Port Coquitlam
Children's Centre   
# 50 - 3150 Coast Meridian Rd., Port Coquitlam
(604) 941-9206

Philosophy / Mission Statement:

We believe play is the essence of our program. Through play, children learn to take appropriate risks and accept challenges while interacting with the environment in a safe manner. We encourage and support children's natural curiosity. We believe in the importance of understanding, accepting and empowering all children. We encourage the development of a healthy self-awareness and value inclusiveness, multiculturalism and respect for others. We believe in the partnership between families and care givers.

Program Highlights:

The program is planned with many different experiences so that each child can develop socially, emotionally, mentally and physically in a safe and happy environment. We encourage autonomy, self confidence and responsibility by instilling problem solving skills. Second Step Violence Prevention Program is offered.

Center Features:

Indoor waiting area, snack / meal area, nap / quiet room, reading space / library, computer terminals, onsite playground, offsite outdoor play area, indoor play area. Field trips are included in fees.

Neighborhoods / School Districts served: School District 43
Years In Business: Port Coquitlam Daycare Society has been operating for 36 years
Facility Type: Preschool / Group Childcare / Before & After School Care
Curriculum Type: Developmental / Interactive / Academic / Special Education
License Capacity: Maximum 20 preschool, maximum 25 group childcare, maximum 30 school age care
Ages of Children: 1 - 12 years
Integrated Special Needs: Yes
Availability: Full Time, Part Time and Drop In when available
Teacher to Child Ratio: 1:7 - 1:10 preschool, 1:6 group childcare, 1:7 school age care
Staff Qualifications: Early Childhood Education Certification, Infant/Toddler and Special Needs Certification, Child and Youth Care Counselor Certification, School Age Care Certification, Food Safe. Ongoing training and workshops for staff.
Staff have current CPR? Yes
Hours of Operation: 6:15 am - 6:00 pm Monday through Friday
Fee Schedule:

$1000.00/ month - infant/toddler care; 20 - 29 months

$1200.00/ month - infant/toddler care; 12 - 19 months

July and August $600.00/month

Subsidy Available? Yes
Toilet Training Required? We will work with parents in regards to children's individual needs
Immunization Required? No
Meals & Snacks Provided? None
Accommodation for Special Diets? Yes
Transportation Available? Yes - a 20 passenger bus
Professional Association Affiliations? E.C.E.B.C., West Coast Childcare Resource Centre, YMCA Child & Referral Service

Please contact Robin Little
 at (604) 941-9206
to discuss your family's childcare needs


Let them know that you found them on the Canada Child Care Directory!

Back to Port Coquitlam page         Back to Homepage