Fern Valley
Fern Valley is a licensed group daycare in Port Alberni, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently has no reported availability.
Availability
Vacancy last reported: May 20, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
13 findings recorded across 10 inspections since 2023. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
March 27, 2026Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJanuary 23, 2026Routine2 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 seven children's files. One file was missing immunization status. Two files were missing Medical Service Plan numbers.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing immunization status and medical service plan numbers.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(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 audited seven children's files. One file was missing the name and number of a medical practitioner.
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)
April 16, 2025Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportFebruary 25, 2025Follow-Up1 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: (b) character references in respect of the person
Observation. Licensing reviewed three staff files and observed one staff file missing one written character reference and one file missing two written character references.
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: (b) character references in respect of the person.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(b)
January 15, 2025Routine1 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: (b) character references in respect of the person
Observation. Licensing reviewed three staff files and observed one staff file missing one written character reference and one file missing two written character references.
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: (b) character references in respect of the person.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(b)
February 15, 2024Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportFebruary 13, 2024Follow-Up4 items noted
- 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.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 emergency3070 - 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 reviewed seven child files and observed three files missing record of immunizations.
Corrective action. Ensure a Licensee must 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) - Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept)
January 9, 2024Routine4 items noted
- 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 reviewed seven children's files and observed one file missing a behavioural support care plan for an ADHD, ASD and OCD disorders.
Corrective action. Ensure 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.
3070 - CCLR 58(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 reviewed seven child files and observed three files missing record of immunizations.
Corrective action. Ensure a Licensee must 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:(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 reviewed seven children's files and observed three files missing a photograph and/or digital image.
Corrective action. Ensure to 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) - Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs
Observation. Licensing observed outdoor playspace checklist had not been completed since April 2022; Licensee stated that daily outdoor checks were conducted but had not been recorded on the outdoor play space checklist.
Corrective action. Ensure to keep a log of all inspections, maintenance and repairs.
3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept)
September 8, 2023Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJanuary 19, 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: evidence that the person has complied with the Province’s immunization and tuberculosis control programs
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 and obtained the following; evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(f)
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. Fern Valley is licensed by VIHA under license number 276426.
Does this daycare offer infant care?
No. Fern Valley is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Fern Valley 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 May 20, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Fern Valley'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 March 27, 2026.
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Operated by
Lisa McFarlane
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
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