The Playhouse
The Playhouse is a licensed daycare in Athalmer, BC.
Licensing
Health & safety record
No critical violations on record. 9 non-critical findings noted since 2020.
October 8, 2025Routine InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportAugust 30, 2024Routine Inspection Follow-up1 non-critical
- C3.1 - Does the facility have sufficient employees who possess adequate training and experience to meet the care, supervision, and needs of the children?Non-critical
Observation. Information received following a routine inspection on August 26, 2024, revealed the Licensee and one other individual who is normally present at the facility have expired criminal record checks. Any person who is ordinarily present in a facility must have a valid criminal record check under the Criminal Records Review Act. Submission of valid criminal record checks is required by the Licensee to come into compliance.
August 26, 2024Routine Inspection1 non-critical
- C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical
Observation. A review of the daily attendance record indicated several departure times missing. The Licensee must submit a plan indicating how the daily attendance records moving forward will accurately reflect children's departure times.
April 12, 2023Routine Inspection2 non-critical
- C2.1 - Are written policies and procedures in place to guide employees in all matters regarding the care and supervision of children?Non-critical
Observation. The fire drill system was not displayed.
- C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical
Observation. A child requiring extra support needs a care plan developed.
March 14, 2022Routine Inspection2 non-critical
- C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical
Observation. A review of the daily attendance indicated a day the facility was unexpectedly closed. This would be a reportable incident under schedule H as a service delivery problem and was not reported to Licensing. A review of the children's files indicates enrollment and withdrawal dates are missing. A review of the children's files indicates other distinguishing features to readily identify a child were missing.
- C6.1 - Are acceptable hygiene practices maintained?Non-critical
Observation. The Licensee has a system in place for hand hygiene, however the cloths for drying hands are hanging on the wall and touching each other. The licensee corrected this during the inspection by removing the cloths and replacing with single use cloths.
March 4, 2021Routine Inspection3 non-critical
- C7.1 - Is the facility safe, sanitary, free from hazards, in good repair, and appropriate for the age and development of children?Non-critical
Observation. Sharp knives are stored in a kitchen drawer that is accessible to children.
- C3.1 - Does the facility have sufficient employees who possess adequate training and experience to meet the care, supervision, and needs of the children?Non-critical
Observation. The Licensee's first aid certificate has expired.
- C5.1 - Are healthy eating and nutritional habits promoted and practiced?Non-critical
Observation. The Licensee provides all food. Parents are not given information of the food and drinks given to children each day.
September 9, 2020Routine InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportInspection data from Interior Health, last synced July 2, 2026. Opening an Interior Health report shows a disclaimer page before the report.
Fees & funding
Contact this facility directly for current fee information and waitlist availability.
Frequently asked questions
When was availability last updated?
The Playhouse has not reported a recent vacancy update. Contact the facility directly to confirm current availability.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. The Playhouse's inspection history is published on this page, each linked to its official report from the regulating health authority. The most recent inspection on record is October 8, 2025.
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Operated by
Sue Statham
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
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