Frequently Asked Questions

The province is responsible for the licensing and monitoring of child care facilities in BC. Please refer to Fraser Health for information on the different types of child care programs and where licensed child care facilities can be found in Coquitlam:

• Search for Child Care

Guide

The province of BC has published a guide to assist parents in selecting and monitoring child care:

• Parents’ Guide to Selecting and Monitoring Child Care in BC (PDF)

There are a number of steps that you must take with the City of Coquitlam and the province in order to open and operate a licensed child care facility. The following document provides you with an overview of the required steps:

• Child Care Facility Requirements: Building Permits, Zoning, Business Licenses - Coquitlam Planning and Development (PDF)
• Fraser Health provides information for prospective and current child care facility operators