education and Child Care's online Community Care Facility Registry.

**CCFRI participation**

The Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) covers 230 of Coquitlam's 235 licensed providers (98%). Under CCFRI, participating providers agree to cap their fees at provincially set rates and receive direct funding from the province. The Affordable Child Care Benefit (ACCB) is a separate income-tested programme that can reduce costs further. Ask each provider whether they accept the ACCB in addition to participating in CCFRI.

**The family home difference**

With 89 licensed family homes out of 235 total providers, Coquitlam has a notably large home daycare sector. Family homes like Raindrops Family Daycare, Holly Hobby House Family Child Care, Stars Family Child Care, Claydon Family Daycare, Nelson's Home Daycare, and Supreme Family Daycare offer small-group, home-based environments. These can be particularly appealing for infants and toddlers, or for families who prefer a consistent single caregiver setting over a larger centre. Licensed family homes are inspected and regulated by the Ministry of Education and Child Care on the same basis as group centres.

**Group centres: types and examples**

Coquitlam's 146 group centres span preschools, full-day daycares, infant/toddler programmes, and out-of-school care. Alderson YMCA Kids Club provides out-of-school care at a school location. Montessori options include Children's House Montessori Preschool, Westwood Montessori, Emerald Hills Montessori, Emerald Hills Montessori School Age Care, Highland Montessori Child Care, and Academics Prekindergarten Westwood. Other centres include Immaculate Heart Early Childhood Education Centre, Futurekids Daycare Centre, Happy Days Playschool, Baby Smart Infant and Toddler Child Care Centre, Bright Beginnings Infant/Child Care, and Little Steps Educare Daycare.

**Age coverage in the directory**

The Coquitlam data includes counts of providers serving different age ranges across the network. Infant and toddler providers (0–2 years) and providers serving the preschool range (3–4 years) and school-age range (5+) are represented across the directory. However, because capacity totals are not available from BC's open dataset, MapleCub cannot quote total licensed spaces. Contact providers directly for current availability.

**Practical tips**

Infant spaces in Coquitlam, as across Metro Vancouver, are in high demand. Consider applying to both group centres and licensed family homes to widen your options. If out-of-school care is a priority, confirm with the specific school-based programme (such as YMCA Kids Club) whether it serves your child's school. Filter MapleCub by CCFRI participation and location to build your shortlist, then contact each provider for waitlist and fee information.