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Find ECE-Certified Daycares in Abbotsford.

Abbotsford has 8 ECE-certified licensed daycares listed on Little Scout, made up of 5 licensed group centres and 3 licensed family child care homes. Seven of these facilities accept preschool-age children, and six accept infants, making this a strong shortlist for families with young children. Right now, 3 currently report open spaces, so it pays to apply to several sites early in your search.

8 ece-certified daycares in Abbotsford

Data from the BC Childcare Facilities registry, refreshed daily.

Licensed Group
5
Family Child Care
3
With vacancies
3 (38%)

Age groups served

Infant6Preschool7Kindergarten OOS4After-School4Licensed Preschool2

Languages offered

Punjabi4French1

Frequently asked questions

What age groups do ECE-certified daycares in Abbotsford serve?

Of the 8 ECE-certified facilities listed in Abbotsford, 6 accept infants, 7 serve preschool-age children, and 4 each offer kindergarten out-of-school care and after-school care. Two facilities also run licensed preschool programs.

Are there ECE-certified daycares in Abbotsford that offer care in Punjabi or French?

Yes. Of the 8 listed facilities, 4 offer care in Punjabi and 1 offers care in French. You can filter by language on Little Scout to narrow your results.

How much does licensed daycare in Abbotsford cost, and are there subsidies available?

Fees vary by facility and age group, but most licensed providers in BC participate in the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative, which automatically reduces fees by roughly $350 to $900 per month depending on age band and facility type. Some centres also participate in the $10-a-Day ChildCareBC program, capping full-time fees at $200 per month per child, and that program is open to any BC family regardless of income.

When should I start looking for an ECE-certified daycare in Abbotsford?

BC child care advisors recommend starting your search during pregnancy, ideally in the first trimester, because demand for licensed spaces significantly outpaces supply across the province. Since BC banned waitlist fees in April 2024, there is no cost to applying broadly, so registering with multiple facilities at once is a practical strategy.

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