YOUNG EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE
YOUNG EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE is a licensed group daycare in Nanaimo, BC.
Licensing
Health & safety record
22 findings recorded across 7 inspections since 2022. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
April 8, 2026RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJune 16, 2025Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportApril 14, 2025RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportApril 18, 2024RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 2, 2023RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 24, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up15 items noted
- A licensee must keep a current record of each person to whom the written statement is delivered in accordance with that section3070 - CCLR 56.1(2)(b)
- A licensee must keep a current record of each person to whom the written statement is delivered in accordance with that section3070 - CCLR 56.1(2)(b)
- 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.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 facility3070 - CCLR 57(2)(b)
- A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility3070 - CCLR 57(2)(b)
- 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 contact3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
- 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 contact3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
- 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 emergency3070 - CCLR 57(2)(i)
- 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 emergency3070 - CCLR 57(2)(i)
- A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (j) a record of any person who is not permitted access to the child3070 - CCLR 57(2)(j)
- Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept)
- A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (j) a record of any person who is not permitted access to the child3070 - CCLR 57(2)(j)
- Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept)
- 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)
April 28, 2022Routine7 items noted
- Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs
Observation. Licensing observed that a daily outdoor check was not being recorded.
Corrective action. Ensure a log is kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs.
3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept) - 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 five children's files. Five files were missing a photo or digital image of child.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(i) - A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (j) a record of any person who is not permitted access to the child
Observation. Licensing audited five children's files. Five files were missing a record of any person not permitted access to child.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing a record of any person who is not permitted access to the child.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(j) - A licensee must keep a current record of each person to whom the written statement is delivered in accordance with that section
Observation. Licensing audited five children's files. Five files were missing record of repayment agreement being delivered.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep a current record of each person to whom the written statement is delivered in accordance with that section.
3070 - CCLR 56.1(2)(b) - 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 five children's files. Two files were missing medical insurance plan numbers and five files were missing immunization records.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing 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 audited five children's files. Five files were missing date of enrollment.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing date of enrollment in the community care facility.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(b) - 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 five children's files. Two files were missing emergency contacts.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
Inspection data from Island Health, last synced July 8, 2026.
Fees & funding
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Frequently asked questions
Is this daycare licensed?
Yes. YOUNG EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE is licensed by VIHA under license number CFRN-C34QN4.
When was availability last updated?
YOUNG EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE has not reported a recent vacancy update. Contact the facility directly to confirm current availability.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. YOUNG EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL AND 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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Young Explorers Preschool and Childcare Ltd.
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.