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Creative Playspace Childcare

Licensed Group
3342 Smugglers Hill Dr, Nanaimo

Spaces available

Infant / toddler

Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated July 6, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.

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Creative Playspace Childcare is a licensed group 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.

Licensed
Vacancy Reported

Availability

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

Vacancy last reported: July 6, 2026

Licensing

License number281675
License statusOperating
Health authorityVIHA
OperatorCreative PlaySpace Childcare Corp.

Health & safety record

5 findings recorded across 8 inspections since 2024. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.

June 16, 2026Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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May 8, 2026Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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April 17, 2026Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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November 10, 2025Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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October 2, 2025Routine1 item 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 five children's files. One file was missing MSP number and Immunization status.

    Corrective action. Ensure to have record for each child showing: Immunization status and MSP number.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
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April 29, 2025Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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December 16, 2024Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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October 7, 2024Routine4 items 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: evidence that the person has complied with the Province’s immunization and tuberculosis control programs

    Observation. Licensing reviewed four of four staff files. One file was missing Immunization Status.

    Corrective action. Ensure not to employ a person without first obtaining immunization status.

    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(f)
  • A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a valid certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry

    Observation. Licensing reviewed four of four staff files. Two files did not have certificate verification through the ECE Registry.

    Corrective action. Ensure not to employ a person without first obtaining verification of ECE and ECEA certificates through the ECE Registry.

    3010 - CCLR 19(4)(a)
  • 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. Licenisng reviewed 5 of 8 children's files. One file was missing MSP number.

    Corrective action. Ensure to keep a record for each child showing MSP number.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
  • 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 5 of 8 children's files. One file was missing doctor's name and number.

    Corrective action. Ensure to keep a record for each child showing medical practitioner name and number.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
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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. Creative Playspace Childcare is licensed by VIHA under license number 281675.

Does this daycare offer infant care?

No. Creative Playspace Childcare is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Creative Playspace Childcare 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 July 6, 2026.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Creative Playspace Childcare'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 16, 2026.

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Operated by

Creative PlaySpace Childcare Corp.

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

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