Playtime Childcare Society - Smithers Road Location
Playtime Childcare Society - Smithers Road Location is a licensed group daycare in Parksville, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently has no reported availability.
Availability
Vacancy last reported: June 19, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
3 findings recorded across 6 inspections since 2023. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
June 9, 2026Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportDecember 9, 2025RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportDecember 3, 2024RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportApril 4, 2024Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportFebruary 12, 2024Follow-Up2 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: a record of the person’s work history3010 - CCLR 19(1)(c)
- 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 five children in care in the GCC (Under 36 Months) with x 1 ECE and x 1 ECEA.
Corrective action. Ensure that the ratio of employees to children is no less than permitted in schedule E.
3030 - CCLR 34(2)(b)
November 30, 2023Routine1 item 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: a record of the person’s work history
Observation. Licensing reviewed five of five staff files. One file was missing a resume.
Corrective action. Ensure not to employ a person without first obtaining and resume.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(c)
Inspection data from Island Health, last synced July 2, 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. Playtime Childcare Society - Smithers Road Location is licensed by VIHA under license number 278706.
Does this daycare offer infant care?
No. Playtime Childcare Society - Smithers Road Location is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Playtime Childcare Society - Smithers Road Location 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 19, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Playtime Childcare Society - Smithers Road Location'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 June 9, 2026.
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Operated by
Playtime Childcare Society
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
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