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Barefoot Beginnings Preschool

Licensed Family
2338 Morland Rd, Nanaimo

Barefoot Beginnings Preschool 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.

Licensed

Availability

Under 36 monthsNo spaces
30 months to 5 yearsNo spaces
Licensed preschoolNo spaces
Grade 1 to age 12No spaces

Vacancy last reported: June 25, 2026

Licensing

License numberTMGN-B5WMNT
License statusOperating
Health authorityIsland Health

Health & safety record

3 findings recorded across 8 inspections since 2022. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.

April 10, 2026Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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July 17, 2025RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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July 19, 2024RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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October 10, 2023Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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July 12, 2023Routine2 items 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 reviewed attendance record. Licensing observed that one child was not recorded on the attendance record.

    Corrective action. Ensure that, for each child, there is a record showing daily attendance record indicating for each day whether child is absent, or if present, time of arrival and departure.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(c)
  • 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 6 of 8 children's records. One child's record was missing the name and telephone number of a medical practitioner, and one child's record was missing the telephone number of a medical practitioner.

    Corrective action. Ensure that, for each child, there is a record showing the name and telephone number of a medical practitioner.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
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September 13, 2022Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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August 24, 2022RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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August 24, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up1 item noted
  • A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees

    Observation. Licensing observed fire extinguisher with an expired service tag.

    Corrective action. Ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times for children in care including fire extinguisher yearly service.

    3000 - CCLR 13(1)
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Inspection data from Island Health, last synced July 8, 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. Barefoot Beginnings Preschool is licensed by Island Health under license number TMGN-B5WMNT.

Does this daycare offer infant care?

No. Barefoot Beginnings Preschool is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Barefoot Beginnings 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 June 25, 2026.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Barefoot Beginnings 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 April 10, 2026.

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Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 8, 2026.

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