Inner Smile Montessori
Inner Smile Montessori is a licensed group daycare in Courtenay, BC serving children under 36 months. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently has no reported availability.
Programs & services
Age groups served
Under 36 months
Operating hours
Weekdays
ECE certified
Staff hold Early Childhood Education certification
ELF programming
Early Learning Framework programming offered
Meals provided
Not offered
Pickup/dropoff
Not offered
Availability
Vacancy last reported: June 19, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
7 findings recorded across 9 inspections since 2021. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
April 8, 2026RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportApril 8, 2025RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 13, 2024Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportApril 30, 2024RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 29, 2023Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportApril 6, 2023Routine3 items noted
- A licensee must ensure that each employee practices implementing the emergency plan at least once each year.
Observation. Licensing observed that staff were not practicing yearly emergency drills.
Corrective action. Ensure that yearly emergency drills are practiced and recorded.
3010 - CCLR 22(2)(c) - 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 one staff had an expired Criminal Record Check on file.
Corrective action. Ensure a valid Criminal Record Check is on file for each staff.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(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 that both staff files which were audited did not contain an ECE certificate verification.
Corrective action. Ensure all ECE's have an ECE certificate verification on file.
3010 - CCLR 19(4)(a)
March 18, 2022RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportSeptember 23, 2021Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJune 25, 2021Routine4 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.
Observation. One child in care was missing a medical insurance number from their file.
Corrective action. Ensure that all children in care have a medical insurance number on file. Action/s Required by Licensing: Follow Up Inspection to be conducted.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a) - A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees
Observation. Observation in the outdoor play area indicated that there was a rhubarb plant. The leaves of the rhubarb plant are highly toxic if eaten.
Corrective action. Ensure that hazardous plants are not accessible to children in care. Action/s Required by Licensing: Follow Up Inspection to be conducted.
3000 - CCLR 13(1) - A licensee must operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote the health, safety and dignity of person in care
Observation. A review of the care plan for a child in care indicated a procedure that could put the health of the child at risk by having the staff administer the epi pen prior to calling 911.
Corrective action. Ensure that the care plan for a child in care would not increase the chance of harm to the child. Action/s Required by Licensing: Follow Up Inspection to be conducted.
3030 - CCALA 7(1)(b)(i) - A licensee must immediately notify a parent or emergency contact if, while under the care or supervision of the licensee, the child becomes ill or is injured,
Observation. A review of the facility minor injury/illnesses log indicated that there had been injuries, including a head injury, where it had not indicated that the parent of the child in care, had been notified immediately or the time not indicated.
Corrective action. Ensure that the parent of a child in care, involved in a minor injury, is notified immediately and that information documented. Action/s Required by Licensing; Follow Up Inspection to be conducted.
3070 - CCLR 55(1)(a)
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. Inner Smile Montessori is licensed by Island Health under license number KMAN-AKXPEH.
What ages does this daycare accept?
Inner Smile Montessori serves children under 36 months. Reported age groups served include under 36 months.
Does this daycare offer infant care?
Yes. Inner Smile Montessori is reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Inner Smile Montessori 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 19, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Inner Smile Montessori'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 April 8, 2026.
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Operated by
Inner Smile Montessori Inc.
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
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