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Daycare in Vancouver, BC
Vancouver offers the broadest range of licensed childcare in Metro Vancouver, with programs in every neighbourhood from Kitsilano to East Van.
Over 500 licensed daycares across Vancouver's 22 neighbourhoods
Many programs offer ChildCareBC $10/day subsidies for eligible families
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Full-time licensed daycare in Vancouver ranges from $800–$2,200/month before subsidies. Families enrolled in ChildCareBC's $10/day program may pay as little as $200/month depending on income.
Wait lists for infant care (0–18 months) in Vancouver can be 12–24 months. Toddler and preschool spots are somewhat easier to find. Applying to multiple centres early is strongly recommended.
ChildCareBC is a provincial subsidy program that reduces fees to approximately $10/day for eligible families at participating licensed daycares. Eligibility is based on family income.
Licensed daycares in BC accept infants as young as 6 weeks, though most infant spots are in high demand. Toddler programs typically begin at 12–18 months and preschool at 3 years.
All daycares in our database are BC government–licensed and regularly inspected. You can also verify licensing status directly on the BC Child Care Map.
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