Daycare in Coquitlam That Families Actually Trust

Coquitlam is not a small town anymore. With around 174,000 residents as of 2024, it is BC's sixth largest city and Canada's 34th largest. It has its own identity, its own skyline around Town Centre, its own SkyTrain line, and its own community that families genuinely love. Burke Mountain, Eagle Ridge, and Coquitlam Mountain frame the northern edge. Colony Farm and the Coquitlam River run right through the south. It is a real city with nature woven into every corner.

And when you live in a city like this, finding good daycare in Coquitlam matters. You are not just looking for somewhere to park your kids while you work. You want a place where your child is learning, growing, and being looked after by people who actually know what they are doing. You want someone you can call with a question and get a straight answer. You want to feel good about dropping off your little one every morning.

That is what Love Kids Daycare Coquitlam has been doing since before many of our current families even moved here. Over 16 years. Right here in this community. Families from Westwood Plateau, Burke Mountain, Town Centre, Austin Heights, Maillardville, and Burquitlam all bring their kids to us. Most of them are 5 to 20 minutes away. And they keep coming back, year after year, with younger siblings in tow.

We Are Right Here in Your Neighbourhood

Our address is 3007 Pasture Circle, Coquitlam, BC V3C 2C3. If you know this part of the city, you know it well. We sit right near Colony Farm Regional Park and the Coquitlam River. Colony Farm is a beautiful 404-hectare green space that stretches along the Coquitlam border. Many of our families walk or cycle through there on weekends. It is a wonderful part of the city to be based in.

Being in the V3C area means we are easy to reach from almost anywhere in Coquitlam. Whether you are coming down from Westwood Plateau in the morning, heading west from Maillardville, or driving south from Town Centre near Coquitlam Centre Mall, you can get to us without fighting the worst of the commuter traffic. That matters when you are trying to get your kids dropped off and still make it to work on time.

We are about 10 to 15 km east of Vancouver, which puts us right in the heart of the Tri-Cities area. Port Moody is just to our west, Coquitlam is to our southeast, and Burnaby is just past Port Moody. That means we are well-placed for families who work all over the Lower Mainland and need a central, reliable spot for childcare.

Which Coquitlam Neighbourhoods Do We Serve?

We welcome families from all across Coquitlam. Here is a look at some of the neighbourhoods we regularly serve and what those families tend to need.

Westwood Plateau

Westwood Plateau sits up in the hills on the western side of Coquitlam, with great mountain views and a mix of newer homes and young families. Lots of parents here commute into Burnaby or Vancouver for work. The drive to our daycare from Westwood Plateau is typically 10 to 15 minutes, heading down Clarke Road or Como Lake Avenue toward our location near Colony Farm. Families from this neighbourhood tend to love that we open at 7:00 am sharp, so drop-off fits their schedule before they head to SkyTrain at Burquitlam Station.

Burke Mountain

Burke Mountain is one of Coquitlam's fastest-growing areas, with lots of newer townhomes and single-family homes on the northeast side of the city. Families up here are often young, with kids under five. It is a bit of a drive to get downtown or to SkyTrain, so having a daycare in Coquitlam that feels like a trusted local spot matters a lot. Most Burke Mountain families are about 15 to 20 minutes from our door. Worth every minute, according to the families we serve from up there.

Town Centre

Town Centre is the heart of Coquitlam. Lafarge Lake, Coquitlam Centre Mall (the largest mall in the Tri-Cities), City Hall, the Evergreen Cultural Centre, and Douglas College's David Lam Campus are all here. Families in this area are incredibly diverse. Coquitlam's population is 44% foreign-born, and Town Centre especially reflects that. We welcome families from every background, and with about a dozen languages spoken across our families, we know how to make everyone feel at home.

Austin Heights

Austin Heights is one of Coquitlam's established neighbourhoods, sitting near Como Lake and Mundy Park. Mundy Park is one of the largest urban parks in all of Metro Vancouver. Families in Austin Heights tend to be community-oriented and value programmes that have a real track record. We fit that perfectly. Our 16+ years in Coquitlam means we are not an experiment. We are a known quantity.

Maillardville

Maillardville is a special piece of Coquitlam's history. It is BC's largest French-Canadian community, and every March the Festival du Bois fills Place Maillardville with music, food, and culture. Families here are proud of their roots and want childcare that respects that sense of community. We have served families from Maillardville for years and are just a short drive away on the south side of the city.

