Departure Bay Children's Centre
Departure Bay Children's Centre 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 13, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
1 finding recorded across 6 inspections since 2022. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
November 27, 2025RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportNovember 6, 2024RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportNovember 22, 2023Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportNovember 7, 2023Routine1 item 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 contact
Observation. Licensing reviewed six of six children's records. One children's record was missing the name and telephone number of a medical practitioner and of an emergency contact.
Corrective action. Ensure that, for each child, there is a record showing the name and telephone number of a medical practitioner and of an emergency contact.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
October 13, 2022Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportSeptember 21, 2022RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportInspection 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. Departure Bay Children's Centre is licensed by Island Health under license number KRIS-9G9TP8.
Does this daycare offer infant care?
No. Departure Bay Children's Centre is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Departure Bay Children's 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 13, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Departure Bay Children's 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 November 27, 2025.
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Operated by
Stefania Ottosen
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 8, 2026.
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