Mary Hill in Plain English
Looking for daycare in Mary Hill? Love Kids Daycare Coquitlam is 8 to 12 minutes away at 3007 Pasture Cir, one bridge across the Coquitlam River, licensed by the Province of BC, ECE-certified, and now enrolling ages 3 and up for September. We share the V3C postal district with Mary Hill, so this is a short postal-corridor drive, not a commute to another city.
Mary Hill is a south Port Coquitlam neighbourhood tucked into the southeast corner of the city. It is mostly mid-century detached homes on flat lots, often updated, with some townhomes on the northern edge and rare duplex infill. About 3,974 people live here, small enough that it functions like a village pocket inside PoCo. Median household income sits at $113,919, home ownership runs at 71%, and residents rate the area 100% family-friendly on the AreaVibes profile. That is the exact working-parent profile a licensed daycare serves.
Western Drive runs through the middle of the neighbourhood, and the Mary Hill Bypass hugs the western edge. Downtown PoCo's Shaughnessy Street strip (grocery, coffee, restaurants, barbers) sits inside or bordering Mary Hill depending on your block. Families walk to coffee on Saturday and know their neighbours by first name.
Getting from Mary Hill to Our Daycare
The direct route is over one bridge across the Coquitlam River, west into central Coquitlam, up to Pasture Cir. From most Mary Hill streets it is 8 to 12 minutes door to door. Same V3C postal district, not a commute to another city.
Commuting into Vancouver, Burnaby, or New Westminster? The Mary Hill Bypass on the western edge of your neighbourhood links straight to Highway 1. Drop your child at 7:30 am, jump on the Bypass, and you are past the worst of the morning build-up before it starts. Rail commuters cross back to Port Coquitlam Station and board the West Coast Express. PoCo is the only Tri-City without a SkyTrain, so the West Coast Express is the main rail option, and TransLink bus routes 159, 160, 173, and 174 fill in the rest.
We are at 3007 Pasture Cir, Coquitlam, BC V3C 2C3. From Mary Hill, cross the Coquitlam River bridge and head west into central Coquitlam. About 8 to 12 minutes from your front door. Call (604) 338-8020 and we will talk you through the exact route.
Schools Mary Hill Kids Feed Into
Mary Hill sits inside SD43. The neighbourhood elementary is Ecole Mary Hill Elementary at 1890 Humber Crescent, V3C 2V7 (604-942-0264), running French Immersion K to 5 plus a StrongStart drop-in. Kilmer Elementary is the English K to 5 catchment. From there Mary Hill kids move up to Pitt River Middle or Citadel Middle, then to Riverside Secondary.
Our preschool at 3007 Pasture Cir is built for kindergarten readiness, which is what Mary Hill parents need before Immersion at Ecole Mary Hill or English K at Kilmer.
What Working Parents in Mary Hill Actually Need
Median age 38.2, median income $113,919 (38% above the national average), 71% home ownership. That is a household of working parents, established in the area, running the Mary Hill Bypass or the West Coast Express to a lower-mainland job. What they need from a daycare is not fancy. Licensed, close, safe, open on time.
We open at 7:30 am on purpose. It gives Mary Hill parents heading west on the Bypass a real shot at beating the Highway 1 build-up. We close at 5:30 pm. Every staff member holds an ECE diploma, a post-secondary credential in child development and a firm hiring requirement here. Ratios are kept low so your child gets attention, not lost in a big group.
Fully licensed under BC's Child Care Licensing Regulation, daily parent updates, BC Childcare Subsidy accepted. Sixteen-plus years in Coquitlam.
Parks and Weekends for Mary Hill Families
Routley Park sits right inside the neighbourhood with a playground and green space. Gates Park is a 5 to 10 minute drive with more playgrounds and cycling trails. Mary Hill families also use the Traboulay PoCo Trail, a 25.3 km recreational loop circling Port Coquitlam that connects out to Colony Farm Regional Park. Coffee on Shaughnessy Street, a walk on the PoCo Trail, then Routley or Gates with the kids. That is a Mary Hill Saturday, and our programming matches that active, outdoor-comfortable pace.
Day Care Center Programs for Mary Hill Families
You do not need to hop from daycare to daycare as your child hits a new stage. We cover the full arc from infancy through preschool age at one address, 3007 Pasture Cir, one bridge from Mary Hill.
- Infant Care for babies who need attentive, low-ratio care. Waitlist-only right now. BC licensing caps us at three children under 3 and all three seats are held.
- Toddler Care for the busy, curious, into-everything stage. Also on the under-3 waitlist. Join it early and we will call the moment a spot opens.
- Preschool for ages 3 to 5, built around kindergarten readiness for kids heading into Ecole Mary Hill Immersion, Kilmer English K, or any SD43 catchment school.
- Full-Day Daycare for the standard 7:30 am to 5:30 pm workday, matched to Mary Hill Bypass and West Coast Express commutes.