Burquitlam

Burquitlam sits on the border between Burnaby and Coquitlam, right along North Road. It has changed quickly in recent years with lots of new condos and younger families moving in. The Burquitlam SkyTrain Station on the Millennium Line makes it easy for parents to commute. Many Burquitlam families drop their kids with us on the way to the station. We are a natural fit for this neighbourhood given how central our location is.

Why Coquitlam Families Choose Love Kids

There are a lot of childcare options in a city of 174,000 people. Here is what makes families from all over Coquitlam choose us and stay with us year after year.

• Every staff member holds an ECE diploma. Not a short course, not just experience. A full Early Childhood Education diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution. This is the foundation of everything we do.
• Licensed by BC under the Child Care Licensing Regulation. We are inspected and accountable. You can trust that what we say about our care matches what you will see when you walk through the door.
• BC Childcare Subsidy accepted. If your family qualifies for provincial childcare funding, we accept it. For many Coquitlam families, this makes a real difference in what they pay each month.
• 16+ years in this community. We know Coquitlam. We know School District 43. We know what local families need and what Coquitlam kids are like. That local knowledge is something a brand-new centre cannot offer you.
• Family Daycare for siblings. If you have kids at different ages, our Family Daycare program means you can keep brothers and sisters together in a smaller, home-like setting. That continuity is something families really value.
• Daily updates to parents. You will hear from us every single day. What your child ate, how they slept, what they worked on, anything worth knowing. You will never spend the workday wondering how your little one is doing.
• Low child-to-staff ratios. Smaller groups mean your child gets real individual attention, not just supervision. It also means our staff can actually know your child, not just manage a room full of kids.
• Open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Whether you are catching the Evergreen Extension at Coquitlam Central or the West Coast Express, our hours cover your commute. Monday to Friday, we are here when you need us.

Day Care Center

We offer six licensed programs to match every age and every family's schedule. Here is a quick overview of what we offer.

Infant Care is designed for your youngest babies. Handing over your infant to anyone takes a lot of trust. We earn that trust through small group sizes, patient caregivers with real ECE training, and constant communication with you. Your baby will be safe, stimulated, and loved.

Toddler Care covers the wonderfully busy stage when kids are walking, talking, and getting into everything. We channel that curiosity into structured play-based learning that builds language skills, motor skills, and the beginnings of emotional intelligence.

Preschool helps your child get ready for kindergarten in School District 43. We work on listening, early literacy, social skills, and the kind of confidence that helps kids walk into their first classroom feeling like they belong there.

Full-Day Daycare runs from our 7:00 am open right through to 6:00 pm. This is the programme most Coquitlam commuter families use. It gives you a full working day without the scramble of short hours or surprise closures.

Family Daycare is a smaller, quieter setting that works especially well for families with siblings at different ages, or kids who do better in a less busy environment. It is a great option that not every daycare in Coquitlam offers.

Educational Services provides more structured learning support for children who benefit from extra enrichment or a more focused educational approach. Call us to find out whether this programme is a good fit for your child.

Getting Here from Around Coquitlam

Our address is 3007 Pasture Circle, Coquitlam, BC V3C 2C3. Plug it into Google Maps and you will be on your way. Here are some rough directions from different parts of the city to give you a sense of how easy the trip is.

From Westwood Plateau or Burquitlam: Head east along Como Lake Avenue or Austin Avenue toward the Colony Farm area. Most families from this direction find us in about 10 to 15 minutes, even in morning traffic.

From Town Centre or Coquitlam Centre: Head south on Pinetree Way toward Lougheed Highway, then follow Colony Farm Road west. You will be at Pasture Circle in about 10 minutes from most parts of Town Centre.

From Burke Mountain: Come down Harper Road or Victoria Drive heading south. Once you reach the lower parts of Coquitlam near Lougheed, follow signs toward Colony Farm. Give yourself about 15 to 20 minutes in the morning.

From Austin Heights or Maillardville: Both neighbourhoods are on the south side of Coquitlam and are very close to our Colony Farm area location. Most families from here are under 10 minutes away by car.

From Coquitlam Central SkyTrain: Our daycare is a short drive from Coquitlam Central Station. Many families take SkyTrain in or park at the station, and we are easy to reach before or after your ride. If you have questions about the best route for your commute, just call us at 604-338-8020 and we can help figure it out.

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