Totem Nursery Preschool
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Licensed preschool
Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated June 1, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.
Totem Nursery Preschool is a licensed group daycare in Fort St. John, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently reports available spaces for licensed preschool.
Availability
Vacancy last reported: June 1, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
11 findings recorded across 7 inspections since 2022. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
June 24, 2026Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJune 16, 2026Routine Inspection3 items noted
- Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings
Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings: A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are of sturdy and safe construction, easy to clean and free from hazards.
Observation. Equipment, furniture and/or supplies not safely constructed.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 15(1)(a) - Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings
Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings: A licensee must ensure that the entire outdoor play area is enclosed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and will ensure that children are free of harm.
Observation. Outdoor play area not enclosed.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 16(3)(a) - Staffing
Staffing: A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a 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. Certificate not held or verified.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 19(4)(a)
February 18, 2026Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportOctober 1, 2025Routine Inspection3 items noted
- Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings
Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings: A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.
Observation. Environment is unsafe for children in care.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 13(1) - Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings
Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings: A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child.
Observation. Children had access to hazards.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 17 - Staffing
Staffing: 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. Employee criminal record was not obtained.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 19(1)(a)
June 19, 2024Routine InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 31, 2023Routine InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 25, 2022Routine Inspection5 items noted
- Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings
Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings: A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child.
Observation. Children had access to hazards.
CCLR Section 17 - Policies and Procedures
Policies and Procedures: A licensee must display a copy of the fire drill system in a prominent place in the community care facility.
Observation. Fire drill system not displayed in a prominent place.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 22(3) - Records and Reporting
Records and Reporting: A licensee must keep, for each child requiring extra support, a current care plan showing the following information: the diagnoses relevant to the child's requirement for extra support, as made by health care professionals.
Observation. Care plan missing.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 58(1)(a) - Staffing
Staffing: A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a 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. Certificate not held or verified.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 19(4)(a) - Staffing
Staffing: 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: character references in respect of the person.
Observation. Employee references not obtained.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 19(1)(b)
Inspection data from Northern Health, last synced June 26, 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
Does this daycare offer infant care?
No. Totem Nursery Preschool is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Totem Nursery Preschool 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 1, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Totem Nursery Preschool'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 June 24, 2026.
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Operated by
Lockhart, Courtney
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
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