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Hanazono Daycare

Licensed Family
587 Ravenswood Dr, Nanaimo

Spaces available

30 months – 5 years

Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated June 29, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.

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Hanazono Daycare is a licensed family 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.

Licensed
Vacancy Reported

Availability

Under 36 monthsNo spaces
30 months to 5 yearsSpaces available
Licensed preschoolNo spaces
Grade 1 to age 12No spaces

Vacancy last reported: June 29, 2026

Licensing

License numberCLEY-BYDRPL
License statusOperating
Health authorityIsland Health
OperatorSaya Burke-Gaffney

Health & safety record

22 findings recorded across 14 inspections since 2021. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.

April 17, 2026RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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November 20, 2025Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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November 10, 2025Follow-Up1 item noted
  • The licensee must not permit a person over the age of 12 to be ordinarily present on the premises of a community care facility while children are present, unless the person is of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for that person.

    Observation. Licensing observed a Criminal Record Check for a person over the age of 12 who resides in the home had expired in November 2024.

    Corrective action. Ensure not to permit a person over the age of 12 to be ordinarily present without a valid CRC.

    3010 - CCLR 20(1)
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September 4, 2025Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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July 11, 2025Follow-Up1 item noted
  • The licensee must not permit a person over the age of 12 to be ordinarily present on the premises of a community care facility while children are present, unless the person is of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for that person.

    Observation. Licensing observed a Criminal Record Check for a person over the age of 12 who resides in the home had expired in November 2024.

    Corrective action. Ensure not to permit a person over the age of 12 to be ordinarily present without a valid CRC.

    3010 - CCLR 20(1)
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May 15, 2025Follow-Up3 items noted
  • The licensee must not permit a person over the age of 12 to be ordinarily present on the premises of a community care facility while children are present, unless the person is of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for that person.

    Observation. Licensing observed a Criminal Record Check for a person over the age of 12 who resides in the home had expired in November 2024.

    Corrective action. Ensure not to permit a person over the age of 12 to be ordinarily present without a valid CRC.

    3010 - CCLR 20(1)
  • 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: a criminal record check for the person

    Observation. Licensing observed the Licensee's Criminal Record Check had expired in August 2024.

    Corrective action. Ensure to obtain a valid CRC for all employees.

    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(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
    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
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April 15, 2025Routine3 items 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 four of four children's file. One file was missing medical practitioner name and number.

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

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
  • The licensee must not permit a person over the age of 12 to be ordinarily present on the premises of a community care facility while children are present, unless the person is of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for that person.

    Observation. Licensing observed a Criminal Record Check for a person over the age of 12 who resides in the home had expired in November 2024.

    Corrective action. Ensure not to permit a person over the age of 12 to be ordinarily present without a valid CRC.

    3010 - CCLR 20(1)
  • 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: a criminal record check for the person

    Observation. Licensing observed the Licensee's Criminal Record Check had expired in August 2024.

    Corrective action. Ensure to obtain a valid CRC for all employees.

    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(a)
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February 1, 2024Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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November 21, 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 five of eight children's records. Licensing observed that one children's record did not have the name and telephone number of a medical practitioner.

    Corrective action. Ensure that, for each child, there is a record showing the name and telephone number of a medical practitioner.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
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January 18, 2023Non-Visit Follow-up1 item noted
  • A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees

    Observation. Licensing observed that the fire extinguisher was due to be serviced in March 2022.

    Corrective action. Ensure that fire extinguishers are serviced every year.

    3000 - CCLR 13(1)
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November 24, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up6 items noted
  • A licensee must ensure that each employee practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month,
    3010 - CCLR 22(2)(b)
  • A licensee must ensure that each employee practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month,

    Observation. Licensing observed that fire drill for September 2022 was not conducted.

    Corrective action. Ensure that a fire drill is practised at least once per month.

    3010 - CCLR 22(2)(b)
  • A licensee must ensure that each employee practices implementing the emergency plan at least once each year.
    3010 - CCLR 22(2)(c)
  • A licensee must ensure that each employee practices implementing the emergency plan at least once each year.

    Observation. Licensing observed that yearly emergency drill was not conducted in 2021 and 2020.

    3010 - CCLR 22(2)(c)
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility

    Observation. Licensing reviewed five of six children's records. One child was missing a date of enrolment.

    Corrective action. Ensure that, for each child, there is a record of date of enrolment.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(b)
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility
    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(b)
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October 7, 2022Routine3 items noted
  • A licensee must ensure that each employee practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month,

    Observation. Licensing observed that fire drill for September 2022 was not conducted.

    Corrective action. Ensure that a fire drill is practised at least once per month.

    3010 - CCLR 22(2)(b)
  • A licensee must ensure that each employee practices implementing the emergency plan at least once each year.

    Observation. Licensing observed that yearly emergency drill was not conducted in 2021 and 2020.

    3010 - CCLR 22(2)(c)
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility

    Observation. Licensing reviewed five of six children's records. One child was missing a date of enrolment.

    Corrective action. Ensure that, for each child, there is a record of date of enrolment.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(b)
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July 27, 2021Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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June 25, 2021Routine3 items noted
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (c) daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure

    Observation. Licensing observed that there were times of departure missing for two children in care. One child was missing the time of departure on June 23, 2021 and June 24, 2021, and the other child was missing the time of departure on June 24, 2021.

    Corrective action. Ensure that, for each child, a record is kept showing the time of arrival and departure. Action/s Required by Licensing: Follow up inspection to be conducted.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(c)
  • The licensee must develop the care plan in consultation,with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.

    Observation. Licensing observed that there was no care plan in place for a child who required an EpiPen related to a food allergy.

    Corrective action. Ensure that a care plan is developed in consultation with the parent of a child requiring extra support. Action/s Required by Licensing: Follow up inspection to be conducted.

    3070 - CCLR 58(2)(a)
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information:(i) a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency

    Observation. Licensing audited five of seven children's records. One child's record did not have a photograph of the child.

    Corrective action. Ensure that, for each, there is a record showing a photograph or digital image that can used to readily identify the child in an emergency. Action/s Required by Licensing: Follow up inspection to be conducted.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(i)
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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. Hanazono Daycare is licensed by Island Health under license number CLEY-BYDRPL.

Does this daycare offer infant care?

No. Hanazono Daycare is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Hanazono Daycare 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 29, 2026.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Hanazono Daycare'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 17, 2026.

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Operated by

Saya Burke-Gaffney

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

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