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Find Infant Daycares (Under 36 Months) in Vancouver.

Little Scout lists 10 licensed infant daycare facilities in Vancouver, BC that serve children under 36 months, made up of 3 Licensed Group centres and 7 Licensed Family Child Care homes. Seven of these facilities also serve preschool-aged children, making them an option for families planning ahead as their child grows. Right now, 4 currently report open spaces, so it pays to reach out broadly and apply to multiple facilities at the same time.

16 infant daycares (under 36 months) in Vancouver

Data from the BC Childcare Facilities registry, refreshed daily.

Licensed Group
4
Family Child Care
8
With vacancies
4 (25%)

Age groups served

Infant16Preschool12Kindergarten OOS2After-School2

Languages offered

Mandarin3Punjabi2French1Cantonese2Spanish2

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed infant daycares are there in Vancouver?

Little Scout lists 10 licensed facilities in Vancouver that accept children under 36 months. That includes 3 Licensed Group Child Care centres and 7 Licensed Family Child Care homes.

Are there infant daycares in Vancouver that offer care in languages other than English?

Yes. Among the 10 facilities on this page, 3 offer care in Mandarin, 2 in Punjabi, 2 in Cantonese, and 1 in Spanish. You can filter by language on Little Scout to narrow your search.

When should I start looking for infant daycare in Vancouver?

BC advisors recommend starting your search during pregnancy, ideally in the first trimester. Demand for infant spaces is especially high, and major Vancouver providers report waitlists of 1 to 3 years. Since BC banned waitlist fees in April 2024, applying to many facilities at once carries no financial cost.

How much does infant daycare cost in Vancouver, and is there financial help available?

Fees vary by facility, but most licensed providers in BC participate in the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative, which automatically lowers fees without any application needed from parents. Families at participating sites may also qualify for the $10-a-Day ChildCareBC program, capping full-time fees at $200 per month, and lower-income families can stack those savings with the income-tested Affordable Child Care Benefit.

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