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Find Licensed Group Daycares in Whistler.

Whistler has 10 licensed group child care facilities, covering the full range of age bands from infants and toddlers through school age. All 10 are centre-based programs regulated under BC's Child Care Licensing Regulation. Right now, 1 currently reports an open space, so it pays to reach out to multiple centres as early as possible. Because supply in smaller resort communities is limited, starting your search well before you need care is strongly advised.

10 licensed group daycares in Whistler

Data from the BC Childcare Facilities registry, refreshed daily.

Licensed Group
10
With vacancies
1 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed group daycares are there in Whistler?

There are 10 licensed group child care facilities in Whistler. All are centre-based programs; there are no licensed family child care homes listed in this category.

Are there any extended-hours daycares in Whistler?

None of the 10 licensed group daycares in Whistler currently list extended hours. If your schedule requires early drop-off or late pickup, it is worth contacting individual centres directly to ask about their hours of operation.

When should I start looking for a daycare spot in Whistler?

BC advisors recommend starting during pregnancy, ideally in the first trimester. With only 10 licensed group centres in Whistler, demand for spaces can be high relative to supply. Since BC banned waitlist fees in April 2024, there is no cost to applying broadly and early.

How much does licensed group daycare in Whistler cost, and is financial help available?

Fees vary by centre, but most licensed BC providers participate in the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative, which automatically reduces fees by commonly $350 to $900 per month depending on your child's age. Some centres also participate in the $10-a-Day ChildCareBC program, capping full-time fees at $200 per month. The Affordable Child Care Benefit can stack on top of these reductions for eligible families earning under roughly $111,000 per year.

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