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Stepping Stones - Niiwaas

Licensed Group

4111 Wood Ave 1, Port Alberni

Stepping Stones - Niiwaas is a licensed group daycare in Port Alberni, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and the $10-a-Day ChildCareBC program and currently has no reported availability.

$10-a-Day

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 number288594

License statusOperating

Health authorityVIHA

OperatorAlberni Valley Childcare Society

Health & safety record

1 finding recorded across 2 inspections since 2026. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.

June 25, 2026Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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June 9, 2026Routine1 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 audited 10 children's files. One file was missing record of immunization status.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing immunization status.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)

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Inspection data from Island Health, last synced July 2, 2026.

Fees & funding

$10-a-Day ChildCareBC

This facility is part of the $10-a-Day ChildCareBC program. Eligible families pay reduced fees.

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. Stepping Stones - Niiwaas is licensed by VIHA under license number 288594.

Does this daycare offer infant care?

No. Stepping Stones - Niiwaas is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Stepping Stones - Niiwaas 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. Stepping Stones - Niiwaas'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 25, 2026.

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Operated by

Alberni Valley Childcare Society

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

Alberni Valley Childcare Society

Last updated July 7, 2026.