Galactic 2
Spaces available
30 months – 5 years · School age
Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated July 2, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.
Galactic 2 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 30 months to 5 years and grade 1 to age 12.
Availability
Vacancy last reported: July 2, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
12 findings recorded across 9 inspections since 2024. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
May 1, 2026Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMarch 26, 2026Routine5 items noted
- A licensee must ensure that each piece of furniture or equipment for sleeping is clean and comfortable
Observation. Licensing observed that beds were stacked together with used bedding in between uses.
Corrective action. Ensure that each piece of furniture or equipment for sleepign is clean and comfortable.
3000 - CCLR 15(2)(b) - 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 audited ten children's files. Three files were missing an emergency contact.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing an emergency contact.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d) - A licensee must ensure that safe drinking water is available to children.
Observation. Licensing observed that the corrective action plan for lead in water was not being followed. A drinking fountain that had not yet been approved for use was being used.
Corrective action. Ensure that safe drinking water is available to children.
3050 - CCLR 48(5) - 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 audited 10 staff files. Two assistant files were missing verification of certificates.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee must not employ a person as an educator or an assistant unless the licensee has verified certification.
3010 - CCLR 19(4)(a) - 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 audited ten staff files. One file was missing a record of immunization status.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee must receive a copy of a staff's immunization status.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(f)
August 26, 2025Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportApril 24, 2025Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMarch 20, 2025Routine1 item noted
- The licensee must review the care plan at least once each year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.
Observation. Licensing audited 14 children's files. One file with a care plan had not been reviewed in the past year.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee must review the care plan at least once each year with a parent and any person requested by the parent.
3070 - CCLR 58(2)(b)
March 6, 2025Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportNovember 13, 2024Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportApril 11, 2024Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMarch 21, 2024Routine6 items noted
- A licensee must ensure that each piece of furniture or equipment for sleeping is clean and comfortable
Observation. Licensing observed bedding in the Group Child Care (30 Months to School Age) program being stored together. This causes risk for cross contamination.
Corrective action. Ensure that all pieces of furniture and equipment for sleeping are clean.
3000 - CCLR 15(2)(b) - A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child
Observation. Licensing observed two branches in the tree in the play space that cause risk of impalement. Licenisng observed children climbing the tree above the two branches.
Corrective action. Ensure children do not have access to any objects that may be hazardous to the health or safety of children.
3000 - CCLR 17 - A licensee, other than a licensee who provides a care program described as School Age Care on School Grounds, must ensure that any heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius.
Observation. Licensing tested all hot water taps in the facility. Hot water tap in the downstairs girls bathroom was tested at 52 degrees. This represents an immediate risk to the health and safety of persons in care and must be corrected immediately. While on site the Licensee turned the hot water tank down. Licensing retested the hot water and it measured 25 degrees Celsius.
Corrective action. Ensure that any heated water accessible to children is heated below 49 degrees Celsius.
3000 - CCLR 47 - 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 no ECE or ECEA certificates posted in the facility.
Corrective action. Ensure to display in a prominent place in the facility all educator certificates.
3080 - CCLR 11(4) - 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 11 of 120 children's files and 2 files were missing medical practitioner'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) - 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 11 of 120 children's files. One file was missing child's sex.
Corrective action. Ensure to keep record for each child showing, child's sex.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
Inspection 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. Galactic 2 is licensed by VIHA under license number 274605.
Does this daycare offer infant care?
No. Galactic 2 is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Galactic 2 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 2, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Galactic 2'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 May 1, 2026.
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Operated by
In Space Childcare Inc.
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
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