Home Away From Home
Home Away From Home is a licensed family 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: July 1, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
17 findings recorded across 10 inspections since 2021. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
March 3, 2026Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportFebruary 10, 2026RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportFebruary 27, 2025Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportFebruary 6, 2025Routine2 items noted
- 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 5 children's files and observed that 1 was missing a record of persons not permitted.
Corrective action. Ensure to keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (j) a record of any person who is not permitted access to the child.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(j) - 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 5 children's files and observed that 2 files were missing MSP numbers, 1 was missing sex, and 1 was missing immunization status.
Corrective action. Ensure to 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)
March 8, 2024Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportFebruary 5, 2024RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMarch 20, 2023Non-Visit Follow-up3 items noted
- The licensee must not permit a person over the age of 12 to be ordinarily present on the premises of a community care facility while children are present, unless the person is of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for that person.3010 - CCLR 20(1)
- 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 attendance records and observed that times of departure were missing for dates in August, September, and October 2022.
Corrective action. Ensure that, for each child, there is a record showing times of arrival and departure.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(c) - A licensee must keep a current record of each person to whom the written statement is delivered in accordance with that section
Observation. Licensing reviewed four of four children's records. One child's record was missing a signed copy of the repayment agreement.
Corrective action. Ensure that there is a current record showing a signed repayment agreement.
3020 - CCLR 56.1(2)(b)
December 16, 2022Routine3 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 attendance records and observed that times of departure were missing for dates in August, September, and October 2022.
Corrective action. Ensure that, for each child, there is a record showing times of arrival and departure.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(c) - A licensee must keep a current record of each person to whom the written statement is delivered in accordance with that section
Observation. Licensing reviewed four of four children's records. One child's record was missing a signed copy of the repayment agreement.
Corrective action. Ensure that there is a current record showing a signed repayment agreement.
3020 - CCLR 56.1(2)(b) - The licensee must not permit a person over the age of 12 to be ordinarily present on the premises of a community care facility while children are present, unless the person is of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for that person.
Observation. Licensing observed that criminal record check for Licensee's husband had expired in September 2022.
Corrective action. Ensure that there is a current criminal record check for all persons over the age of 12 who are ordinarily present.
3010 - CCLR 20(1)
November 30, 2021Non-Visit Follow-up6 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 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)
- Thorough daily, monthly and annual inspections, as well as maintenance and repairs of the outdoor play area are performed and recorded3000 - SPS DOLSOP (Inspected)
- A licensee must ensure that safe drinking water is available to children.3050 - CCLR 48(5)
- 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)
September 21, 2021Routine3 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. Five of seven children's files audited. One file was missing immunization status.
Corrective action. Ensure for each child a record showing immunization status.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a) - A licensee must keep a current record of each person to whom the written statement is delivered in accordance with that section
Observation. Five of seven children's files audited. Four files were missing a record of receiving the repayment agreement.
Corrective action. Ensure Licensee keeps 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 ensure that safe drinking water is available to children.
Observation. Licensee has been doing a two minute flush every morning. A Corrective Action Plan has not been submitted to Licensing.
Corrective action. Ensure that safe drinking water is available to children.
3050 - CCLR 48(5)
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. Home Away From Home is licensed by Island Health under license number JKEY-94QMZB.
Does this daycare offer infant care?
No. Home Away From Home is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Home Away From Home 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 1, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Home Away From Home'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 3, 2026.
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Operated by
Alesia Spencer
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
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