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Malaspina Preschool

Licensed Group
205 Howard Ave, Nanaimo

Malaspina Preschool 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.

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 22, 2026

Licensing

License number1311746
License statusOperating
Health authorityIsland Health
OperatorMalaspina Child Development Society

Health & safety record

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

March 25, 2026RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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May 5, 2025Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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April 24, 2025Routine4 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 observed 1 missing telephone number for a child's doctor.

    Corrective action. Ensure that the name and telephone number of children's doctors are obtained.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
  • A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a valid certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry

    Observation. Licensing observed 2 missing certificate validations for employees.

    Corrective action. Ensure that certificate validations are obtained for all staff.

    3010 - CCLR 19(4)(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 observed 1 missing MSP number for a child.

    Corrective action. Ensure that MSP numbers are obtained for all children.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
  • 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 1 child that requires an epi-pen does not have a care plan.

    Corrective action. Ensure that a Licensee develops a care plan in consultation with a parent.

    3070 - CCLR 58(2)(a)
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May 9, 2024Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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April 23, 2024Routine4 items noted
  • 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 reviewed four of four staff files. One file was missing a CRC. Manager stated CRC was sent off on April 1, 2024.

    Corrective action. Ensure not to employ a person without first obtaining a Criminal Record Check.

    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(a)
  • 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: evidence that the person has complied with the Province’s immunization and tuberculosis control programs

    Observation. Licensing reviewed four of four staff files. One file was missing immunization status.

    Corrective action. Ensure not to employ a person in the facility without first obtaining immunization status.

    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(f)
  • 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: copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person’s training and skills

    Observation. Licensing reviewed four of four staff files. One file was missing copies of Responsible Adult qualifications.

    Corrective action. Ensure not to employ a person at the facility without first obtaining copies of certificates or evidence of training.

    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(d)
  • 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: (b) character references in respect of the person

    Observation. Licensing reviewed four of four staff files. One file was missing two character references.

    Corrective action. Ensure not to employ a person without first obtaining character references.

    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(b)
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April 27, 2023RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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April 4, 2022RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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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. Malaspina Preschool is licensed by Island Health under license number 1311746.

Does this daycare offer infant care?

No. Malaspina Preschool is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Malaspina Preschool 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. Malaspina Preschool'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 March 25, 2026.

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Operated by

Malaspina Child Development Society

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

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