Looking for Daycare in Harbour Chines?
Looking for daycare in Harbour Chines? Love Kids Daycare Coquitlam is about 7 to 10 minutes south down Como Lake Avenue, licensed under BC's Child Care Licensing Regulation, staffed by ECE-certified educators, and now enrolling ages 3 and up for September. Under-3 spots are full and running a waitlist. Call (604) 338-8020 to book a free tour.
Our address is 3007 Pasture Cir, tucked into Ranch Park on the south-east side of the Coquitlam grid. From Harbour Chines you head south on Gatensbury Road or Poirier Street, hit Como Lake Avenue at the neighbourhood's southern edge, then follow Como Lake Ave east through central Coquitlam toward Mariner Way. It is one east-west road most of the way and a short drive off-peak.
About Harbour Chines: A Quiet Northwest Coquitlam Pocket
Harbour Chines sits on the northwest side of Coquitlam and shares its northern edge with Port Moody's St. John's Street. Como Lake Avenue forms the southern boundary, the east-west spine that connects the pocket to Lougheed Station in Burnaby, Coquitlam Central Station, and the Gaglardi exit toward Vancouver. Gatensbury Road is the main northern route out of Harbour Chines, running straight into Port Moody. Poirier Street runs south to Como Lake Ave alongside the recreation centre.
The neighbourhood is entirely detached single-family homes on large lots. Many sit on slope and offer views of the northern mountains and Burrard Inlet. The housing mix skews mid-century-classic with modern custom-built infill in between. In 2023 the average detached-home price sat at $2,227,166, with a range from about $1,435,000 to $3,450,000. Residential streets inside Harbour Chines and the immediately adjacent Chineside pocket include Porter Street, Rondeau Street, Prospect Street, Seymour Drive, Brookmount Avenue, Chine Crescent, Thermal Drive, Lillian Street, Baker Drive, Merritt Street, and Corona Crescent. There is no commercial zone inside the boundaries. Errands happen on the edges.
The demographic mix skews established families, young professionals, and retirees who traded up for a quiet mature-tree residential setting over commercial density. It is a pocket where kids play out front, neighbours know each other, and the mountains show up at the end of the driveway on a clear morning.
How Close Is Love Kids Daycare to Harbour Chines?
We are at 3007 Pasture Cir, Coquitlam V3C 2C3, in Ranch Park south-east of Harbour Chines. The connective route is Como Lake Avenue. From most Harbour Chines addresses you drop south on Gatensbury Road or Poirier Street to Como Lake Ave, then east along Como Lake through central Coquitlam toward Mariner Way and Ranch Park. It is roughly a 7 to 10 minute drive off-peak, longer at commuter peak but still on one road most of the way.
If your morning routes you toward Coquitlam Central Station or the West Coast Express, dropping off with us fits inside that eastbound flow. If you commute west toward Burquitlam Station or Lougheed, drop-off adds a short east-then-back leg, but you stay on Como Lake the whole time. No difficult intersections. No cross-town detours.
We are at 3007 Pasture Cir, Coquitlam, BC V3C 2C3. Head south from Harbour Chines to Como Lake Avenue, then east through Coquitlam to Ranch Park. About 7 to 10 minutes off-peak. Call us at (604) 338-8020 and we will walk you through the exact route.
Schools and Learning Around Harbour Chines
Harbour Chines is inside School District No. 43 (Coquitlam), BC's third-largest district. SD43 serves Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, and Belcarra with 45 elementary, 14 middle, and 11 secondary schools. That scale matters because it means transition pathways from daycare through elementary and middle school stay inside one district.
The catchment for Harbour Chines runs Harbour View Elementary for kindergarten through grade 5, Como Lake Middle for grades 6 to 8, and Centennial Secondary for grades 9 to 12. Port Moody Secondary and Dr. Charles Best Secondary sit within reach as well. Harbour View Elementary is located at 960 Lillian Street, Coquitlam V3J 5C7, phone 604-936-1494, running an 8:30 am to 3:30 pm school day. Private-school options in the same catchment include Queen of All Saints Elementary and Traditional Learning Academy.
