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Find daycares in Trail.

Trail has 14 licensed childcare facilities listed on Little Scout, including 9 licensed group centres and 3 licensed family child care homes. With a relatively small number of options for a community of this size, it pays to start your search early and apply broadly. Right now, 4 currently report open spaces, so checking back regularly can help you move quickly when a spot opens.

14 licensed daycares in Trail

Data from the BC Childcare Facilities registry, refreshed daily.

Licensed Group
9
Family Child Care
3
With vacancies
4 (29%)

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed daycares are there in Trail, BC?

Little Scout lists 14 licensed childcare facilities in Trail. Of those, 9 are licensed group child care centres and 3 are licensed family child care homes, where care is provided in the provider's own home for up to 7 children.

Are there any daycares in Trail with extended hours?

None of the 14 licensed facilities currently listed in Trail offer extended hours. If your family needs care outside standard hours, it is worth contacting facilities directly, as their schedules can change.

When should I start looking for childcare in Trail?

BC's guidance is to start looking during pregnancy, ideally in the first trimester. With only 14 licensed facilities in Trail, spots can fill quickly and applying to several at once improves your chances. Since BC banned waitlist fees in April 2024, there is no cost to applying to multiple places.

How much does licensed daycare cost in Trail, BC?

Costs vary by facility, but most BC families benefit from the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative, which automatically lowers fees at participating licensed providers by commonly $350 to $900 per month depending on age and facility type. Some Trail facilities may 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.

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