Galiano Community Daycare
Galiano Community Daycare is a licensed group daycare in Galiano Island, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently has no reported availability.
Availability
Vacancy last reported: June 23, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
10 findings recorded across 7 inspections since 2022. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
June 3, 2025Non-Visit Follow-up5 items noted
- A licensee must have in writing from a parent, and maintain at the community care facility, consent (b) to release a child to someone other than the parent.
Observation. Licensing reviewed eight children's files. One file did not contain permission to release the child to someone other than the parent.
Corrective action. Ensure written permission to release the child to someone other than a parent is obtained.
3070 - CCLR 57(3)(b) - A licensee must ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are suitable for the age and development of the children,
Observation. Licensing observed that the pea gravel under the swing set was less than two inches in depth, twelve inches of depth is required to meet the standards outlined in the DOLSOP. This was corrected at the time of inspection as Licensee Contact stated that the swings would not be used until additional surfacing was added.
3000 - CCLR 16(4)(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 person
Observation. Licensing reviewed two staff files. One file contained only one character reference.
Corrective action. Ensure character references in respect of the person are obtained for all employees.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(b) - A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility
Observation. Licensing reviewed eight children's files. Three files did not contain date of enrollment.
Corrective action. Ensure a record is kept for each child showing date of enrollment.
3070 - CCLR 57(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 reviewed eight children's files. One file did not contain an emergency contact and one file did not contain the name of a medical practitioner.
Corrective action. Ensure a record is kept for each child showing the name and contact number for an emergency contact and medical practitioner.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
May 8, 2025Routine4 items noted
- A licensee must have in writing from a parent, and maintain at the community care facility, consent (b) to release a child to someone other than the parent.
Observation. Licensing reviewed eight children's files. One file did not contain permission to release the child to someone other than the parent.
Corrective action. Ensure written permission to release the child to someone other than a parent is obtained.
3070 - CCLR 57(3)(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 reviewed eight children's files. One file did not contain an emergency contact and one file did not contain the name of a medical practitioner.
Corrective action. Ensure a record is kept for each child showing the name and contact number for an emergency contact and medical practitioner.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d) - A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility
Observation. Licensing reviewed eight children's files. Three files did not contain date of enrollment.
Corrective action. Ensure a record is kept for each child showing date of enrollment.
3070 - CCLR 57(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 reviewed two staff files. One file contained only one character reference.
Corrective action. Ensure character references in respect of the person are obtained for all employees.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(b)
May 15, 2024RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportSeptember 5, 2023Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJuly 5, 2023Routine1 item noted
- Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs
Observation. Licensing observed that a daily record of outdoor playground Inspections was not kept.
Corrective action. Ensure a log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs
3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept)
July 5, 2023Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJune 17, 2022RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportInspection 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. Galiano Community Daycare is licensed by Island Health under license number 64011610.
Does this daycare offer infant care?
No. Galiano Community Daycare is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Galiano Community Daycare 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 23, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Galiano Community Daycare'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 3, 2025.
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Operated by
Galiano Activity Centre Society
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
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