SMUN'EEM HEAD START DAYCARE
SMUN'EEM HEAD START DAYCARE is a licensed group daycare in Chemainus, BC.
Licensing
Health & safety record
14 findings recorded across 10 inspections since 2022. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
November 17, 2025RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportOctober 20, 2025Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJuly 21, 2025Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMarch 11, 2025Non-Visit Follow-up3 items noted
- Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs
Observation. Licensing observed inspections, maintenance and repairs log was incomplete. Manager and staff stated the inspections were completed, however not logged.
Corrective action. Ensure for a log is kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs.
3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept) - A licensee must ensure that each employee practices implementing the emergency plan at least once each year.
Observation. Licensing observed the annual emergency plan drill was not logged. Manager stated the drill had not been completed.
Corrective action. Ensure that each employee practices implementing the emergency plan at least once a year.
3010 - CCLR 22(2)(c) - A licensee must ensure that each employee practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month,
Observation. Licensing observed the fire drill log was incomplete. Manager stated the drill had not been completed since the summer.
Corrective action. Ensure that each employee practices implementing the fire drill system at least once a month.
3010 - CCLR 22(2)(b)
November 7, 2024Routine3 items noted
- Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs
Observation. Licensing observed inspections, maintenance and repairs log was incomplete. Manager and staff stated the inspections were completed, however not logged.
Corrective action. Ensure for a log is kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs.
3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept) - A licensee must ensure that each employee practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month,
Observation. Licensing observed the fire drill log was incomplete. Manager stated the drill had not been completed since the summer.
Corrective action. Ensure that each employee practices implementing the fire drill system at least once a month.
3010 - CCLR 22(2)(b) - A licensee must ensure that each employee practices implementing the emergency plan at least once each year.
Observation. Licensing observed the annual emergency plan drill was not logged. Manager stated the drill had not been completed.
Corrective action. Ensure that each employee practices implementing the emergency plan at least once a year.
3010 - CCLR 22(2)(c)
October 10, 2023Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportSeptember 12, 2023RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJanuary 20, 2023Non-Visit Follow-up4 items noted
- A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: a criminal record check for the person
Observation. Licensing observed seven staff records; two staff records had an expired criminal record check. The manager immediately completed CRC renewal forms and sent to the review board.
Corrective action. Ensure for each person employed in a community care facility; a valid criminal record check is obtained.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(a) - Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs
Observation. Licensing observed the DOLSOP (Log) was incomplete. The Manager indicated the inspections were completed but not regularly recorded.
Corrective action. Ensure a log is kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs.
3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept) - A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a valid certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry3010 - CCLR 19(4)(a)
- A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a valid certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry
Observation. Licensing observed seven staff records; two staff were missing valid certificates of practice (1x ECE and 1x ECEA). Manager indicated the staff persons had recently submitted for renewal; but had not yet received the renewed certificates.
Corrective action. Ensure for each person employed in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant the person holds a valid certificate issued under Division 2 and the Licensee has verified certification.
3010 - CCLR 19(4)(a)
November 4, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up2 items noted
- A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a valid certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry
Observation. Licensing observed seven staff records; two staff were missing valid certificates of practice (1x ECE and 1x ECEA). Manager indicated the staff persons had recently submitted for renewal; but had not yet received the renewed certificates.
Corrective action. Ensure for each person employed in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant the person holds a valid certificate issued under Division 2 and the Licensee has verified certification.
3010 - CCLR 19(4)(a) - Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs
Observation. Licensing observed the DOLSOP (Log) was incomplete. The Manager indicated the inspections were completed but not regularly recorded.
Corrective action. Ensure a log is kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs.
3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept)
September 14, 2022Routine2 items noted
- Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs
Observation. Licensing observed the DOLSOP (Log) was incomplete. The Manager indicated the inspections were completed but not regularly recorded.
Corrective action. Ensure a log is kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs.
3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept) - A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a valid certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry
Observation. Licensing observed seven staff records; two staff were missing valid certificates of practice (1x ECE and 1x ECEA). Manager indicated the staff persons had recently submitted for renewal; but had not yet received the renewed certificates.
Corrective action. Ensure for each person employed in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant the person holds a valid certificate issued under Division 2 and the Licensee has verified certification.
3010 - CCLR 19(4)(a)
Inspection data from Island Health, last synced July 2, 2026.
Fees & funding
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Frequently asked questions
Is this daycare licensed?
Yes. SMUN'EEM HEAD START DAYCARE is licensed by VIHA under license number 1381696.
When was availability last updated?
SMUN'EEM HEAD START DAYCARE has not reported a recent vacancy update. Contact the facility directly to confirm current availability.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. SMUN'EEM HEAD START DAYCARE'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 November 17, 2025.
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Penelakut Tribe
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.