Our program lines up with that pathway. Every child leaves us ready for SD43 kindergarten at Harbour View or wherever your address places you. Language, early literacy, social routines, transition skills, all built the way SD43 teachers expect them. Our preschool stream is where most of that kindergarten-readiness work happens, day in and day out.
Parks, Recreation, and Where Harbour Chines Kids Play
Como Lake Park and Mundy Park sit along the neighbourhood's upper and eastern edge and give Harbour Chines families walking trails, fishing, baseball fields, and swimming. Como Lake is the shorter loop and the one most young families default to. Mundy Park is the larger forested park with several km of trails and softball diamonds.
Poirier Sport & Leisure Centre on Poirier Street is the neighbourhood's indoor recreation hub. Ice rinks, gym, pool, all under one roof. The Dogwood Pavilion and Coquitlam Public Library sit on the same block, which makes Poirier Street an unofficial second town-square for the area.
For a family day out, Rocky Point Park in Port Moody is one short drive north via Gatensbury. Spray park, outdoor pool, boat launch, walking trails, and the Boathouse Restaurant on the water. Plenty of Harbour Chines families keep it in their regular rotation.
Shopping, Transit, and the Commute out of Harbour Chines
Since Harbour Chines has no commercial strip inside the boundaries, families lean on two nearby hubs. Como Lake Village (Starbucks, No Frills, bakery, gas, liquor store) sits roughly 5 minutes south of the pocket. Burquitlam Plaza (groceries, restaurants, Shoppers Drug Mart) is a direct bus or a 5-minute drive west. The nearest SkyTrain stations are Burquitlam and Moody Centre / Inlet Centre on the Millennium Line, plus Coquitlam Central for both SkyTrain and West Coast Express. Bus route 143 runs a direct connection from the neighbourhood to SFU.
Why Harbour Chines Families Choose Love Kids Daycare
Harbour Chines is the kind of pocket where families settle in and stay. Big lots, quiet streets, established neighbours. The daycare piece has to match that. We have been running in Coquitlam for over 16 years, every educator holds an ECE diploma, and our licence caps us at seven kids in the program, so nobody gets lost in the shuffle.
We are fully licensed under BC's Child Care Licensing Regulation and inspected regularly. Ratios stay low on purpose. We send daily updates so Harbour Chines parents commuting south to Metrotown or east to Coquitlam Central do not have to guess between drop-off and 5:30 pm pickup. We also accept BC Childcare Subsidy through our subsidized child care intake.
Programs for Harbour Chines Families
One of the things families appreciate is that our program covers the full pre-kindergarten range, so you are not shopping for a new provider every time your child hits a new age.
- Preschool for kindergarten readiness before your child starts at Harbour View Elementary. Early literacy, social skills, and confidence in a playful guided setting.
- Full-Day Daycare for ages 3 to 5. Structured routines, outdoor time, and small-group care all day, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.
- Family Daycare for families who want a smaller, home-style setting with a mixed-age group. Some kids simply do better in a quieter room and we have that option.
- Group Daycare for the 3-to-5 group learning stream, structured play, and licensed group childcare.
- Subsidized Child Care for families using BC Childcare Subsidy. We accept the subsidy and help you understand what applies.
Infant Daycare in Harbour Chines
Infant daycare in Harbour Chines is tight right now. BC licensing lets us take three children under three at 3007 Pasture Cir, and all three seats are held. Get on the waitlist and we will call the moment a spot opens. Every infant slot follows safe-sleep positioning, and your baby stays with the same ECE-certified caregiver the whole day.
Questions Harbour Chines Parents Ask Us
How long is the drive from Harbour Chines to Love Kids Daycare?
