Shining Star Child Care Centre
Spaces available
Infant / toddler · 30 months – 5 years · Licensed preschool · School age
Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated July 5, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.
Shining Star Child Care Centre is a licensed group 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, 30 months to 5 years, licensed preschool, and grade 1 to age 12.
Availability
Vacancy last reported: July 5, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
23 findings recorded across 11 inspections since 2022. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
June 17, 2026Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportApril 22, 2026Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportNovember 26, 2025Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportOctober 24, 2025Routine1 item noted
- A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment]
Observation. Licensing observed no current (as of September 2025) fire and emergency drill record log in Group Child Care (30 Months to school age) program.
Corrective action. Ensure to keep a current record related to the implementation of monthly fire drill system and yearly emergency plan practices.
3020 - CCLR 56(1)(c)
November 29, 2024Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportOctober 24, 2024RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportOctober 11, 2023RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportOctober 11, 2023Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 25, 2023Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportOctober 13, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up15 items noted
- To qualify for employment in a community care facility as a responsible adult, a person must have completed a course, or a combination of courses, of at least 20 hours duration in child development, guidance, health and safety, or nutrition,
Observation. Licensing reviewed 10 of 10 staff files. One file was missing proof of 20 hours of training for Responsible Adult status.
Corrective action. Ensure a responsible adult has completed 20 hours of training in child development, guidance, health & safety or nutrition.
3010 - CCLR 29(c) - A licensee must notify the medical health officer within 24 hours after (a) a child is involved in, or may have been involved in, a reportable incident described in Schedule H while under the care or supervision of the licensee,3070 - CCLR 55(2)(a)
- A licensee must notify the medical health officer within 24 hours after (a) a child is involved in, or may have been involved in, a reportable incident described in Schedule H while under the care or supervision of the licensee,
Observation. Licensing observed an incident recorded in a staff file that occurred at the facility on January 28, 2022 that was not reported to Licensing.
Corrective action. Ensure an MHO is notified within 24 hours if a child has been involved in/may have been involved in a reportable incident.
3070 - CCLR 55(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.3070 - CCLR 57(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 10 of 30 children's files. 1 file was missing immunization status.
Corrective action. Ensure to keep for each child in care, a record showing immunization status.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a) - The licensee must review the care plan at least once each year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.3070 - CCLR 58(2)(b)
- The licensee must review the care plan at least once each year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.
Observation. Licensing observed two care plans on file that had not been reviewed in the past year.
Corrective action. Ensure care plans are reviewed at least once a year with a parent & any persons requested by the parent.
3070 - CCLR 58(2)(b) - To qualify for employment in a community care facility as a responsible adult, a person must have completed a course, or a combination of courses, of at least 20 hours duration in child development, guidance, health and safety, or nutrition,3010 - CCLR 29(c)
- A licensee must ensure that the community care facility and the furniture, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.
Observation. Licensing observed the tap in the preschool/school age bathroom with the lever removed.
Corrective action. Ensure the furniture and fixtures are in good repair.
3000 - CCLR 13(2) - A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child
Observation. Licensing observed screws protruding from the garden boxes in the Preschool/School Age play space and a loose fence panel in the Daycare play space.
Corrective action. Ensure children do not have access to any object that may be hazardous.
3000 - CCLR 17 - A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child3000 - CCLR 17
- 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 10 of 10 staff files. One file had one reference letter.
Corrective action. Ensure not to employ a person in a community care facility unless they have obtained character references.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(b) - 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 person3010 - CCLR 19(1)(b)
- 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
Observation. Licensing reviewed 10 of 10 staff files. One file was missing record of immunization status.
Corrective action. Ensure not to employ a person until first obtaining immunization records.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(f) - 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 programs3010 - CCLR 19(1)(f)
September 9, 2022Routine7 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 reviewed 10 of 30 children's files. 1 file was missing immunization status.
Corrective action. Ensure to keep for each child in care, a record showing immunization status.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a) - A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child
Observation. Licensing observed screws protruding from the garden boxes in the Preschool/School Age play space and a loose fence panel in the Daycare play space.
Corrective action. Ensure children do not have access to any object that may be hazardous.
3000 - CCLR 17 - 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 10 of 10 staff files. One file had one reference letter.
Corrective action. Ensure not to employ a person in a community care facility unless they have obtained character references.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(b) - The licensee must review the care plan at least once each year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.
Observation. Licensing observed two care plans on file that had not been reviewed in the past year.
Corrective action. Ensure care plans are reviewed at least once a year with a parent & any persons requested by the parent.
3070 - CCLR 58(2)(b) - To qualify for employment in a community care facility as a responsible adult, a person must have completed a course, or a combination of courses, of at least 20 hours duration in child development, guidance, health and safety, or nutrition,
Observation. Licensing reviewed 10 of 10 staff files. One file was missing proof of 20 hours of training for Responsible Adult status.
Corrective action. Ensure a responsible adult has completed 20 hours of training in child development, guidance, health & safety or nutrition.
3010 - CCLR 29(c) - A licensee must notify the medical health officer within 24 hours after (a) a child is involved in, or may have been involved in, a reportable incident described in Schedule H while under the care or supervision of the licensee,
Observation. Licensing observed an incident recorded in a staff file that occurred at the facility on January 28, 2022 that was not reported to Licensing.
Corrective action. Ensure an MHO is notified within 24 hours if a child has been involved in/may have been involved in a reportable incident.
3070 - CCLR 55(2)(a) - 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
Observation. Licensing reviewed 10 of 10 staff files. One file was missing record of immunization status.
Corrective action. Ensure not to employ a person until first obtaining immunization records.
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. Shining Star Child Care Centre is licensed by Island Health under license number KMON-7Y5Q4Y.
Does this daycare offer infant care?
No. Shining Star Child Care Centre is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Shining Star Child Care Centre 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 5, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Shining Star Child Care Centre'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 June 17, 2026.
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Operated by
S.S. Childcare Centre Limited
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
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