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Find Infant Daycares (Under 36 Months) in North Vancouver.

North Vancouver has 12 licensed infant daycare facilities accepting children under 36 months, made up of 5 licensed group centres and 7 licensed family child care homes. Family child care homes are a strong part of the local mix, offering smaller, home-based settings alongside larger centre-based programs. Two facilities offer extended hours for families with non-standard schedules. Right now, 10 currently report open spaces, so it pays to reach out and apply broadly.

12 infant daycares (under 36 months) in North Vancouver

Data from the BC Childcare Facilities registry, refreshed daily.

Licensed Group
5
Family Child Care
7
With vacancies
10 (83%)
Extended hours
2

Age groups served

Infant12Preschool9Kindergarten OOS5After-School4

Languages offered

French1

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed infant daycares are there in North Vancouver?

There are 12 licensed facilities in North Vancouver that serve children under 36 months. That includes 5 licensed group child care centres and 7 licensed family child care homes.

What types of infant daycare are available in North Vancouver?

You can choose between licensed group child care centres, which are larger centre-based programs, and licensed family child care homes, where a provider cares for a small group of up to 7 children in their own home. North Vancouver has 5 group centres and 7 family homes licensed for infants under 36 months. Two facilities also offer extended hours if your schedule requires early drop-off or late pick-up.

When should I start looking for infant daycare in North Vancouver?

BC's guidance is to start looking during pregnancy, ideally in the first trimester, because demand significantly outpaces supply. Major providers in the Metro Vancouver region report waitlists of 1 to 3 years, and infant spaces are among the most limited. Since BC banned waitlist fees in April 2024, there is no cost to applying to multiple facilities at once.

Can I get help paying for infant daycare in North Vancouver?

Yes. About 94% of BC's licensed providers participate in the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative, which automatically lowers fees with no parent application required. 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 stacks on top of those reductions.

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