Jolly Giant Childcare Ltd. - Portsmouth Location
Jolly Giant Childcare Ltd. - Portsmouth Location 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: June 22, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
4 findings recorded across 7 inspections since 2022. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
November 3, 2025RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 28, 2025Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportOctober 22, 2024RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportSeptember 18, 2024Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportOctober 23, 2023RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportNovember 4, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up3 items noted
- Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept)
- 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 10 children's files and observed one child file missing record of immunizations.
Corrective action. Ensure for each child, a record showing the following information: (a) name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a) - Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs
Observation. Licensing observed that no daily outdoor play space checks had been recorded since August 12, 2022. Licensing observed the Manager state that the daily outdoor checks are being conducted, however the record log was not being maintained.
Corrective action. Ensure a log is kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs.
3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept)
October 13, 2022Routine1 item noted
- Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs
Observation. Licensing observed that no daily outdoor play space checks had been recorded since August 12, 2022. Licensing observed the Manager state that the daily outdoor checks are being conducted, however the record log was not being maintained.
Corrective action. Ensure a log is kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs.
3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept)
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. Jolly Giant Childcare Ltd. - Portsmouth Location is licensed by Island Health under license number KRIS-9WQUW8.
Does this daycare offer infant care?
No. Jolly Giant Childcare Ltd. - Portsmouth Location is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Jolly Giant Childcare Ltd. - Portsmouth Location 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 22, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Jolly Giant Childcare Ltd. - Portsmouth Location'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 3, 2025.
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Operated by
Jolly Giant Childcare Ltd.
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
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