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Step By Step

Licensed Family

2165 Gibson Rd, Port Alberni

Step By Step 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.

Licensed

Availability

Under 36 monthsNo spaces

30 months to 5 yearsNo spaces

Licensed preschoolNo spaces

Grade 1 to age 12No spaces

Vacancy last reported: June 11, 2026

Licensing

License number277051

License statusOperating

Health authorityVIHA

OperatorIldiko deRoy

Health & safety record

1 finding recorded across 5 inspections since 2023. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.

May 8, 2026Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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October 6, 2025RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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October 23, 2024RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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July 11, 2023Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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May 25, 2023Routine1 item noted

A 1.8 metre (6 feet) clearance around equipment is considered safest
Observation. Licensing observed that Little Tikes slide was within 37 inches of a tree.
Corrective action. Ensure that, there is a 1.8 metre (6 feet) clearance around equipment, which is considered safest.
3000 - SPS DOLSOP (Clearance)

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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. Step By Step is licensed by VIHA under license number 277051.

Does this daycare offer infant care?

No. Step By Step is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Step By Step 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 11, 2026.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Step By Step'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 May 8, 2026.

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Operated by

Ildiko deRoy

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

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Operated by

Ildiko deRoy

Last updated July 7, 2026.