Barb's Adventure Playhouse
Barb's Adventure Playhouse is a licensed family daycare in Nanaimo, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently has no reported availability.
Availability
Vacancy last reported: June 15, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
6 findings recorded across 9 inspections since 2022. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
June 25, 2026RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportOctober 9, 2025Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJune 27, 2025RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJuly 18, 2024Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJune 17, 2024Routine5 items noted
- A licensee must have in writing from a parent, and maintain at the community care facility, consent (a) to call a medical practitioner or ambulance in case of accident or illness if the parent cannot immediately be reached,3070 - CCLR 57(3)(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: a criminal record check for the person
Observation. Licensing observed the Licensee's CRC had recently expired.
Corrective action. Ensure to obtain a CRC for all persons working in a Community Care Facility.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(a) - A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment]
Observation. Licensing observed no record of emergency drill being recorded in the past 12 months. Licensee stated the drill was completed.
Corrective action. Ensure to keep a record of implementation of annual emergency plan practices.
3020 - CCLR 56(1)(c) - 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 five of seven children's files. One file was missing record of immunization status. While on site Licensee received a copy of the immunization record.
Corrective action. Ensure to keep a record for all children showing record of immunization status.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a) - The licensee must develop the care plan in consultation,with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.
Observation. Licensing observed a care plan not in place for a child who required a puffer on an "as needed" basis.
Corrective action. Ensure to develop a care plan in consultation with the parent.
3070 - CCLR 58(2)(a)
July 26, 2023Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJune 19, 2023RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportSeptember 10, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up1 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 departure3070 - CCLR 57(2)(c)
June 24, 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. Barb's Adventure Playhouse is licensed by Island Health under license number KMON-7DYN5F.
Does this daycare offer infant care?
No. Barb's Adventure Playhouse is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Barb's Adventure Playhouse 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. Barb's Adventure Playhouse'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 25, 2026.
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Operated by
Barbara Marshall
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
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