Uy'Sqwalawun Childcare Centre
Uy'Sqwalawun Childcare Centre is a licensed group daycare in Lantzville, BC.
Licensing
Health & safety record
12 findings recorded across 8 inspections since 2023. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
April 20, 2026Complaint1 item noted
- A licensee must ensure that behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of the child who is receiving the guidance,
Observation. Regarding intake dated February 9, 2026. Through the investigation process, Licensing determined that a staff had grabbed and moved a child without communication as a form of behaviour guidance.
Corrective action. Ensure that behavioral guidance is appropriate to the age and development of the child who is receiving the guidance. Action/s Required by Licensee: Licensee to submit a corrective action plan to Licensing specific to the contravention. Action/s Required by Licensing: On March 30 and April 9, 2026, Manager submitted a corrective action plan to Licensing. The corrective action plan included: all staff would review and sign off on the Guidance policy and Guiding Children's Behavior policy and Section 51 of the Child Care Licensing Regulation. The corrective action plan was reviewed and accepted by Licensing.
3030 - CCLR 51(1)(a)
November 28, 2025Follow-Up1 item noted
- 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)
September 18, 2025Routine1 item noted
- 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 six staff files. One staff file was missing two character references.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee must not employ a person unless they have first obtained character references in respect of the person.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(b)
October 31, 2024Follow-Up2 items noted
- Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.
Observation. Licensing observed that the Group Child Care (Under 36 Months) program did not have an Infant and Toddler Educator working in ratio. There is an exemption request that has been submitted to Licensing for an ECE to act as an ITE.
Corrective action. Ensure Licensee must ensure that the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.
3030 - CCLR 34(2)(b) - 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 a Communicable Disease Prevention policy had not yet been created.
Corrective action. Ensure Licensee must operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote the health, safety and dignity of persons in care.
3060 - CCALA 7(1)(b)(i)
October 28, 2024Follow-Up2 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 a Communicable Disease Prevention policy had not yet been created.
Corrective action. Ensure Licensee must operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote the health, safety and dignity of persons in care.
3060 - CCALA 7(1)(b)(i) - 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 two staff files did not have criminal record checks.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(a)
September 5, 2024Routine2 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 a Communicable Disease Prevention policy had not yet been created.
Corrective action. Ensure Licensee must operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote the health, safety and dignity of persons in care.
3060 - CCALA 7(1)(b)(i) - Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.
Observation. Licensing observed that the Group Child Care (Under 36 Months) program did not have an Infant and Toddler Educator working in ratio. There is an exemption request that has been submitted to Licensing for an ECE to act as an ITE.
Corrective action. Ensure Licensee must ensure that the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.
3030 - CCLR 34(2)(b)
October 20, 2023Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportAugust 17, 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 six children's files. Six files were missing a record of the repayment agreement being delivered.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep a record of each person to whom the written statement is delivered.
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 six children's files. Two files were missing the phone 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 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 the onsite outdoor spaces were being used by the programs were being used. Manager stated that the outdoor spaces had been used since completion in the beginning of August. Licensing completed an inspection of the outdoor spaces and did not observe an hazards and the spaces were approved for use at the inspection.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee must operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote the health safety and dignity of persons in care.
3050 - CCALA 7(1)(b)(i)
Inspection data from Island Health, last synced July 7, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this daycare licensed?
Yes. Uy'Sqwalawun Childcare Centre is licensed by VIHA under license number 278061.
When was availability last updated?
Uy'Sqwalawun Childcare Centre has not reported a recent vacancy update. Contact the facility directly to confirm current availability.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Uy'Sqwalawun Childcare Centre'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 20, 2026.
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Nanoose First Nation
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.