Home Away From Home
Home Away From Home is a licensed family daycare in Courtenay, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently has no reported availability.
Availability
Vacancy last reported: June 15, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
2 findings recorded across 7 inspections since 2021. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
December 3, 2025RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMarch 12, 2025Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportDecember 2, 2024Routine1 item 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 the Criminal Record Check for a person over the age of 12 ordinarily present on the premises was expired.
Corrective action. Ensure the Criminal Record Check for a person over the age of 12 ordinarily present on the premises was valid.
3010 - CCLR 20(1)
November 22, 2023RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJanuary 25, 2023Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportNovember 10, 2022Routine1 item 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.
Observation. Licensing audited three children's files. One child was missing their immunization record.
Corrective action. Ensure that immunization record was obtained for each child.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
September 23, 2021RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportInspection 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. Home Away From Home is licensed by Island Health under license number KMAN-9HRLP7.
Does this daycare offer infant care?
No. Home Away From Home is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Home Away From Home 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. Home Away From Home'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 December 3, 2025.
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Operated by
Shawn Thurber
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
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