Most Harbour Chines families reach us in about 7 to 10 minutes off-peak. Head south on Gatensbury Road or Poirier Street to Como Lake Avenue, then east along Como Lake Ave through central Coquitlam toward Mariner Way and Ranch Park. We are at 3007 Pasture Cir. It is one east-west road most of the way.
My child goes to Harbour View Elementary. Will your hours work?
Yes. Harbour View Elementary at 960 Lillian Street runs 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. We open at 7:30 am and close at 5:30 pm Monday to Friday, so morning drop-off and afternoon pickup both fit inside our day. Families use us before their child ages into kindergarten at Harbour View, and for wrap-around care once they start.
My child is under 3. Do you have space right now?
Our infant and toddler spots are full right now. BC licensing allows three children under 3 and all three are taken. Join the waitlist and we will call the moment one opens. We are actively enrolling ages 3 and up today, including kids turning 3 soon.
Is Love Kids Daycare licensed?
Yes. We are licensed under BC's Child Care Licensing Regulation and inspected regularly. Ask any time and we will share our licence details openly. Licensing means we meet provincial standards for safety, staffing, ratios, and programming, and it is the baseline any Harbour Chines family should expect.
Do your educators actually have ECE training?
Every staff member holds an ECE diploma. It is a firm requirement. ECE-trained educators understand child development, know how learning happens at each age, and handle the full range of situations that come up in a licensed program. It shows in how your child is spoken to, how transitions run, and how questions get answered at pickup.
Which SkyTrain station is closest for commuting parents?
Burquitlam Station on the Millennium Line is the closest SkyTrain for most Harbour Chines families, a short drive or a direct bus west. Moody Centre and Inlet Centre are the two Port Moody stations up over Gatensbury, and Coquitlam Central adds the West Coast Express. Bus route 143 runs from the neighbourhood straight to SFU.
Can we get BC Childcare Subsidy at your daycare?
Yes. We accept BC Childcare Subsidy. If your family qualifies, the subsidy can meaningfully reduce your monthly cost. Many parents do not realize they may be eligible or are not sure how to apply. Mention it when you come in for a tour and we will walk you through what the process looks like.
Will I hear how my child's day went?
Every day. We send daily updates so you know how your child ate, how they were feeling, what they worked on, and any special moments from the day. You will not spend your afternoon guessing. Keeping Harbour Chines parents in the loop is part of the job, not an extra.
What SD43 catchment is Harbour Chines in?
Harbour Chines sits in School District 43 (Coquitlam), the third-largest district in BC. The neighbourhood catchment schools are Harbour View Elementary for K-5, Como Lake Middle for grades 6 to 8, and Centennial Secondary for grades 9 to 12. Port Moody Secondary and Dr. Charles Best Secondary are also within reach for families in the pocket.
Can we come see the daycare before we enrol?
Yes, and we strongly encourage it. Call (604) 338-8020 and we will set up a free tour at a time that works for you. Come see the rooms, meet the educators, bring your child if you want, and ask every question you can think of. There is no pressure and no sales pitch.
Nearby Areas We Also Serve
- Daycare in Chineside
- Child care in Harbour Place
- Como Lake daycare options
- Childcare around Burquitlam
- Daycare near Austin Heights
We'd Love to Meet Your Family
Harbour Chines is a quiet, established pocket. Big lots, mature trees, families who settled in years ago and stayed. That kind of neighbourhood deserves a daycare that thinks the same way. Small groups. Real relationships. Educators who remember your child's name and their favourite book on day two.
Call us at (604) 338-8020 to book your free tour. We are open Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, and we are always happy to chat. Whether you are ready to enrol right now or just starting to look, come by and see the space.
Quick Info
Love Kids Daycare Coquitlam
3007 Pasture Cir
Coquitlam, BC V3C 2C3
(604) 338-8020
Mon to Fri
7:30 am to 5:30 pm