A Place To Play
Spaces available
Infant / toddler
Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated June 15, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.
A Place To Play is a licensed family daycare in Nanaimo, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently reports available spaces for under 36 months.
Availability
Vacancy last reported: June 15, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
6 findings recorded across 7 inspections since 2022. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
April 2, 2026RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportApril 15, 2025Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMarch 14, 2025Routine2 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 four of eight children's file. One file was missing immunization status.
Corrective action. Ensure to keep a record for each child showing: Immunization status
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a) - Thorough daily, monthly and annual inspections, as well as maintenance and repairs of the outdoor play area are performed and recorded
Observation. Licensing observed outdoor checklist had last been recorded on March 4, 2025.
Corrective action. Ensure to keep record of daily inspections.
3000 - SPS DOLSOP (Inspected)
March 26, 2024RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMarch 23, 2023RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportFebruary 3, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up3 items noted
- 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)
- Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept)
- Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept)
January 27, 2022Routine1 item noted
- Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs
Observation. Licensing observed the outdoor check list not completed for the month of January. A new 2022 Outdoor Playspace Checklist was left on site with the Licensee.
Corrective action. Ensure to keep record of all inspections, maintenance & repairs.
3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept)
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. A Place To Play is licensed by Island Health under license number KRIS-ALMU4Z.
Does this daycare offer infant care?
No. A Place To Play is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. A Place To Play 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 15, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. A Place To Play'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 2, 2026.
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Operated by
Margaret Dunbar
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
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