QMS Preschool/School Age Care
QMS Preschool/School Age Care is a licensed group daycare in Duncan, BC.
Licensing
Health & safety record
19 findings recorded across 9 inspections since 2022. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
January 23, 2026RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportApril 15, 2025Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJanuary 24, 2025RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJuly 24, 2024Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJune 5, 2024Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJanuary 31, 2024RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJanuary 26, 2023RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMarch 25, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up13 items noted
- In respect of a record referred to in this Division, a licensee must (b) keep a record other than one referred to in paragraph (a) in a place from which it can be retrieved within a reasonable time, on request,3070 - CCLR 59(b)
- 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 person3010 - CCLR 19(1)(a)
- 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: (b) character references in respect of the person3010 - CCLR 19(1)(b)
- 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: (b) character references in respect of the person3010 - CCLR 19(1)(b)
- A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment]3020 - CCLR 56(1)(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: evidence that the person has complied with the Province’s immunization and tuberculosis control programs3010 - CCLR 19(1)(f)
- 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: evidence that the person has complied with the Province’s immunization and tuberculosis control programs3010 - CCLR 19(1)(f)
- A licensee must ensure that each employee practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month,3010 - CCLR 22(2)(b)
- A licensee must ensure that each employee practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month,3010 - CCLR 22(2)(b)
- To qualify for employment in a community care facility as a responsible adult, a person must have completed a course, or a combination of courses, of at least 20 hours duration in child development, guidance, health and safety, or nutrition,3010 - CCLR 29(c)
- To qualify for employment in a community care facility as a responsible adult, a person must have completed a course, or a combination of courses, of at least 20 hours duration in child development, guidance, health and safety, or nutrition,3010 - CCLR 29(c)
- A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment]3020 - CCLR 56(1)(c)
- In respect of a record referred to in this Division, a licensee must (b) keep a record other than one referred to in paragraph (a) in a place from which it can be retrieved within a reasonable time, on request,3070 - CCLR 59(b)
January 19, 2022Routine6 items noted
- In respect of a record referred to in this Division, a licensee must (b) keep a record other than one referred to in paragraph (a) in a place from which it can be retrieved within a reasonable time, on request,
Corrective action. Ensure, in respect of a record referred to in this Division, a licensee must (b) keep a record other than one referred to in paragraph (a) in a place from which it can be retrieved within a reasonable time, on request.
3070 - CCLR 59(b) - A licensee must ensure that each employee practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month,
Observation. Licensing observed by admission from the Manager that the school age care on school grounds program has not practiced monthly fire drills for Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec 2021; Manager stated that students participate in school fire drills which are outside of the school age after school care program.
Corrective action. Ensure that each employee practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month.
3010 - CCLR 22(2)(b) - 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: (b) character references in respect of the person
Observation. Licensing audited 8 staff files and observed three staff files missing two written character references and one staff file containing only one written character reference.
Corrective action. Ensure 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: (b) character references in respect of the person.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(b) - 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: evidence that the person has complied with the Province’s immunization and tuberculosis control programs
Observation. Licensing audited 8 staff files and observed: Two staff files did not contain evidence of the staff immunization status. During the time of inspection one staff corrected this by submitting a record of immunization status.
Corrective action. Ensure 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: evidence that the person has complied with the Province’s immunization and tuberculosis control programs.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(f) - A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment]
Observation. Licensing observed no evidence of a record that records monthly and yearly emergency drills in the school age care on school grounds program.
Corrective action. Ensure a licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment].
3020 - CCLR 56(1)(c) - To qualify for employment in a community care facility as a responsible adult, a person must have completed a course, or a combination of courses, of at least 20 hours duration in child development, guidance, health and safety, or nutrition,
Observation. Licensing audited 8 staff files and observed: One staff file did not contain evidence that the staff member has completed at least 20 hours of education related to child development, guidance, health and safety or nutrition.
Corrective action. Ensure to qualify for employment in a community care facility as a responsible adult, a person must have completed a course, or a combination of courses, of at least 20 hours duration in child development, guidance, health and safety, or nutrition.
3010 - CCLR 29(c)
Inspection data from Island Health, last synced July 8, 2026.
Fees & funding
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Frequently asked questions
Is this daycare licensed?
Yes. QMS Preschool/School Age Care is licensed by VIHA under license number LSHP-6QPUHG.
When was availability last updated?
QMS Preschool/School Age Care has not reported a recent vacancy update. Contact the facility directly to confirm current availability.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. QMS Preschool/School Age 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 January 23, 2026.
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Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.