Shine At Steps Forward
Spaces available
Infant / toddler
Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated July 14, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.
Shine At Steps Forward is a licensed family daycare in Nanoose Bay, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently reports available spaces for under 36 months.
Availability
Vacancy last reported: July 14, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
4 findings recorded across 3 inspections since 2026. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
May 20, 2026Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 5, 2026Follow-Up2items noted
- A licensee must not employ as a manager a person who, at the time that the person is managing the licensee’s community care facility, is also managing another community care facility.3010 - CCLR 18
- Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.3030 - CCLR 34(2)(b)
April 15, 2026Routine2items noted
- A licensee must not employ as a manager a person who, at the time that the person is managing the licensee’s community care facility, is also managing another community care facility.
Observation. Licensing observed that Licensee had not applied for an exemption to manage two facilities.
Corrective action. Ensure to not employ as a manager a person who, at the time that the person is managing the licensee's community care facility, is also managing another community care facility.
3010 - CCLR 18 - Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.
Observation. Licensing observed that an educator in ratio had an expired certificate and did not meet Schedule E.
Corrective action. Ensure that the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.
3030 - CCLR 34(2)(b)
Inspection data from Island Health, last synced August 23, 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. Shine At Steps Forward is licensed by Island Health under license number 285734.
Does this daycare offer infant care?
No. Shine At Steps Forward is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Shine At Steps Forward 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 14, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Shine At Steps Forward'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 20, 2026.
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Operated by
Maria Luisa Apicella
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated August 23, 2026.
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