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Swashbucklers Child Care

Licensed Family
665 Crestview Dr, Comox

Swashbucklers Child Care is a licensed family daycare in Comox, BC serving children infants through age 12. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently has no reported availability.

Licensed

Programs & services

Age groups served

Under 36 months, 30 months to 5 years, Out-of-school kindergarten, Grade 1 to age 12

Meals provided

Extra fee

Pickup/dropoff

Extra fee

Availability

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

Vacancy last reported: June 15, 2026

Licensing

License numberKMCY-8QLUCX
License statusOperating
Health authorityIsland Health
OperatorLaura Lidstone

Health & safety record

17 findings recorded across 13 inspections since 2021. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.

July 9, 2025RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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October 25, 2024Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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October 18, 2024Follow-Up7 items noted
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a)name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number (MSP number does not apply to REC only) and immunization status.
    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
  • A licensee must keep current records for each child showing (a) the information set out in subsection (2)

    Observation. Licensing observed one child in care that had no registration documents on file.

    Corrective action. Ensure to keep current records for each child.

    3070 - CCLR 57(1)(a)
  • The licensee must develop the care plan in consultation,with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.
    3070 - CCLR 58(2)(a)
  • A licensee must display a copy of the fire drill system in a prominent place in the community care facility.
    3020 - CCLR 22(3)
  • A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (f) a log of minor accidents, illnesses and unexpected events involving children, that did not require medical attention and were not reportable incidents described in Schedule H.
    3070 - CCLR 56(1)(f)
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (c) daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure
    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(c)
  • Thorough daily, monthly and annual inspections, as well as maintenance and repairs of the outdoor play area are performed and recorded
    3000 - SPS DOLSOP (Inspected)
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September 19, 2024Routine6 items noted
  • A licensee must display a copy of the fire drill system in a prominent place in the community care facility.

    Observation. Licensing observed that no copy of the fire drill system was displayed. While on site the Licensee drew up the upstairs fire drill system and posted in on the wall.

    Corrective action. Ensure that a copy of the fire drill system is displayed.

    3020 - CCLR 22(3)
  • The licensee must develop the care plan in consultation,with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.

    Observation. Licensing reviewed children's files. Licensee identified two children in care who require additional support did not have care plans in place.

    Corrective action. Ensure to develop a care plan in consultation with a parent and any person requested.

    3070 - CCLR 58(2)(a)
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (c) daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure

    Observation. Licensing observed no record of attendance for children in care. Last recorded dates observed were July 29 and 30, 2024.

    Corrective action. Ensure to keep a record for each child showing time of arrival and departure.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(c)
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a)name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number (MSP number does not apply to REC only) and immunization status.

    Observation. Licensing reviewed four of four children's files. Four were missing the sex of the child. While on site the sex/gender was added to each registration form.

    Corrective action. Ensure to keep a record for each chid showing sex of child.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
  • Thorough daily, monthly and annual inspections, as well as maintenance and repairs of the outdoor play area are performed and recorded

    Observation. Licensing observed outdoor checks had not been recorded through August and September 2024. Licensee stated the daily checks of the play space had been done but not recorded.

    Corrective action. Ensure daily, monthly and annual inspections are conducted and recorded.

    3000 - SPS DOLSOP (Inspected)
  • A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (f) a log of minor accidents, illnesses and unexpected events involving children, that did not require medical attention and were not reportable incidents described in Schedule H.

    Observation. Licensing observed no daily log book being used for non reportable incidents. While on site Licensee found a book that will be used going forward.

    Corrective action. Ensure to keep a record of: log of minor accidents/illnesses involving children in care.

    3070 - CCLR 56(1)(f)
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September 19, 2024Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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August 9, 2024Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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July 30, 2024Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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September 12, 2023Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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September 1, 2023Non-Visit Follow-up2 items noted
  • The licensee must not permit a person over the age of 12 to be ordinarily present on the premises of a community care facility while children are present, unless the person is of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for that person.

    Observation. Licensing observed that a person ordinarily present over the age of 12 had an expired criminal record check.

    Corrective action. Ensure any person over the age of 12 who is ordinarily present at the facility has a valid criminal record check.

    3010 - CCLR 20(1)
  • 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 that Licensee's criminal record check was expired.

    Corrective action. Ensure that any person employed in the community care facility as a valid criminal record check.

    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(a)
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August 18, 2023Routine2 items noted
  • The licensee must not permit a person over the age of 12 to be ordinarily present on the premises of a community care facility while children are present, unless the person is of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for that person.

    Observation. Licensing observed that a person ordinarily present over the age of 12 had an expired criminal record check.

    Corrective action. Ensure any person over the age of 12 who is ordinarily present at the facility has a valid criminal record check.

    3010 - CCLR 20(1)
  • 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 that Licensee's criminal record check was expired.

    Corrective action. Ensure that any person employed in the community care facility as a valid criminal record check.

    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(a)
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July 13, 2022RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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August 4, 2021Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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July 9, 2021RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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Inspection data from Island Health, last synced July 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. Swashbucklers Child Care is licensed by Island Health under license number KMCY-8QLUCX.

What ages does this daycare accept?

Swashbucklers Child Care serves children infants through age 12. Reported age groups served include under 36 months, 30 months to 5 years, and grade 1 to age 12.

Does this daycare offer infant care?

Yes. Swashbucklers Child Care is reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Swashbucklers 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 June 15, 2026.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Swashbucklers 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 July 9, 2025.

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Operated by

Laura Lidstone

Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.

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