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Sonlight Christian Childcare Centre

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3510 Departure Bay Rd, Nanaimo

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30 months – 5 years · Licensed preschool

Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated June 16, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.

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Sonlight Christian Childcare Centre is a licensed group daycare in Nanaimo, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently reports available spaces for 30 months to 5 years and licensed preschool.

Licensed
Vacancy Reported

Availability

Under 36 monthsNo spaces
30 months to 5 yearsSpaces available
Licensed preschoolSpaces available
Grade 1 to age 12No spaces

Vacancy last reported: June 16, 2026

Licensing

License numberCVIH-5EQPNA
License statusOperating
Health authorityIsland Health
OperatorSonlight Christian Childcare Centre Ltd.

Health & safety record

46 findings recorded across 12 inspections since 2022. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.

April 7, 2026Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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March 3, 2026Follow-Up6 items noted
  • A licensee must have in writing from a parent, and maintain at the community care facility, consent (a) to call a medical practitioner or ambulance in case of accident or illness if the parent cannot immediately be reached,

    Observation. Licensing reviewed 11 of 39 children's files. One file was missing consent to call an ambulance.

    Corrective action. Ensure to have record for each child showing consent to call an ambulance in an emergency.

    3070 - CCLR 57(3)(a)
  • 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 reviewed 11 of 39 children's files. Three files were missing name of medical practitioner and one file was missing the phone number of their emergency contact.

    Corrective action. Ensure to keep a record for each child showing name and number of their medical practitioner and emergency contacts.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (c) daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure
    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(c)
  • 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.
    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
  • A licensee must keep a copy of the written statement, referred to in Section 19 of the Act, that the licensee delivers to persons who prepay part of the cost of services
    3070 - CCLR 56.1(2)(a)
  • A licensee must do all of the following:(b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote the health, safety and dignity of persons in care
    3070 - CCALA 7(1)(b)(i)
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January 30, 2026Routine6 items noted
  • A licensee must do all of the following:(b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote the health, safety and dignity of persons in care

    Observation. Licensing reviewed the daily outdoor checklist and observed checks hadn't been recorded through January 2026.

    Corrective action. Ensure to keep a record of all inspections, maintenance and repairs.

    3070 - CCALA 7(1)(b)(i)
  • 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 reviewed 11 of 39 children's files. Three files were missing name of medical practitioner and one file was missing the phone number of their emergency contact.

    Corrective action. Ensure to keep a record for each child showing name and number of their medical practitioner and emergency contacts.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (c) daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure

    Observation. Licensing reviewed attendance records and observed the time out was not being recorded when children were dropped off at school in the morning. Additionally there were multiple days in the School Age program where time out was not recorded at the end of the day.

    Corrective action. Ensure to keep record for each child showing daily attendance indicating time of arrival and departure.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(c)
  • 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 reviewed 11 of 39 children's files. Two file were missing immunization status and one file was missing MPS number.

    Corrective action. Enusre to keep a record for each child showing immunization status and MSP numbers.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
  • A licensee must keep a copy of the written statement, referred to in Section 19 of the Act, that the licensee delivers to persons who prepay part of the cost of services

    Observation. Licensing reviewed 11 of 39 children's files. 8 file were missing record of repayment agreement.

    Corrective action. Ensure to keep a written statement that the licensee delivers to persons who prepay part of the cost of services.

    3070 - CCLR 56.1(2)(a)
  • A licensee must have in writing from a parent, and maintain at the community care facility, consent (a) to call a medical practitioner or ambulance in case of accident or illness if the parent cannot immediately be reached,

    Observation. Licensing reviewed 11 of 39 children's files. One file was missing consent to call an ambulance.

    Corrective action. Ensure to have record for each child showing consent to call an ambulance in an emergency.

    3070 - CCLR 57(3)(a)
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August 12, 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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January 17, 2025Routine1 item noted
  • Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs

    Observation. Licensing observed no outdoor play space checklist completed for January 2025 in either classroom.

    Corrective action. Ensure to keep a log of all inspections, maintenance and repairs.

    3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept)
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March 26, 2024Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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January 23, 2024Routine7 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: evidence that the person has complied with the Province’s immunization and tuberculosis control programs

    Observation. Licensing reviewed seven staff files and observed one file missing record of immunizations and/or immunization status.

    Corrective action. Ensure 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.

    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(f)
  • 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 reviewed 12 children's files and observed two files missing dates recorded of immunizations and one file missing record of Medical Services Plan Number.

    Corrective action. Ensure to keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a) name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility

    Observation. Licensing reviewed 12 children's files and observed one file missing date of enrollment.

    Corrective action. Ensure to keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(b)
  • A licensee must keep, for each child requiring extra support, a current care plan showing the following information: the courses of action recommended by health care professionals to address the needs of the child requiring extra support

    Observation. Licensing observed three of twelve children's files included medical care plans and of three medical care plans, Licensing observed two missing courses of action recommended and/or specific symptoms and instruction on when to administer medication.

    Corrective action. Ensure a Licensee must keep, for each child requiring extra support, a current care plan showing the following information: the courses of action recommended by health care professionals to address the needs of the child requiring extra support.

