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Find Infant Daycares (Under 36 Months) in Nanaimo.

Nanaimo has 5 licensed infant daycare facilities accepting children under 36 months, made up of 2 licensed group centres and 3 licensed family child care homes. All 5 also serve preschool-aged children, and 2 extend into kindergarten and after-school care, giving families room to grow within the same provider. Right now, 3 currently report open spaces, so it is worth reaching out and applying broadly as early as possible.

6 infant daycares (under 36 months) in Nanaimo

Data from the BC Childcare Facilities registry, refreshed daily.

Licensed Group
2
Family Child Care
4
With vacancies
3 (50%)

Age groups served

Infant6Preschool6Kindergarten OOS2After-School2

Languages offered

Mandarin1Punjabi1French1Cantonese1Spanish1

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed infant daycares are there in Nanaimo?

There are 5 licensed facilities in Nanaimo that serve children under 36 months. Of these, 2 are licensed group child care centres and 3 are licensed family child care homes operating in a provider's residence.

Do any infant daycares in Nanaimo offer care in languages other than English?

Yes. Among the 5 facilities on this page, languages offered include Mandarin, Punjabi, French, Cantonese, and Spanish, with one facility listed for each language.

When should I start looking for infant daycare in Nanaimo?

BC's general guidance is to begin looking during pregnancy, ideally in the first trimester. Demand for infant spaces is high across BC, and Nanaimo has only 5 licensed facilities in this age group, so starting early gives you the best chance of securing a spot.

Can I get help with the cost of infant daycare in Nanaimo?

Yes. Many licensed facilities participate in the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative, which automatically reduces fees without a parent application. Families may also qualify for the Affordable Child Care Benefit if household income is under roughly $111,000 per year, and some centres participate in the $10-a-Day ChildCareBC program, which caps fees at $200 per month.

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