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Monica's Family Child Care

Licensed Family
581 Seventh St, Nanaimo

Monica's Family Child Care is a licensed family daycare in Nanaimo, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently has no reported availability.

Licensed

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

License numberCVI-5C5QCG
License statusOperating
Health authorityIsland Health
OperatorMonica Castro

Health & safety record

10 findings recorded across 8 inspections since 2021. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.

August 11, 2025RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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July 24, 2024RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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August 29, 2023Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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August 3, 2023RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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October 27, 2022Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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July 11, 2022Routine1item noted
  • A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment]
    3020 - CCLR 56(1)(c)
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December 15, 2021Non-Visit Follow-up6items noted
  • A 1.8 metre (6 feet) clearance around equipment is considered safest
    3000 - SPS DOLSOP (Clearance)
  • A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child
    3000 - CCLR 17
  • A 1.8 metre (6 feet) clearance around equipment is considered safest
    3000 - SPS DOLSOP (Clearance)
  • A licensee must ensure that safe drinking water is available to children.
    3050 - CCLR 48(5)
  • Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs
    3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept)
  • Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs
    3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept)
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July 30, 2021Routine3items noted
  • Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs

    Observation. Licensee observed Outdoor Daily Checklist not completed since February 2021.

    Corrective action. Ensure a log kept of all inspection, maintenance & repairs.

    3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept)
  • A licensee must ensure that safe drinking water is available to children.

    Observation. Licensee has not submitted a Corrective Action Plan for positive lead in water results with a two minute flush recommendation.

    Corrective action. Ensure that safe drinking water is available to children.

    3050 - CCLR 48(5)
  • A 1.8 metre (6 feet) clearance around equipment is considered safest

    Observation. Licensing observed less than 1.8 metre (6 feet) distance between the two climber/slide structures in the outdoor play space.

    Corrective action. Ensure a 1.8 metre (6 feet) clearance around equipment is considered safest.

    3000 - SPS DOLSOP (Clearance)
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Inspection data from Island Health, last synced October 7, 2026.

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

Is this daycare licensed?

Yes. Monica's Family Child Care is licensed by Island Health under license number CVI-5C5QCG.

Does this daycare offer infant care?

No. Monica's Family Child Care is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Monica's Family Child 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. Monica's Family Child 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 11, 2025.

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Operated by

Monica Castro

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

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