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Joyful Day Care

Licensed Family
641 Hillcrest Ave, Nanaimo

Spaces available

Infant / toddler · 30 months – 5 years

Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated July 4, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.

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Joyful Day Care 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 under 36 months and 30 months to 5 years.

Licensed
Vacancy Reported

Availability

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

Vacancy last reported: July 4, 2026

Licensing

License numberCFRN-BX3TDC
License statusOperating
Health authorityIsland Health
OperatorXiao Ping Chen

Health & safety record

16 findings recorded across 10 inspections since 2021. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.

May 21, 2026Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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April 14, 2026Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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March 16, 2026RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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March 17, 2025RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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May 10, 2024Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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April 18, 2024RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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May 18, 2023RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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September 16, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up5 items 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.
    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
  • 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 audited 5 children's files and observed 2 child files missing record of a medical services plan number.

    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)
  • 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)
  • 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 5 children's files and observed 1 child file missing record of a medical practitioner name and phone number.

    Corrective action. Ensure for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
  • A licensee must ensure that the entire outdoor play area is enclosed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and will ensure that children are free of harm
    3000 - CCLR 16(3)(a)
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June 9, 2022Routine2 items 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 audited 5 children's files and observed 2 child files missing record of a medical services plan number.

    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)
  • 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 5 children's files and observed 1 child file missing record of a medical practitioner name and phone number.

    Corrective action. Ensure for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
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December 21, 2021Follow-Up9 items noted
  • A licensee must ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair.
    3000 - CCLR 16(4)(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
    3000 - CCLR 17
  • 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 plug covers on upstairs outlets, a gate at the top of the stairs, the plug cover in the down stairs entry way replaced, the weed wacker and paint supplies removed and no longer accessible to children, and a child lock on the nap room door leading to laundry room.

    3000 - CCLR 17
  • A licensee must have first aid kits that are readily accessible to all employees, including while care is provided off the community care facility premises.

    Observation. Licensing observed a first aid kit on site.

    3000 - CCLR 23(2)
  • A licensee, other than a licensee who provides a care program described as either Preschool (30 months to School Age) or Group Child Care (School Age), must have in a community care facility a sturdy surface for changing diapers, located outside the food preparation area, next to a covered container for soiled clothing

    Observation. Licensing observed a change mat for diapering.

    3060 - CCLR 14(4)(a)
  • A licensee, other than a licensee who provides a care program described as either Preschool (30 months to School Age) or Group Child Care (School Age), must have in a community care facility a sturdy surface for changing diapers, located outside the food preparation area, next to a covered container for soiled clothing
    3060 - CCLR 14(4)(a)
  • 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 the Licensee's ECE certificate posted on the facility wall.

    3080 - CCLR 11(4)
  • 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.
    3080 - CCLR 11(4)
  • A licensee must have first aid kits that are readily accessible to all employees, including while care is provided off the community care facility premises.
    3000 - CCLR 23(2)
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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. Joyful Day Care is licensed by Island Health under license number CFRN-BX3TDC.

Does this daycare offer infant care?

No. Joyful Day Care is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Joyful Day Care 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 4, 2026.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Joyful Day Care'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 21, 2026.

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Operated by

Xiao Ping Chen

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

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