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Mama Duck's Daycare

Licensed Family
4162 Orchard Cir, Nanaimo

Mama Duck's Daycare 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 17, 2026

Licensing

License numberJKEY-9N4S5L
License statusOperating
Health authorityIsland Health
OperatorKariann Chapman

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.

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December 2, 2025RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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May 22, 2025Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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February 14, 2025Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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November 26, 2024Routine1 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 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)
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April 26, 2024Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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November 20, 2023RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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December 14, 2022Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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November 8, 2022Routine1 item 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)
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June 29, 2021Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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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. Mama Duck's Daycare is licensed by Island Health under license number JKEY-9N4S5L.

Does this daycare offer infant care?

No. Mama Duck's Daycare is not 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 June 17, 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 July 7, 2026.

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