BrightPath was founded in 2010 with the sole vision of raising the standard of child care in Canada. We began in Calgary, AB with the acquisition of 11 centres and immediately beg...more...See more text
Canyon Springs Montessori School, founded in 1992, is a Group 1 Independent School that offers Montessori education from preschool to Kindergarten. We are conveniently located two ...more...See more text
2211 Prairie Ave, Port Coquitlam, BCV3B 1V8Get directions
Kiddies' Korner Preschool has been providing children with creative early learning experiences for over 35 years. At Kiddies' Korner we believe play is the natural way children lea...more...See more text
1761 Westminster Ave, Port Coquitlam, BCV3B 1E5Get directions
At Poco Happy Times Preschool, we offer a balanced, quality program with enthusiastic experienced staff who believes in a positive approach to teaching children.
We also believe ...more...See more text
3635 Coast Meridian Rd, Port Coquitlam, BCV3B 3N9Get directions
With experienced teachers and a safe and beautiful facility, we provide an excellent learning and playing environment for our children. In addition to healthy morning and afternoon...more...See more text
2421 Gillespie Pl, Port Coquitlam, BCV3B 6W5Get directions
At Little Plum Tree Daycare, located in Port Coquitlam, we help your little one learn, develop, and grow at our family-friendly child care centre, for infants to school-age childre...more...See more text
1331 Fraser Ave, Port Coquitlam, BCV3B 1M5Get directions
We have been in operation since 1992, providing a variety of childcare options to meet the diverse needs of the families in our area. We offer Preschool, Before and After school ca...more...See more text
We have been so fortunate to have our son attend. He LOVES his teachers and they have done amazing work getting him ready for kindergarten! He loves learning and “going to his school!”Read more
The child care centre was founded and maintained by parents who desire to have an active role in their child's education. Parents and community members take the responsibility of m...more...See more text
Four steps to finding childcare services in Vancouver BC
The confirmation is in: the stork will be flying overhead in a few months. Quick! It’s time to get looking for childcare services. That’s no joke; your return to work will come fast enough, and daycare waiting lists are long in Vancouver BC.
Step one: Listen Word of mouth is always a good starting point. If you have friends who already have children in childcare services, ask them how they found their babysitter or daycare centre. Get several points of view so you can make a list of all the advantages and disadvantages of each kind of child care provider.
Step two: Browse the Internet and newspapers A search on your provincial government’s family services website may turn up a list of regulated childcare services in Vancouver BC. You can also find information on their website about financial assistance for child care. Whether regulated or not, home daycares sometimes advertise in newspapers or on community websites providing information on available space.
Step three: Visit See if it’s possible to visit the daycares or home child care facilities you’re considering. Ask lots of questions and gather information about their policies on the following things:
Staff training
Emergency care plans
Hygiene and cleanliness
Food and allergies
Hours of operation
Accessibility for children with special needs
Late pick-up policy
Step four: Register Once you’ve made the rounds of the childcare services available in Vancouver BC, it’s time to pick the ones you like best and put your name on their waiting lists. Depending on the situation in your area, it may be a good idea to put your name on several lists. In the meantime, make the most of your pregnancy to get ready and be sure to enjoy every precious minute at home with your baby.