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Find ECE-Certified Daycares in North Vancouver.

North Vancouver has 7 licensed, ECE-certified daycares listed on Little Scout, made up of 4 Licensed Group facilities and 3 Licensed Family homes. Five of these accept infants, 6 serve preschool-aged children, and 3 offer kindergarten or after-school out-of-school care. Two facilities offer extended hours, which can be a practical advantage for working parents with longer commutes. Right now, 5 currently report open spaces, so it is worth applying to several programs at once.

9 ece-certified daycares in North Vancouver

Data from the BC Childcare Facilities registry, refreshed daily.

Licensed Group
5
Family Child Care
3
With vacancies
5 (56%)
Extended hours
2

Age groups served

Infant5Preschool7Kindergarten OOS3After-School3Licensed Preschool2

Languages offered

Mandarin1French1Spanish1

Frequently asked questions

What types of ECE-certified daycares are available in North Vancouver?

Little Scout lists 7 ECE-certified daycares in North Vancouver: 4 Licensed Group Child Care centres and 3 Licensed Family Child Care homes. Licensed Group centres are facility-based, while Licensed Family homes operate in the provider's home with a maximum of 7 children.

Which age groups do North Vancouver's ECE-certified daycares serve?

Among the 7 listed facilities, 5 accept infants, 6 serve preschool-aged children, and 3 provide kindergarten out-of-school or after-school care. One facility also offers a licensed preschool program.

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

BC recommends starting your search during pregnancy, ideally in the first trimester, because demand for licensed spaces significantly outpaces supply across Metro Vancouver. Since BC banned waitlist fees in April 2024, there is no cost to applying to multiple facilities at once, so applying broadly and early is the best strategy.

Can I get help paying for ECE-certified daycare in North Vancouver?

Yes. About 94% of BC's licensed providers participate in the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI), which automatically reduces fees without a parent application. Eligible families can also apply for the Affordable Child Care Benefit if household income is under roughly $111,000 per year, and some facilities participate in the $10-a-Day ChildCareBC program, which caps full-time fees at $200 per month.

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