Playful Minds Childcare
Playful Minds Childcare 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: June 16, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
2 findings recorded across 5 inspections since 2024. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
March 17, 2026RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMarch 28, 2025Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMarch 12, 2025RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 14, 2024Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMarch 22, 2024Routine2 items noted
- A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (f) a log of minor accidents, illnesses and unexpected events involving children, that did not require medical attention and were not reportable incidents described in Schedule H.
Observation. Licensing observed no log of minor accidents/illnesses/events involving children.
Corrective action. Ensure to keep a record of minor accidents, illness and events involving children in care.
3070 - CCLR 56(1)(f) - 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 attendance records from March 12 to March 22, 2024,without time of arrival or departure documented.
Corrective action. Ensure to keep a record for each child showing daily attendance records with time of arrival and time of departure.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(c)
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. Playful Minds Childcare is licensed by VIHA under license number 280170.
Does this daycare offer infant care?
No. Playful Minds Childcare is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Playful Minds Childcare 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 16, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Playful Minds Childcare'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 17, 2026.
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Operated by
Ashley Kraneveldt
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
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