About BC Daycares

Finding licensed child care shouldn’t be this hard

Anyone who’s looked for daycare in BC knows the drill: scattered listings, dead links, waitlists, and no easy way to see what’s licensed and where. BC Daycares pulls that information into one calm, trustworthy place, starting with Metro Vancouver.

Who is behind BC Daycares

BC Daycares was founded and is operated by Bottletop Media, a small independent publisher based in British Columbia. We built the directory to make public child care information easier for families to find, understand, and verify.

There is a real contact route behind the site. Questions, corrections, privacy or safety concerns, and editorial feedback go to hello@bcdaycares.ca.

What we do

We list licensed child care facilities across Metro Vancouver, built from the Province of British Columbia’s official licensed child care records. For each facility we show what we can confirm: licence type, location on a map, the health authority that licenses and inspects it, and a direct link to that authority’s inspection portal. Where a confident third-party match exists, we may add a business phone, website, and opening hours with a visible check date.

Facilities appear on the site because they are listed as licensed in the latest provincial data. Licensing information can change between updates, so verify current status with the relevant health authority.

Where our information comes from

Our core data comes from the Province’s licensed child care dataset, used under the Open Government Licence – British Columbia, and refreshed weekly. We supplement it with information from Google. You can read more on our Data page.

Editorial independence

Bottletop Media and BC Daycares are not part of the provincial government, a health authority, or a child care facility. A listing is not an endorsement. Facilities do not pay to be included or placed higher in directory results, and payment will never change official facts or editorial rankings.

We do not sell parent contact information to facilities. If the site later offers paid facility tools or sponsorships, they will be clearly labelled and kept separate from official data and organic ordering. Choosing care is always your decision; verify the details that matter directly with the facility and health authority.

What we’re working on

We’re continuing to improve the directory with refreshed facility information, practical guides, and tools that help families compare licensed care. Browse daycares by city or explore our practical guides.

Get in touch

Questions, corrections, or ideas? Email us at hello@bcdaycares.ca.