Riverwalk Child Care
Spaces available
Infant / toddler · 30 months – 5 years
Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated June 24, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.
Riverwalk Child Care is a licensed family daycare in Port Alberni, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently reports available spaces for under 36 months and 30 months to 5 years.
Availability
Vacancy last reported: June 24, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
12 findings recorded across 10 inspections since 2022. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
April 22, 2026Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportOctober 17, 2025RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportDecember 20, 2024Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportOctober 22, 2024RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportDecember 8, 2023Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportOctober 6, 2023Routine1 item 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 reviewed four children's files. One file was missing immunization records.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing immunization status.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
April 5, 2023Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportApril 5, 2023Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportAugust 29, 2022Follow-Up6 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 audited five children's files. One child with an inhaler did not have a care plan developed.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee must develop the care plan in consultation with parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.
3070 - CCLR 58(2)(a) - Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs
Observation. Licensing observed a log had not been kept of daily inspections and maintenance of the outdoor play area.
Corrective action. Ensure a log is kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs.
3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept) - Despite this section, a licensee may employ a person as a volunteer who does not provide care to children or supervise children if the licensee or the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: character references in respect of the person
Observation. Licensing reviewed one volunteer file. File was missing two character references.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee may employ a person as a volunteer who does not provide care or supervise children if the licensee or manager has first met with the person and obtained character references in respect of the person.
3010 - CCLR 19(5)(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.
Observation. Licensing audited 5 children's files. Three files were missing immunization records.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing immunization status.
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 five children's files. One file was missing the name and phone number of a medical practitioner. Two files were missing emergency contacts.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing name and telephone number of parents, medical practitioner and emergency contact.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d) - Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept)
August 24, 2022Routine5 items noted
- Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs
Observation. Licensing observed a log had not been kept of daily inspections and maintenance of the outdoor play area.
Corrective action. Ensure a log is kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs.
3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept) - 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 five children's files. One file was missing the name and phone number of a medical practitioner. Two files were missing emergency contacts.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing name and telephone number of parents, medical practitioner and emergency contact.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d) - 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 audited five children's files. One child with an inhaler did not have a care plan developed.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee must develop the care plan in consultation with parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.
3070 - CCLR 58(2)(a) - Despite this section, a licensee may employ a person as a volunteer who does not provide care to children or supervise children if the licensee or the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: character references in respect of the person
Observation. Licensing reviewed one volunteer file. File was missing two character references.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee may employ a person as a volunteer who does not provide care or supervise children if the licensee or manager has first met with the person and obtained character references in respect of the person.
3010 - CCLR 19(5)(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.
Observation. Licensing audited 5 children's files. Three files were missing immunization records.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing immunization status.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
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. Riverwalk Child Care is licensed by Island Health under license number CLEY-C6QTXL.
Does this daycare offer infant care?
No. Riverwalk Child Care is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Riverwalk Child Care 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 24, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Riverwalk Child Care'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 April 22, 2026.
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Operated by
Elizabeth Ann Preuss
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
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