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Growing Minds Before & After School Care

Licensed Group
642 A Shuswap Ave, Chase

Growing Minds Before & After School Care is a licensed group daycare in Chase, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently has no reported availability.

Availability

Under 36 monthsNo spaces
30 months to 5 yearsNo spaces
Licensed preschoolNo spaces
Grade 1 to age 12No spaces

Vacancy last reported: July 17, 2026

Licensing

Health authorityIHA
OperatorCandice Smith

Health & safety record

1 critical and 5 non-critical findings recorded since 2023.

August 19, 2026Routine Inspection2non-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. Fire drills were not recorded for the month of July and August. This was correct during inspection. The facility did not have emergency supplies that could be taken during an evacuation. Lack of emergency supplies could result in delays in meeting children's basic needs and increase distress among children, potentially impacting their overall health and safety. Submit, by August 28, 2026, how you have addressed this requirement.

  • 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. Found the cleaning supplies under the sink accessible to children. Keeping hazardous items or substances accessible raises health and safety risks for the children in care. Submit, by August 26, 2026, how you have addressed this requirement.

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August 12, 2025Routine Inspection2non-critical
  • C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical

    Observation. The licensing officer found children's registration forms lacked written consent from the parent to call an ambulance. Additionally, there were a couple of children's files missing immunization status and personal health number on the emergency card. In the event of an emergency regarding a child in care, the licensee is required to have written permission from the parent to call a medical practitioner or ambulance and have all the current personal information regarding the child. Submit by August 26, 2025, how you have addressed the requirement to have all the personal information and consent from parents.

  • 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. The licensing officer found supplies hampering the fire exit door. Fire exits must remain unobstructed and accessible at all times to ensure children can be evacuated quickly and safely. Submit by Aug 26, 2025, how you have addressed the requirement of ensuring all fire exits are clear.

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June 3, 2024Routine Inspection1non-critical
  • C5.1 - Are healthy eating and nutritional habits promoted and practiced?Non-critical

    Observation. Licensing Officer observed the previously posted white board was no longer posted. This was used to inform parents what snacks were provided daily.

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April 18, 2023Routine Inspection1critical
  • Has the drinking water for the facility been tested for lead content?Critical

    Observation. The facility has not tested the water for lead content.

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Inspection data from Interior Health, last synced October 8, 2026. Opening an Interior Health report shows a disclaimer page before the report.

Fees & funding

CCFRI participant

This facility participates in the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative, which reduces parent fees.

Contact this facility directly for current fee information and waitlist availability.

Frequently asked questions

Does this daycare offer infant care?

No. Growing Minds Before & After School Care is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Growing Minds Before & After School Care is an authorized participant in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI), which lowers monthly fees for eligible families.

When was availability last updated?

The facility's vacancy information was last reported on July 17, 2026.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Growing Minds Before & After School Care'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 August 19, 2026.

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Operated by

Candice Smith

Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated October 13, 2026.

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