BrightPath Port Coquitlam North Child Care Centre
The centre offers 68 licensed spots for child care for 6-week to 5-year olds and before and after school care for 6 to 12-year olds. Transportation to and from Westwood Elementary School is provided. Situated in a quiet and mature neighbourhood, the long-term center staff will make you feel right at home.
Proud of their inviting outdoor space in front of the building as well as a covered infant play space which allows children to play even when it is raining, the centre puts a heavy emphasis on outdoor play and physical activity. As they are located close to the Coquitlam River and Westwood Park, the older children (usually preschool and older) are taken on walks and excursions to explore and learn in this beautiful, natural setting as well.
We also provide transportation for school-aged
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3610 Hastings Street Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 4N6
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Open 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Call for Enrollment: 888.808.2252
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portcoquitlamnorth@brightpathkids.comSend us an email
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Licensed for 68 children
Centre Programs
Our age-specific programs provide enriching experiences tailored to each stage of early development. Click on the program below to learn more information.
Infant (6 Weeks - 18 Months)
Our infant program provides a warm, nurturing environment where caregivers form close bonds with babies, ensuring a secure and trusting relationship. Each infant follows their own schedule, with individualized care routines for feeding, sleeping, and play. Our educators support early development through sensory exploration, attachment-based play, and language-rich interactions, including the introduction of basic American Sign Language (ASL).
Key Focus Areas:
- Building secure attachments with primary caregivers
- Encouraging free exploration and movement
- Facilitating play that supports sensory and cognitive development
- Respecting each infant’s natural rhythms and routines
Toddler (18 Months - 3 Years)
Toddlers are naturally curious, energetic, and eager to explore. Our toddler program fosters independence while encouraging language development and social-emotional growth. Through hands-on activities, play-based learning, and structured routines, toddlers gain foundational skills for future learning.
Key Focus Areas:
- Supporting independence (self-feeding, dressing, potty training)
- Expanding language and communication through ASL and verbal expression
- Encouraging social-emotional growth through cooperative play
- Sensory experiences, music, and movement to enhance cognitive development
Preschool (3-4 Years)
Preschoolers are eager learners, exploring their world with curiosity and excitement. Our preschool program builds upon their natural interests, incorporating early literacy, math, science, and creative expression into their daily routines. Play-based learning helps children develop problem-solving skills, creativity, and social connections.
Key Focus Areas:
- Developing early literacy and numeracy skills
- Encouraging creative expression through art, music, and dramatic play
- Building independence and confidence in learning
- Enhancing social and problem-solving skills through group activities
Before & After School Care (5-12 Years)
Our school-age program supports children’s continued learning and social development through before- and after-school care. With homework help, enrichment activities, and recreational play, children have a safe and engaging environment to continue their growth.
Key Focus Areas:
- Providing structured and free-choice learning experiences
- Supporting homework completion and academic development
- Encouraging teamwork, leadership, and character-building
- Engaging in hands-on STEM, arts, and physical activities
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Centre Offerings
Subsidy
Music
Parking
Qualified Educators
Yoga
Our Center Directors can provide more information regarding financial assistance and they can assist you with the process as well.
Our music program offers a researched, systematic approach to nurturing children's social skills and musical development, including singing in tune and rhythmic coordination.
Conveniently nestled amidst ample parking, our center ensures stress-free drop-offs and pickups for our valued families.
Our Educators are passionate about delivering early years education that empowers and inspires children to create their futures.
Our Yoga program enriches our preschool curriculum, fostering young minds and bodies for lifelong mental and physical well-being through fun, themed sessions.
Centre Director
Jasna graduated from Burnaby College with her Early Childhood Education Diploma and started working in child care immediately. She has over 17 years of experience working with all age groups from infants to school-age children, along with working with children with special needs. Joining BrightPath in 2011, Jasna worked her way up from a preschool ECE to now becoming the Centre Director for BrightPath Port Coquitlam.
Jasna’s favourite part of being a Director is part is working with the
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Award-Winning Culture
We’re proud to be recognized as a 2025 Winner for the Culture at Work Award and the 2024 Winner of the Kudos Culture Leader Award. We strive every day to provide top-level support to our staff at over 250 daycare locations throughout the United States and Canada.
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