Precious Joy Childcare
Spaces available
30 months – 5 years
Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated July 16, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.
Precious Joy Childcare is a licensed group daycare in Nanaimo, BC serving children infants through 5 years. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently reports available spaces for 30 months to 5 years.
Programs & services
Age groups served
Under 36 months, 30 months to 5 years
Operating hours
Weekdays
ECE certified
Staff hold Early Childhood Education certification
ELF programming
Early Learning Framework programming offered
Meals provided
Not offered
Special needs accommodation
This facility accommodates children with special needs
Availability
Vacancy last reported: July 16, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
1 finding recorded across 4 inspections since 2025. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
July 22, 2026Routine1item noted
- A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information:(i) a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency
Observation. Licensing audited ten children's files and observed that two were missing photos.
Corrective action. Ensure to keep for each child a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(i)
July 13, 2026Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportApril 8, 2026Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportSeptember 24, 2025RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportInspection data from Island Health, last synced August 19, 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. Precious Joy Childcare is licensed by VIHA under license number 286190.
What ages does this daycare accept?
Precious Joy Childcare 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. Precious Joy Childcare is reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Precious Joy Childcare 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 16, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Precious Joy 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 July 22, 2026.
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Operated by
Katherine Joy Ramirez
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated August 23, 2026.
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