Precious Joy Childcare

Licensed Group

1609 Meredith Rd, Nanaimo

Spaces available

30 months – 5 years

Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated June 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.

Licensed

ECE Certified

Vacancy Reported

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

Under 36 monthsNo spaces

30 months to 5 yearsSpaces available

Licensed preschoolNo spaces

Grade 1 to age 12No spaces

Vacancy last reported: June 16, 2026

Licensing

License number286190

License statusOperating

Health authorityVIHA

OperatorKatherine Joy Ramirez

Health & safety record

No violations on record across 2 inspections since 2025.

April 8, 2026Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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September 24, 2025RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

View official report

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. 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 June 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 April 8, 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 July 8, 2026.

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Operated by

Katherine Joy Ramirez

Last updated July 8, 2026.