Find Daycares with Vacancies in Prince Rupert,.
Prince Rupert has 7 licensed daycare facilities listed on Little Scout, made up of 4 licensed group centres and 3 licensed family child care homes. Right now, none currently report open spaces, so it is worth reaching out to each option listed here directly. None of the facilities on this page currently offer extended hours, so families with non-standard schedules may want to plan ahead.
Frequently asked questions
How many licensed daycares are there in Prince Rupert?
Little Scout lists 7 licensed daycare facilities in Prince Rupert: 4 licensed group child care centres and 3 licensed family child care homes. Family child care is provided in the educator's own home with a maximum of 7 children.
Do any Prince Rupert daycares offer extended hours?
None of the 7 licensed daycare facilities currently listed in Prince Rupert on Little Scout offer extended hours. If your work schedule requires early drop-off or late pick-up, ask each facility directly about their operating hours when you inquire.
How much does licensed daycare cost in Prince Rupert, BC?
Fees vary by facility, but most licensed providers in BC participate in the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI), which automatically reduces fees by commonly $350 to $900 per month depending on your child's age. 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.
When should I start looking for daycare in Prince Rupert?
BC guidance recommends starting your search during pregnancy, ideally in the first trimester, because demand for licensed spaces significantly outpaces supply across the province. Since April 2024, BC has banned waitlist fees, so applying to multiple facilities at once costs nothing.