Mama Duck's Daycare
Mama Duck's Daycare is a licensed family daycare in Nanaimo, BC serving children infants through 5 years. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently has no reported availability.
Programs & services
Age groups served
Under 36 months, 30 months to 5 years
Operating hours
Weekdays
ELF programming
Early Learning Framework programming offered
Meals provided
Not offered
Pickup/dropoff
Not offered
Availability
Vacancy last reported: July 7, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
2 findings recorded across 10 inspections since 2021. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
May 25, 2026Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportDecember 2, 2025RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 22, 2025Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportFebruary 14, 2025Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportNovember 26, 2024Routine1item 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 a criminal record that had expired in August 2024 for a person over the age of 12 years that was normally present; Licensing observed the Licensee state the Criminal Record Review Program had not received information the Licensee had submitted; she had resubmitted the information required and is now waiting for the criminal record check to arrive.
Corrective action. Ensure not to 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.
3010 - CCLR 20(1)
April 26, 2024Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportNovember 20, 2023RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportDecember 14, 2022Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportNovember 8, 2022Routine1item noted
- A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (f) a log of minor accidents, illnesses and unexpected events involving children, that did not require medical attention and were not reportable incidents described in Schedule H.
Observation. Licensing observed that the minor incident log was not being kept current.
Corrective action. Ensure a licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (f) a log of minor accidents, illnesses and unexpected events involving children, that did not require medical attention and were not reportable incidents described in Schedule H.
3070 - CCLR 56(1)(f)
June 29, 2021Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportInspection data from Island Health, last synced August 22, 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. Mama Duck's Daycare is licensed by Island Health under license number JKEY-9N4S5L.
What ages does this daycare accept?
Mama Duck's Daycare serves children infants through 5 years. Reported age groups served include under 36 months and 30 months to 5 years.
Does this daycare offer infant care?
Yes. Mama Duck's Daycare is reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Mama Duck's Daycare 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 7, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Mama Duck's Daycare'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 25, 2026.
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Operated by
Kariann Chapman
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated August 23, 2026.
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