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Find Preschool Daycares (30 Months to School Age) in Burnaby.

Burnaby has 12 licensed preschool programs for children aged 30 months to school age, made up of 5 licensed group centres and 7 licensed family child care homes. Seven of these facilities also accept infants, and one offers extended hours for families who need greater scheduling flexibility. Mandarin is offered at 5 facilities and Cantonese at 3, reflecting Burnaby's multilingual community.

16 preschool daycares (30 months to school age) in Burnaby

Data from the BC Childcare Facilities registry, refreshed daily.

Licensed Group
6
Family Child Care
10
With vacancies
6 (38%)
Extended hours
1

Age groups served

Infant11Preschool16Kindergarten OOS4After-School3

Languages offered

Mandarin8Cantonese6Spanish1

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed preschool daycares are there in Burnaby?

There are 12 licensed preschool facilities in Burnaby serving children aged 30 months to school age. Five are licensed group centres and 7 are licensed family child care homes.

Are there preschool daycares in Burnaby that offer Mandarin or Cantonese?

Yes. Of the 12 licensed preschool facilities in Burnaby, 5 offer Mandarin and 3 offer Cantonese. One facility also offers Spanish.

When should I start looking for a preschool daycare in Burnaby?

BC advisors recommend starting your search during pregnancy, ideally in the first trimester, because demand for licensed spaces significantly outpaces supply. Right now, 6 currently report open spaces, so applying to multiple facilities at once improves your odds. Since April 2024, BC has banned waitlist fees, so there is no cost to applying broadly.

Can I get help paying for a preschool daycare in Burnaby?

Yes. Most licensed providers in BC participate in the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI), which automatically reduces fees without a parent application. Some facilities also participate in the $10-a-Day ChildCareBC program, capping full-time fees at $200 per month. Families earning under roughly $111,000 per year may also qualify for the Affordable Child Care Benefit, which can stack with these programs.

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