Childcare Services in Surrey, BC

At Masters' Guild, we offer reliable and nurturing childcare services tailored to your family’s unique needs. Whether you require occasional babysitting or consistent care, our trusted caregivers create a safe and engaging environment for children of all ages. From infants to school-aged kids, we ensure their safety, happiness, and development while you focus on other responsibilities.

Childcare Services in Surrey, BC: Licensed daycare center (full-time) typically runs $240–$510 CAD in 2026; the other common jobs below range from $45 to $1,400, depending mostly on child's age. Post your job free on Masters' Guild to get offers from ID-verified local pros; payment is held until the work is done.

What childcare services costs in Surrey, BC (2026)

Typical childcare services prices in Surrey, BC (CAD, 2026) — low to high per job

Job	Typical range (CAD)	Unit
Licensed daycare center (full-time)	$240–$510	per month
Home-based daycare (full-time)	$810–$1,400	per month
Full-time nanny	$25–$30	per hour
Evening/date-night babysitter	$20–$25	per hour
Before/after-school program	$45–$110	per week

Estimates: typical Canadian ranges adjusted for Surrey's regional price level (about 7% above the national average; estimate (AreaVibes cost-of-living index, Canada national average = 1.00)). Get two or three quotes for your exact job.

Our Childcare Expertise in Surrey, BC

Comprehensive Daycare Services

Our daycare services provide a structured and supportive environment for children. With engaging activities, healthy routines, and caring supervision, we ensure your child has a positive and enriching experience.

Infant Daycare with Specialized Care

Infants require attentive and gentle care. Our infant daycare services focus on creating a nurturing atmosphere where your baby’s needs, including feeding, napping, and playtime, are met with the utmost care.

Flexible Childcare Options

We understand that every family’s needs are different. Whether it’s full-time daycare or part-time babysitting, our services are designed to adapt to your schedule, giving you peace of mind and flexibility.

Experienced and Trustworthy Caregivers for Childcare Services

Our caregivers are thoroughly vetted, trained, and experienced in working with children of all ages. They prioritize creating a safe and stimulating environment, fostering both learning and play.

Why Choose Masters' Guild for Childcare Services?

Trusted Professionals: All caregivers are highly qualified and background-checked to ensure your child’s safety.
Tailored Services: From infant daycare to after-school care, our services are customized to meet your family’s needs.
Transparent Pricing: Clear, competitive pricing with no hidden fees makes budgeting simple.
Convenient Booking: Manage childcare services easily through our app, saving you time and effort.

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Childcare Services We Offer

Masters' Guild provides a wide range of childcare solutions for families. Whether you’re looking for comprehensive daycare or occasional babysitting, we deliver reliable and nurturing care.

Custom Childcare Services: Designed to fit your family’s specific needs.
Mobile-Friendly Platform: Easily book, track, and manage your childcare requests through our app.

What's different about childcare services in Surrey

Surrey stretches across distinct neighborhoods — Fleetwood, Guildford, Newton, South Surrey, and Whalley's City Centre among them — so a family's commute to drop-off can differ sharply depending on which end of the city a provider is in. With 185,671 occupied dwellings and 61.9% of them attached forms like townhouses and duplexes rather than single-detached houses, many home-based daycare providers are working with smaller yards and shared walls, which is worth asking about if outdoor play space matters to you. Most of Surrey's housing was built after 1980, so home-based providers are typically operating out of newer construction rather than older character homes.

Licensed daycare centers and home-based daycares in BC must meet provincial staff-to-child ratios, pass health and safety inspections, and employ qualified staff — ask any provider in Guildford or Newton to confirm their license status directly. Nannies and babysitters aren't licensed the same way, so verify CPR/first-aid certification and a background check yourself before hiring. Surrey's oceanic climate means mild winters with occasional near-freezing mornings but heavy year-round Pacific rainfall, which pushes a lot of care time indoors. Demand peaks hardest in January and September, so families across South Surrey and Fleetwood alike are best served booking 6 to 18 months out rather than waiting until a spot is needed.

What moves the price in Surrey

Surrey's spread across Fleetwood, Guildford, South Surrey, and Whalley makes commute distance to drop-off a real factor.
61.9% of homes are attached forms (townhouses, duplexes), which can limit yard and outdoor play space at home-based daycares.
January and September enrollment peaks mean 6-18 months of lead time is often needed to land a spot.
Licensed daycare centers and home daycares must meet BC's staff-to-child ratios and pass health and safety inspections.

Licensing and permits in British Columbia

Licensed daycare centers and home daycares must meet state/provincial ratios, health & safety inspections, and staff qualifications; nannies and babysitters aren't licensed, but reputable ones carry CPR/first-aid certification and pass a background check, which homeowners should verify directly.

Residential building permits in BC are issued by the local municipality or regional district (not the province), based on the BC Building Code; check with the city/district building department before starting work. In Surrey, permits come from the City of Surrey Building Division (Planning & Development Department).

Tax: PST does not apply to labor for services performed on real property (e.g., plumbing, electrical, HVAC installation/repair in a home) or to labor installing goods that become part of the real property, but materials/parts are PST-taxable and repairs to tangible personal property (appliances, furniture) are PST-taxable; GST applies to essentially all of it. Note BC's 2026 budget is expanding PST to certain professional services (accounting, engineering, security) effective Oct 1, 2026 — this does not currently extend to home trades labor.

Best time to book in Surrey

Book licensed daycare or a nanny 6-18 months ahead where possible — January (new-year enrollment) and September (school-year start) see the tightest availability and longest waitlists. Peak demand: January and September. Typical job length: Ongoing recurring care (daily or weekly), not a one-time job.

DIY or pro? Trading off-hours babysitting with trusted family or a parent co-op works for occasional coverage, but regular full-time care should go through a licensed daycare or a background-checked nanny/sitter.

Areas we cover in Surrey

Pros on Masters' Guild take childcare services jobs across Surrey neighborhoods including Fleetwood, Guildford, Newton, South Surrey, Whalley (City Centre), Tynehead, Hazelmere and Colebrook.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far ahead should I book childcare in Surrey?

Aim for 6 to 18 months ahead, especially for January new-year enrollment or a September school-year start, when Surrey's licensed daycares and nannies see their longest waitlists and tightest availability.

What's the difference between a licensed daycare and a home-based daycare in Surrey?

Both must meet provincial staff-to-child ratios and pass health and safety inspections; a licensed center runs $220-$480/month per the guide's Canada range, while home-based daycare in Surrey typically runs $760-$1,300/month.

Do nannies and babysitters in Surrey need to be licensed?

No — nannies and sitters aren't licensed the way daycares are, so ask directly for CPR/first-aid certification and a background check before hiring; full-time nanny rates here run $22-$28/hour.

Sources: Our Childcare Services cost guide. Updated 2026-09-10.

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