# Friendship Corner Daycare

> Friendship Corner Daycare (Montessori) is a licensed, non-profit group daycare in Coquitlam, British Columbia, serving children ages 30 months (2.5 years) to 5 years with authentic Montessori education since 2008.

Last updated: 2026-09-14

## Business facts

- Name: Friendship Corner Daycare (Friendship Corner Daycare Montessori)
- Type: Licensed non-profit group childcare (ChildCare under BC's Community Care and Assisted Living Act)
- Address: 2950 Dewdney Trunk Road, Coquitlam, BC V3C 2J4, Canada
- Phone: 604-945-8504
- Email: friendship.care@live.ca
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM (closed weekends and statutory holidays)
- Founded: 2008
- Ages served: 30 months (2.5 years) to 5 years
- Staff-to-child ratio: 1:8
- Teachers: BC ECE licensed and Montessori certified
- Location context: near Coquitlam Centre and Coquitlam Station; serves Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody (Tri-Cities)
- Funding: families may qualify for the BC Affordable Child Care Benefit and the ChildCareBC $10/day program
- Google rating: 4+ stars from parent reviews

## Quick stats

- 16+ years serving Coquitlam families
- 3 programs: Toddler (30 months–3 years), Preschool (3–4 years), Pre-Kindergarten (4–5 years)
- 6 dedicated teachers; 1:8 staff-to-child ratio
- Curriculum: authentic Montessori method, prepared environment, mixed-age learning

## Programs

- [Toddler Program](https://www.friendshipdaycare.com/programs/toddler): 30 months–3 years. Practical life, sensory exploration, independence, potty-training support, 1:8 ratio.
- [Preschool Program](https://www.friendshipdaycare.com/programs/preschool): 3–4 years. Montessori work cycle, pre-reading/pre-math, creative expression, Mandarin and Japanese exposure.
- [Pre-Kindergarten Program](https://www.friendshipdaycare.com/programs/prekindergarten): 4–5 years. School readiness, reading, writing, mathematics, critical thinking and kindergarten transition.

## Key pages

- [Home](https://www.friendshipdaycare.com/): overview, programs, gallery, testimonials, enrollment steps, fees & hours, FAQ, contact
- [Funding & Subsidies](https://www.friendshipdaycare.com/funding): BC ACCB, $10/day program, tuition info
- [Our Team](https://www.friendshipdaycare.com/our-team): ECE + Montessori educators
- [Gallery](https://www.friendshipdaycare.com/gallery-new): classrooms, Montessori materials, playground
- [Parent Resources](https://www.friendshipdaycare.com/resources): handbook, enrollment application, checklists
- [Community Journal](https://www.friendshipdaycare.com/community/journal): monthly classroom highlights
- [Montessori Education](https://www.friendshipdaycare.com/community/montessori): what Montessori means at our daycare
- [BC Early Learning (ECE)](https://www.friendshipdaycare.com/community/ece): educator credentials and approach
- [Today's Story](https://www.friendshipdaycare.com/community/todays-story): weekly storytime videos
- [Service Area (Tri-Cities)](https://www.friendshipdaycare.com/service-area): bilingual (English + Traditional Chinese) guide for Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody families — commute, hours, ages, and subsidy details
- [Schedule a Tour](https://www.friendshipdaycare.com/welcome): tour request form
- [Full site content for AI](https://www.friendshipdaycare.com/llms-full.txt): complete, quotable site content in Markdown

## FAQ (short answers)

- What ages do you accept? 30 months (2.5 years) to 5 years.
- Are you licensed? Yes — a licensed group daycare in BC since 2008 under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act.
- What are your hours? Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
- Where are you located? 2950 Dewdney Trunk Road, Coquitlam, BC V3C 2J4, near Coquitlam Centre and Coquitlam Station.
- Do you offer Montessori education? Yes — authentic Montessori with certified ECE educators and a 1:8 ratio.
- Do you accept subsidies? Yes — families may qualify for the BC Affordable Child Care Benefit and the ChildCareBC $10/day program.
- What programs do you offer? Toddler (30 months–3), Preschool (3–4), and Pre-Kindergarten (4–5).
- Do you provide meals? We provide morning and afternoon snacks; parents pack a nutritious lunch. The facility is nut-free.
- How do I enroll? Book a tour, call 604-945-8504, or email friendship.care@live.ca.
- Is there a waitlist? Yes, due to small class sizes; applications are accepted year-round.

## Contact

- Phone: 604-945-8504
- Email: friendship.care@live.ca
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/friendshipcornerdaycare
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daycarefriendshipcorner/
- Google Business Profile: https://g.page/friendship-corner-daycare

## Sources and citations

- BC Child Care Licensing (Fraser Health): licensed group daycare, facility #CC49348EE3C3D92B8825714000668A1B
- BC Affordable Child Care Benefit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-support/caring-for-young-children/child-care/child-care-benefits
- ChildCareBC $10-a-Day program: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-support/caring-for-young-children/child-care/child-care-benefits
- Community Care and Assisted Living Act (CCAL Act): https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/02075_01