Gabriola Preschool
Gabriola Preschool is a licensed group daycare in Gabriola, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently has no reported availability.
Availability
Vacancy last reported: May 5, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
17 findings recorded across 8 inspections since 2022. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
December 4, 2025Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportOctober 9, 2025Routine3 items noted
- A licensee must do all of the following:(b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote the health, safety and dignity of persons in care
Observation. Licensing observed that the facility had not conducted an inspection of the outdoor playspace since care began in September 2025.
Corrective action. Ensure the facility is operated in a manner that will promote the health, saftey and dignity of persons in care.
3050 - CCALA 7(1)(b)(i) - 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 observed that one child's file was missing an MSP number
Corrective action. Ensure a record is kept for each child showing a medical services plan (MSP) number.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a) - A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner (doctor's name and number does not apply to REC only) and emergency contact
Observation. Licensing observed two children's files were missing a medical practicioner.
Corrective action. Ensure a record is kept for each child showing a medical practicioner.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
April 22, 2025RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportApril 9, 2024Routine1 item noted
- 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 all children are signed in with a checkmark at 9:15 a.m. which did not represent arrival time.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing daily attendance record with a sign in and sign out time.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(c)
September 7, 2023Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 16, 2023Routine3 items noted
- A licensee must keep a current record of each person to whom the written statement is delivered in accordance with that section
Observation. Licensing audited five children's files. One file was missing record of parents receiving the repayment agreement.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep, for each child, a current record of each person to whom the written statement is delivered in accordance with that person.
3070 - CCLR 56.1(2)(b) - A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner (doctor's name and number does not apply to REC only) and emergency contact
Observation. Licensing audited five children's files. Two files were missing the name and number of a medical practitioner and one child was missing the number of a medical practitioner.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the name and number of a medical practitioner.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d) - 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 5 of 8 children's files. One file was missing an MSP number and four files were missing immunization records.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep, for each child a record showing medical services plan number and immunization status.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
May 5, 2022Routine3 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. Licensing reviewed seven children's files. Two children did not have MSP numbers on file and two children did not have immunization status on file.
Corrective action. Ensure all children have MSP and immunization status on file prior to enrollment.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a) - A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner (doctor's name and number does not apply to REC only) and emergency contact
Observation. Licensing reviewed seven children's files and three children were missing medical practitioner information.
Corrective action. Ensure all children have medical practitioner or walk in clinic information on file.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d) - A licensee must keep a copy of the written statement, referred to in Section 19 of the Act, that the licensee delivers to persons who prepay part of the cost of services
Observation. Licensing reviewed seven children's files and four children's files were missing information that parents had received the refund policy.
Corrective action. Ensure all children's families have received and reviewed the facility's refund policy.
3070 - CCLR 56.1(2)(a)
May 5, 2022Non-Visit Follow-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, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner (doctor's name and number does not apply to REC only) and emergency contact3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
- A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner (doctor's name and number does not apply to REC only) and emergency contact
Observation. Licensing reviewed seven children's files and three children were missing medical practitioner information.
Corrective action. Ensure all children have medical practitioner or walk in clinic information on file.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d) - 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 seven children's files. Two children did not have MSP numbers on file and two children did not have immunization status on file.
Corrective action. Ensure all children have MSP and immunization status on file prior to enrollment.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a) - A licensee must ensure that each employee practices implementing the emergency plan at least once each year.
Observation. Licensing reviewed annual emergency drills and no drill had been practiced in the last 12 months.
Corrective action. Ensure annual emergency drill is practiced at least once annually.
3010 - CCLR 22(2)(c) - A licensee must keep a copy of the written statement, referred to in Section 19 of the Act, that the licensee delivers to persons who prepay part of the cost of services3070 - CCLR 56.1(2)(a)
- A licensee must keep a copy of the written statement, referred to in Section 19 of the Act, that the licensee delivers to persons who prepay part of the cost of services
Observation. Licensing reviewed seven children's files and four children's files were missing information that parents had received the refund policy.
Corrective action. Ensure all children's families have received and reviewed the facility's refund policy.
3070 - CCLR 56.1(2)(a)
Inspection data from Island Health, last synced July 2, 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. Gabriola Preschool is licensed by Island Health under license number 1304273.
Does this daycare offer infant care?
No. Gabriola Preschool is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Gabriola 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 May 5, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Gabriola 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 December 4, 2025.
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Operated by
Gabriola Island Nursery School Society
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
Operated by
Gabriola Island Nursery School Society
Last updated July 7, 2026.
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