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A Place To Play - School Age

Licensed Group
142 Spruce Ave, Sparwood

A Place To Play - School Age is a licensed group daycare in Sparwood, 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 9, 2026

Licensing

Health authorityIHA
OperatorDanielle Charlebois

Health & safety record

No critical violations on record. 3 non-critical findings noted since 2026.

July 7, 2026Routine Inspection3non-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. Employee files are incomplete. Two files are missing character references and evidence the person has complied with the Province's immunization control program. It is the responsibility of the Licensee to obtain the required records for an employee prior to offering employment to ensure they are suitable to work with children. A response is required by July 22, 2026 to confirm employee files are complete.

  • C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical

    Observation. One child's file lists one of the child's parents as having no access to the child. A record confirming the parent is not permitted access to the child is not on file. A court order is required to be on file for any parent who is not permitted access to the child to ensure the health and safety of the child while in the care of the Licensee. A response is required by July 22, 2026 to confirm the risk has been mitigated. One care plan for a child with behaviour challenges does not provide adequate information on the strategies the facility will implement to support the child while in care. Specific strategies are required to be outlined in a care plan to provide guidance to employees in caring for the child and for the health and safety of the child while in care. A response is required by July 22, 2026 to confirm care plan has been updated as required. A record of compliance with care plan requirements is missing from all care plans on file. It is the responsibility of the Licensee to ensure a record is kept outlining information on how the care plan is being implemented for the health and safety of the child in care. A response is required by July 22, 2026 to outline how records will be kept as required.

  • 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. A lighter is visible and within reach of children in a staff bag on the counter in the kitchen area. A lighter is considered an object that may be hazardous to the health and safety of a child in care and is required to be kept inaccessible to children at all times. A response is required by July 20, 2026 to confirm the risk has been mitigated.

View official report

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. A Place To Play - School Age is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. A Place To Play - School Age 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 9, 2026.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. A Place To Play - School Age'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 July 7, 2026.

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Operated by

Danielle Charlebois

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

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