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Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Centre

Licensed Group
22 Cortez Pl, Nanaimo

Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Centre is a licensed group 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 15, 2026

Licensing

License number1313013
License statusOperating
Health authorityIsland Health
OperatorKolbie Rai

Health & safety record

1 finding recorded across 8 inspections since 2021. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.

April 13, 2026Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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September 8, 2025Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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July 2, 2025RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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November 8, 2024Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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July 25, 2024Routine1 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 reviewed two staff files. One file was missing one character reference.

    Corrective action. Ensure licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless they have obtained character references for that person.

    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(b)
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July 18, 2023RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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June 20, 2022RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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June 29, 2021Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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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. Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Centre is licensed by Island Health under license number 1313013.

Does this daycare offer infant care?

No. Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Centre is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Centre 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. Bright Beginnings Early Childhood 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 13, 2026.

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Operated by

Kolbie Rai

Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.

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