Explore To The Core Preschool
Explore To The Core Preschool 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.
Availability
Vacancy last reported: July 1, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
5 findings recorded across 10 inspections since 2021. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
June 22, 2026RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportSeptember 3, 2025Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJuly 2, 2025RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJuly 3, 2024RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJuly 14, 2023Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJune 20, 2023Routine4 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 five of five staff files. Licensing observed that two staff were missing records of immunization status.
Corrective action. Ensure that, for each staff, there is a record of immunization status.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(f) - A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility the certificate of any educator or assistant employed to work in the community care facility.
Observation. Licensing observed that a certificate for an early childhood educator assistant was not displayed in a prominent place. Licensee displayed assistant certificate during inspection.
Corrective action. Ensure that certificates of any educator/assistant employed at the facility as displayed in a prominent place.
3080 - CCLR 11(4) - 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 five of five staff files. Licensing observed that the certificate of one educator assistant was not validated.
Corrective action. Ensure that certificates for educators and educator assistants have been verified.
3010 - CCLR 19(4)(a) - A licensee must ensure that each employee practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month,
Observation. Licensing observed that fire drill was not documented for May 2023. Licensee stated that fire drill for May 2023 was not conducted. Licensee and children in care practiced fire drill during Routine Inspection.
Corrective action. Ensure that fire drills are conducted every month.
3010 - CCLR 22(2)(b)
August 15, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up1 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 five children's files. One child did not have a immunization record on file. One child had ticks for immunizations, but no dates.
Corrective action. Ensure all children have immunization status on file.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
August 11, 2022RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportNovember 29, 2021Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportNovember 25, 2021Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportInspection data from Island Health, last synced July 7, 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. Explore To The Core Preschool is licensed by Island Health under license number CFRN-BSEQFL.
Does this daycare offer infant care?
No. Explore To The Core Preschool is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Explore To The Core 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 July 1, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Explore To The Core 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 June 22, 2026.
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Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
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