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Little Garden Family Child Care

Licensed Family
649 Howard Ave, Nanaimo

Little Garden Family Child Care is a licensed family daycare in Nanaimo, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently has no reported availability.

Licensed

Availability

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

Vacancy last reported: June 15, 2026

Licensing

License numberLSHP-6RWSDM
License statusOperating with term and/or conditions
Health authorityIsland Health
OperatorNivia Alfaro

Health & safety record

3 findings recorded across 7 inspections since 2022. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.

September 4, 2025Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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July 15, 2025Routine1 item noted
  • A licensee must do all of the following:(b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote the health, safety and dignity of persons in care

    Observation. Licensing observed a mattress added to a pack and play. Manufacturer instruction state not to add any mattress. Licensing also observed outdoor check list was last completed July 4, 2025. Licensee stated she's completed the check each morning but hadn't recorded them.

    Corrective action. Ensure to operate a facility in a manner that will promote the health, safety and dignity of persons in care.

    3080 - CCALA 7(1)(b)(i)
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July 23, 2024RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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December 1, 2023Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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November 9, 2023Follow-Up1 item noted
  • Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs

    Observation. Licensing observed that there was no outdoor play space maintenance check-list kept from June 24, 2023 - August 1, 2023.

    3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept)
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August 1, 2023Routine1 item noted
  • Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs

    Observation. Licensing observed that there was no outdoor play space maintenance check-list kept from June 24, 2023 - August 1, 2023.

    Corrective action. Ensure a log is kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs.

    3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept)
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July 21, 2022RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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Inspection data from Island Health, last synced July 8, 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. Little Garden Family Child Care is licensed by Island Health under license number LSHP-6RWSDM.

Does this daycare offer infant care?

No. Little Garden Family Child Care is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Little Garden Family Child 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 June 15, 2026.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Little Garden Family Child 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 September 4, 2025.

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Operated by

Nivia Alfaro

Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 8, 2026.

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