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Little Birds Family Childcare

Licensed Family
125 Berkeley Place, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 1L5, Nanaimo

Little Birds Family Childcare is a licensed family daycare in Nanaimo, BC.

Licensed

Licensing

License numberKRIS-AR4T2T
License statusOperating
Health authorityVIHA
OperatorLaura Marie Brethour

Health & safety record

8 findings recorded across 10 inspections since 2022. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.

June 16, 2026Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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June 1, 2026Complaint1 item noted
  • A licensee must ensure that behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of the child who is receiving the guidance,

    Observation. Regarding intake dated April 23, 2026. Through the investigation process Licensing determined that the Licensee, by admission, did not ensure appropriate behavioral guidance of a child by using a loud tone of voice, and more force than was necessary to grasp a child's hand.

    Corrective action. Ensure that behavioral guidance is appropriate to the age and development of the child who is receiving the guidance. Action/s required by Licensee. Licensee to submit a corrective action plan to Licensing specific to the contravention. Action/s Required by Licensing: On June 1, 2026, the Licensee submitted a corrective action plan to Licensing. The corrective action plan included: Licensee would complete online coursework through the Child Mind Family Resource Centre related to guiding children's behavior, and prepare a summary of learning which would be submitted to Licensing. The corrective action plan was reviewed and accepted by Licensing.

    3030 - CCLR 51(1)(a)
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May 26, 2026Complaint1 item noted
  • A licensee must ensure that behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of the child who is receiving the guidance,

    Observation. Regarding intake dated April 23, 2026. Through the investigation process Licensing determined that the Licensee, by admission, did not ensure appropriate behavioral guidance of a child by using a loud tone of voice, and more force than was necessary to grasp a child's hand.

    Corrective action. Ensure that behavioral guidance is appropriate to the age and development of the child who is receiving the guidance. Action/s required by Licensee. Licensee to submit a corrective action plan to Licensing specific to the contravention.

    3030 - CCLR 51(1)(a)
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August 27, 2025RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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July 10, 2024RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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November 20, 2023Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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September 29, 2023Non-Visit Follow-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 that the criminal record checks for two persons over the age of twelve who are ordinarily present at the premise had expired.

    Corrective action. Ensure the licensee must not permit a person over the age of twelve to be ordinarily present on the premise unless the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for that person.

    3010 - CCLR 20(1)
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July 19, 2023Routine1 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 that the criminal record checks for two persons over the age of twelve who are ordinarily present at the premise had expired.

    Corrective action. Ensure the licensee must not permit a person over the age of twelve to be ordinarily present on the premise unless the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for that person.

    3010 - CCLR 20(1)
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September 1, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up3 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 five children's files. One file was missing immunization records.

    Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing: 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 five children's files. One file was missing medical practitioner name and number.

    Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing: name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
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June 20, 2022Routine1 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 audited five children's files. One file was missing medical practitioner name and number.

    Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing: name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
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Inspection data from Island Health, last synced July 8, 2026.

Fees & funding

Contact this facility directly for current fee information and waitlist availability.

Frequently asked questions

Is this daycare licensed?

Yes. Little Birds Family Childcare is licensed by VIHA under license number KRIS-AR4T2T.

When was availability last updated?

Little Birds Family Childcare has not reported a recent vacancy update. Contact the facility directly to confirm current availability.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Little Birds Family Childcare'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 16, 2026.

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Operated by

Laura Marie Brethour

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

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