Licensed Daycares in Chilliwack, BC

Daycare & Childcare in Chilliwack

Chilliwack has 181 licensed childcare facilities regulated by the Ministry of Education and Child Care (BC), made up of 117 centre-based daycares and 64 licensed family homes. What makes Chilliwack particularly notable among BC cities is that every single one of its 181 licensed providers — 100 percent — participates in the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI). That means families can access provincial fee reductions at any licensed facility in the city, regardless of whether it is a large centre or a small home daycare. The provincial open dataset does not include individual capacity figures for Chilliwack providers, so available spots must be confirmed directly with each provider. Family home daycares make up 35 percent of all providers, giving families meaningful options beyond traditional centre-based care. MapleCub lists all 181 licensed Chilliwack providers so you can browse, shortlist, and contact them in one place.

What to know about childcare in Chilliwack

Chilliwack's childcare network is notable for two reasons that directly matter to families: complete CCFRI coverage and a diverse mix of centre types that extends well beyond standard group daycares.

The 100 percent CCFRI participation rate is exceptional. In most BC cities, a small number of providers opt out of the programme, which means parents must check subsidy eligibility provider by provider. In Chilliwack, that step is unnecessary — every licensed facility on MapleCub participates, so fee reductions apply across the board. Families who also qualify for the income-tested BC Child Care Subsidy can layer that benefit on top of CCFRI to reduce costs further.

The 64 licensed family homes represent 35 percent of all Chilliwack providers. For families who prefer a quieter, home-like environment — or whose schedules require more flexible start and end times than many centres offer — licensed family homes are a practical option. Names in the directory such as Wee Care Family Daycare, Play and Learn Family Child Care, Charlene's Family Child Care, Shining Stars Family Daycare, and Second Home Multi-Age Childcare illustrate the variety. Multi-age home care (where children of different ages are cared for together) can also benefit older toddlers and preschoolers through peer interaction across age groups.

Among centre-based providers, several well-known BC operators have a Chilliwack presence. Both the YMCA (Northside YMCA Child Care and Little Mountain YMCA Kids Club) and Kids Club Child Care Centre Ltd. operate multiple sites. Community-rooted providers include Sardis Children's Centre Society and the Chilliwack Children's Academy. Faith-affiliated care is represented by Promontory Heights Christian Daycare. Preschool-focused options include Chilliwack Landing Preschool, Wind and Tide Preschool – Sardis, and Central Sockeye Preschool. For families seeking enriched or specialty programming, Cream of the Crop Enriched Learning & Childcare Centre Ltd. and Creative Kids Learning Centers – Chilliwack are listed.

Because the provincial open dataset does not publish capacity figures for Chilliwack providers, neither total licensed spots nor current availability can be determined from this data source. The age-coverage figures in the provincial data reflect only a small subset of providers who reported that information, and should not be taken as a count of how many centres serve each age group across the whole city. As always with BC childcare searches, contacting providers directly — and doing so early, especially for infant spaces — is the most reliable approach.

All providers listed on MapleCub are licensed by the Ministry of Education and Child Care. Inspection reports for any Chilliwack provider can be found through the provincial Child Care Lookup tool, which is a useful step before finalising your shortlist.