Asaabuus Daycare
Asaabuus Daycare is a licensed group daycare in Nitinaht Lake, BC.
Licensing
Health & safety record
36 findings recorded across 12 inspections since 2021. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
January 21, 2026Non-Visit Follow-up4 items noted
- 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 departure3070 - CCLR 57(2)(c)
- 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 care3050 - CCALA 7(1)(b)(i)
- A licensee must ensure that each employee practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month,3010 - CCLR 22(2)(b)
- 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 registry3010 - CCLR 19(4)(a)
October 27, 2025Routine4 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 observed the last daily outdoor playspace check was recorded in June 2025.
Corrective action. Ensure that a log of all inspections, maintenance and repairs are completed.
3050 - CCALA 7(1)(b)(i) - 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 observed three staff files were missing certificate validation.
3010 - CCLR 19(4)(a) - A licensee must ensure that each employee practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month,
Observation. Licensing observed the most recent record of an implemented fire drill was from June 2025.
Corrective action. Ensure that there is a record of implemented fire drills.
3010 - CCLR 22(2)(b) - 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 observed some records of sign out times were missing.
Corrective action. Ensure that records of attendance are up to date.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(c)
December 11, 2024Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportOctober 11, 2024Routine1 item noted
- A licensee must ensure that children have at all times immediate access to an employee who holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate, provided on completion of a course that meets the requirements of Schedule C,
Observation. Licensing observed two staff files had not contained valid first aid certificates and Licensing observed the Manager state that the first aid had expired.
Corrective action. Ensure that children have at all times immediate access to an employee who holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate.
3010 - CCLR 23(1)(a)
October 10, 2023RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJune 23, 2023Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 30, 2023Non-Visit Follow-up2 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.3070 - CCLR 57(2)(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 four staff files. Three staff did not have a valid CRC on file.
Corrective action. Ensure all staff have a valid CRC on file.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(a)
March 14, 2023Non-Visit Follow-up7 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: (b) character references in respect of the person3010 - CCLR 19(1)(b)
- 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 four staff files. Three staff did not have a valid CRC on file.
Corrective action. Ensure all staff have a valid CRC on file.
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 record of the person’s work history3010 - CCLR 19(1)(c)
- 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 programs3010 - 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 five children's files, one child did not have immunization status.
Corrective action. Ensure all children have immunization status on file prior to enrollment.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a) - 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 departure3070 - CCLR 57(2)(c)
- 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)
October 24, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up9 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: (b) character references in respect of the person
Observation. Licensing reviewed four staff files. Two staff had no character references on file and one staff had one character reference on file.
Corrective action. Ensure all staff have a minimum of two character references on file.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(b) - 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 record of the person’s work history
Observation. Licensing reviewed four staff files. One staff did not have a record of work history (resume) on file.
Corrective action. Ensure all employees have a record of work history on file.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(c) - 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 four staff files. Three staff did not have immunization status on file.
Corrective action. Ensure all employees have immunization status on file.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(f) - Active Play Policy Developed Licensee has developed an Active Play Policy3020 - AP DOLSOP (Active Play )
- Screen Use Policy Developed Licensee has developed a Screen Use Policy3020 - DOLSOP (Screen Use Policy Developed)
- 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 five children's files, one child did not have immunization status.
Corrective action. Ensure all children have immunization status on file prior to enrollment.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a) - 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 four attendance records and time of arrival and time of departure were not recorded for some children on three days.
Corrective action. Ensure time of arrival and time of departure are recorded for all children in attendance.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(c) - 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 five children's files, one child did not have a medical practitioner's information on file.
Corrective action. Ensure all children have a record of a medical practitioner or walk in clinic on file.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(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 four staff files. Three staff did not have a valid CRC on file.
Corrective action. Ensure all staff have a valid CRC on file.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(a)
October 13, 2022Routine9 items noted
- 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 four attendance records and time of arrival and time of departure were not recorded for some children on three days.
Corrective action. Ensure time of arrival and time of departure are recorded for all children in attendance.
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 five children's files, one child did not have immunization status.
Corrective action. Ensure all children have immunization status on file prior to enrollment.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a) - Screen Use Policy Developed Licensee has developed a Screen Use Policy
Observation. The facility does not appear to have a Screen Time policy on file.
Corrective action. Ensure a Screen Time policy is implemented.
3020 - DOLSOP (Screen Use Policy Developed) - Active Play Policy Developed Licensee has developed an Active Play Policy
Observation. The facility does not appear to have an Active Play Policy on file.
3020 - AP DOLSOP (Active Play ) - 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 four staff files. Three staff did not have immunization status on file.
Corrective action. Ensure all employees have immunization status on file.
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: a record of the person’s work history
Observation. Licensing reviewed four staff files. One staff did not have a record of work history (resume) on file.
Corrective action. Ensure all employees have a record of work history on file.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(c) - 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 four staff files. Three staff did not have a valid CRC on file.
Corrective action. Ensure all staff have a valid CRC on file.
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: (b) character references in respect of the person
Observation. Licensing reviewed four staff files. Two staff had no character references on file and one staff had one character reference on file.
Corrective action. Ensure all staff have a minimum of two character references on file.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(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 reviewed five children's files, one child did not have a medical practitioner's information on file.
Corrective action. Ensure all children have a record of a medical practitioner or walk in clinic on file.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
October 13, 2022Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJuly 23, 2021Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportInspection data from Island Health, last synced July 2, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this daycare licensed?
Yes. Asaabuus Daycare is licensed by VIHA under license number 1381633.
When was availability last updated?
Asaabuus Daycare has not reported a recent vacancy update. Contact the facility directly to confirm current availability.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Asaabuus Daycare'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 January 21, 2026.
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Operated by
Ditidaht First Nation
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.