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Kids Are Us

Licensed Group
3747 Church St, Port Alberni

Kids Are Us 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.

Licensed

Availability

Under 36 monthsNo spaces
30 months to 5 yearsNo spaces
Licensed preschoolNo spaces
Grade 1 to age 12No spaces

Vacancy last reported: July 2, 2026

Licensing

License numberCVI-5BQNAX
License statusOperating
Health authorityIsland Health
OperatorKristi Dickinson

Health & safety record

3 findings recorded across 9 inspections since 2022. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.

March 27, 2026Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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February 24, 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 files. One file was missing a medical services plan number.

    Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing a medical services plan number.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
  • A licensee must keep, for each child requiring extra support, a current care plan showing the following information: the resources to be made available to the child requiring extra support by the licensee, including any modification to the program of activities necessary to enable the child to participate in or benefit from the program.

    Observation. Licensing observed two children files that required a medication care plan. There was a medication recording form in the file, but no instructions for administration or when it is required.

    Corrective action. Ensure licensee has a care plan for each child requiring medication to be administered as needed.

    3070 - CCLR 58(1)(c)(ii)
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March 27, 2025Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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February 25, 2025RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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March 22, 2024RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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April 19, 2023Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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March 24, 2023RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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March 4, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up1 item 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
    3050 - CCALA 7(1)(b)(i)
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February 17, 2022RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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Inspection data from Island Health, last synced July 8, 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. Kids Are Us is licensed by Island Health under license number CVI-5BQNAX.

Does this daycare offer infant care?

No. Kids Are Us is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Kids Are Us 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 2, 2026.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Kids Are Us'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

Kristi Dickinson

Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.

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