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Find daycares in Lake Country.

Lake Country has 18 licensed childcare facilities listed on Little Scout, made up of 13 licensed group centres and 5 licensed family child care homes. None of the facilities on this page are listed with extended hours, so families with early-morning or late-evening needs may want to confirm hours directly with providers. Right now, 8 currently report open spaces, so it is worth applying to several options at once to improve your chances of securing a spot.

18 licensed daycares in Lake Country

Data from the BC Childcare Facilities registry, refreshed daily.

Licensed Group
13
Family Child Care
5
With vacancies
8 (44%)

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed daycares are there in Lake Country?

Little Scout lists 18 licensed childcare facilities in Lake Country. These include 13 licensed group child care centres and 5 licensed family child care homes.

Are there any daycares in Lake Country with extended hours?

None of the 18 facilities currently listed in Lake Country are noted as offering extended hours. Families who need early drop-off or late pick-up should contact providers directly to ask about their schedules.

When should I start looking for childcare in Lake Country?

BC guidance recommends starting your search during pregnancy, ideally in the first trimester. Demand for licensed spaces across BC significantly outpaces supply, so applying early and to multiple facilities gives you the best chance. Since BC banned waitlist fees in April 2024, there is no cost to applying broadly.

How much does licensed daycare cost in Lake Country, BC?

Many licensed facilities in BC participate in fee-reduction programs that can lower your costs. About 94% of BC licensed providers participate in the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative, which reduces fees by commonly $350 to $900 per month depending on age and facility type. Participating $10-a-Day ChildCareBC centres cap full-time fees at $200 per month per child, and this program is open to any BC family regardless of income.

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