- Family Daycare for families who want a smaller, more home-like setting. Mixed-age, small-group, close attention.
- Group Childcare for kids who thrive in a slightly larger, structured peer setting with an ECE-certified lead educator.
Childcare in Mary Hill, Port Coquitlam
Every Mary Hill family gets childcare backed by real credentials. Sixteen years in operation, every educator ECE-diploma-certified, our licence capped at seven kids under BC's Child Care Licensing rules. Your child steps into SD43 kindergarten prep at Kilmer or Ecole Mary Hill with a strong social base and Health Canada safe-sleep routines built in from day one.
Infant Daycare in Mary Hill
Infant daycare in Mary Hill is tight right now. Our infant and toddler spots are full. BC licensing allows three children under 3 at 3007 Pasture Cir and all three seats are held. Join the waitlist and we will call the moment one opens. Every infant slot follows Health Canada safe-sleep positioning, and your baby stays with the same ECE-certified caregiver the whole day. Meanwhile, we are actively enrolling ages 3 and up for September, including Mary Hill kids turning 3 soon.
Questions Mary Hill Parents Ask Us
How far is Love Kids Daycare from Mary Hill?
We are at 3007 Pasture Cir on the Coquitlam side of the Coquitlam River, directly across from Mary Hill. Most Mary Hill families reach us in about 8 to 12 minutes by crossing one bridge over the river. You and the anchor daycare share the same V3C postal district, so it is a short postal-corridor drive, not a full commute to another city.
My kids go to Ecole Mary Hill Elementary for French Immersion. Does that fit with your daycare?
It fits well. Ecole Mary Hill at 1890 Humber Crescent runs French Immersion K to 5 plus a StrongStart drop-in. Our preschool program at 3007 Pasture Cir builds the early literacy, listening, and routine skills kids need before starting Immersion, and we are 8 to 12 minutes away so pickups are easy to coordinate.
I commute over the Mary Hill Bypass. Do your hours actually work?
Yes. We open at 7:30 am, which is designed for families heading west on the Mary Hill Bypass toward Highway 1, New Westminster, Burnaby, or Vancouver. Drop your child off first, then get on the Bypass before the worst of the morning traffic. We close at 5:30 pm which covers most full workdays comfortably.
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 at 3007 Pasture Cir 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 Mary Hill kids turning 3 soon.
Which schools do Mary Hill kids feed into after preschool?
Mary Hill families typically use Kilmer Elementary for English K to 5, Ecole Mary Hill Elementary for French Immersion K to 5, then Pitt River Middle or Citadel Middle, and finally Riverside Secondary. Our preschool program at 3007 Pasture Cir focuses on kindergarten readiness so your child is confident and prepared when they start at any of the SD43 catchment schools serving Mary Hill.
Can we take the West Coast Express from your daycare?
You can. Rail commuters typically drop off at 3007 Pasture Cir, then drive back over the river to Port Coquitlam Station and catch the West Coast Express. PoCo is the only Tri-City without a SkyTrain, so West Coast Express is the main rail option. TransLink bus routes 159, 160, 173, and 174 also serve Mary Hill.
Is your daycare licensed and inspected?
Yes. Licensed by the Province of British Columbia under the Child Care Licensing Regulation and inspected regularly by Fraser Health. We meet provincial standards for ratios, staffing, safety, space, and programming, and you can verify our licence through the BC Community Care Facilities Licensing program.
Do you accept BC Childcare Subsidy for Mary Hill families?
Yes. We accept BC Childcare Subsidy. Mary Hill households do carry above-average incomes, but a lot of PoCo families with two working parents still qualify, especially with more than one child in care. We will walk you through the application when you come in for a tour.
My child is a bit shy about crossing over from PoCo. Will they settle in?
They will, and we are patient with it. Every Mary Hill child who starts with us has an adjustment week. Our educators do not rush kids and do not force participation. Because we keep ratios low and every staff member holds an ECE diploma, we can actually notice a shy child and help them, instead of losing them in the group.
Can we tour the daycare before we enrol?
Yes, and we strongly recommend it. Call (604) 338-8020 and we will book a free tour. See the rooms, meet the ECE-certified team, bring your child if you want, and ask every question you have. Most Mary Hill families decide after they walk the space in person.
Nearby Areas We Also Serve
- Daycare in Oxford Heights
- Childcare across Port Coquitlam
- Citadel families we serve
- Daycare near Riverwood
- Childcare near Birchland Manor
We'd Love to Meet Your Family
Mary Hill is a settled family neighbourhood. Big flat lots, French Immersion at the local school, Routley Park in the middle, the PoCo Trail on the weekend, the same V3C postal district as our daycare. You chose Mary Hill because it works for family life. We built Love Kids the same way. Call (604) 338-8020 to book a free tour. Mon to Fri, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.
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