    3070 - CCLR 58(1)(b)
  • The licensee must review the care plan at least once each year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.

    Observation. Licensing observed three children's files of twelve included medication care plans and of the three care plans one had not been last reviewed with the parent within the past twelve months.

    Corrective action. Ensure to review the care plan at least once each year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.

    3070 - CCLR 58(2)(b)
  • A licensee must keep a copy of the written statement, referred to in Section 19 of the Act, that the licensee delivers to persons who prepay part of the cost of services

    Observation. Licensing reviewed 12 children's files and observed one file missing record of repayment agreement.

    Corrective action. Ensure to keep a copy of the written statement, referred to in Section 19 of the Act, that the licensee delivers to persons who prepay part of the cost of services.

    3070 - CCLR 56.1(2)(a)
  • A licensee must do all of the following:(b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote the health, safety and dignity of persons in care

    Observation. Licensing observed an epi pen required by one child had expired in November 2022 and an asthma inhaler, required by another child had expired May 6, 2023.

    Corrective action. Ensure a Licensee must do all of the following:(b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote the health, safety and dignity of persons in care.

    3040 - CCALA 7(1)(b)(i)
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July 4, 2023Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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January 20, 2023Routine7 items noted
  • 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 audited ten children's files. Three files were missing MSP numbers and three files were missing immunization records.

    Corrective action. Ensure a licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing medical insurance plan numbers and immunization status.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
  • Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs

    Observation. Licensing observed daily outdoor checks had not been documented in January 2023.

    Corrective action. Ensure log is kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs.

    3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept)
  • In respect of a record referred to in this Division, a licensee must (a) keep in a single place at the community care facility the records referred to in sections 56 to 58,

    Observation. Licensing observed the staff files were not at the facility. Licensee contact stated that they were at her home for review.

    Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep in a single place at the facility records referred to in Sections 56-58 (staff records).

    3070 - CCLR 59(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 two children with medications (inhaler and epi-pen) did not have a care plan.

    Corrective action. Ensure licensee must develop the care plan in consultation, with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any other person requested by the parent.

    3070 - CCLR 58(2)(a)
  • 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. One file was missing a photo or digital image of the child.

    Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing a photograph or digital image of the child.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(i)
  • 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 audited ten children's files. Two files were missing name of a medical practitioner and three files were missing medical practitioner numbers.

    Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the name and number of a medical practitioner.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
  • A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment]

    Observation. Licensing observed an emergency drill had not been recorded in the previous year. Staff stated an emergency drill was practiced summer 2022.

    Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep current records of implementation of yearly emergency plan practices.

    3020 - CCLR 56(1)(c)
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December 23, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up13 items 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
    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(i)
  • A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees

    Observation. Licensing observed fire extinguishers were due for servicing in December 2021.

    Corrective action. Licensee to ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

    3000 - CCLR 13(1)
  • 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
    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: a criminal record check for the person

    Observation. Licensing reviewed six staff files. One file was missing criminal record check results.

    Corrective action. Ensure 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.

    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: copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person’s training and skills

    Observation. Licensing reviewed six staff files. One file was missing a current ECE Certificate.

    Corrective action. Ensure 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.

    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: copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person’s training and skills
    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: evidence that the person has complied with the Province’s immunization and tuberculosis control programs

    Observation. Licensing reviewed six staff files, two files were missing a record of immunization status.

    Corrective action. Ensure 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.

    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: evidence that the person has complied with the Province’s immunization and tuberculosis control programs
    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(f)
  • 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 reviewed six staff files two files were missing certificate verification.

    Corrective action. Ensure a Licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a 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.

    3010 - CCLR 19(4)(a)
  • 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
    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.
    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(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 audited 16 children's files and observed five files missing immunization status.

    Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep for each child, a record showing the following information: name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
  • 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 16 children's files and observed two files missing a photo or digital image.

    Corrective action. Licensee to ensure for each child, a record showing the following information: 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)
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January 13, 2022Routine6 items 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 16 children's files and observed two files missing a photo or digital image.

    Corrective action. Licensee to ensure for each child, a record showing the following information: 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)
  • 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 audited 16 children's files and observed five files missing immunization status.

    Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep for each child, a record showing the following information: name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
  • 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 reviewed six staff files two files were missing certificate verification.

    Corrective action. Ensure a Licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a 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.

    3010 - CCLR 19(4)(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 six staff files, two files were missing a record of immunization status.

    Corrective action. Ensure 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.

    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 six staff files. One file was missing a current ECE Certificate.

    Corrective action. Ensure 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.

    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: a criminal record check for the person

    Observation. Licensing reviewed six staff files. One file was missing criminal record check results.

    Corrective action. Ensure 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.

    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(a)
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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. Sonlight Christian Childcare Centre is licensed by Island Health under license number CVIH-5EQPNA.

Does this daycare offer infant care?

No. Sonlight Christian Childcare Centre is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Sonlight Christian Childcare Centre 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. Sonlight Christian Childcare Centre'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 7, 2026.

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

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