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Find Infant Daycares (Under 36 Months) in Prince George.

Prince George has 14 licensed infant daycare facilities accepting children under 36 months, made up of 2 licensed group centres and 12 licensed family child care homes. Family child care is by far the dominant option here, meaning most infants are cared for in small, home-based settings with a maximum of 7 children. Right now, 2 currently report open spaces, so it is worth applying to several facilities at once to improve your chances.

15 infant daycares (under 36 months) in Prince George

Data from the BC Childcare Facilities registry, refreshed daily.

Licensed Group
4
Family Child Care
11
With vacancies
2 (13%)

Age groups served

Infant15Preschool14Kindergarten OOS6After-School5Licensed Preschool2

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed infant daycares are there in Prince George?

There are 14 licensed facilities in Prince George that accept infants under 36 months. That includes 2 licensed group child care centres and 12 licensed family child care homes.

What is the difference between a licensed group centre and a licensed family child care home for infants?

A licensed group child care centre is a dedicated facility that can serve larger groups of children by age band, including infants under 36 months. A licensed family child care home operates in the provider's own residence and is limited to a maximum of 7 children total. In Prince George, 12 of the 14 infant facilities are family child care homes.

When should I start looking for infant daycare in Prince George?

BC child care advisors recommend starting your search during pregnancy, ideally in the first trimester. Demand for infant spaces is high across BC, and since BC banned waitlist fees in April 2024, there is no cost to applying to multiple facilities at once.

Are there programs to help reduce infant daycare costs in Prince George?

Yes. Most licensed facilities in BC participate in the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI), which automatically lowers fees without any parent application. Some facilities also participate in the $10-a-Day ChildCareBC program, which caps full-time fees at $200 per month and is open to any BC family regardless of income. The Affordable Child Care Benefit is also available to eligible families earning under roughly $111,000 per year.

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