Creating Smiles - Blakeburn
Creating Smiles - Blakeburn is a licensed group daycare in Port Coquitlam, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently has no reported availability.
Availability
Vacancy last reported: June 30, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
3 findings recorded across 3 inspections since 2024. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
November 5, 2025Routine InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportDecember 11, 2024Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportNovember 5, 2024Routine Inspection3 items noted
- MEDICATION
If a licensee has agreed with a parent to give a child any medication prescribed by a medical practitioner or provided by the parent, the licensee and his or her employees must ensure that the medication is (b) readily accessible to employees.
Observation. One child's medication was not readily accessible to staff during outdoor play.
Corrective action. Licensee contact said that she will remind all staff to always bring medication with them during outdoor play.
16020 - CCLR s.53(1)(b) - OR SUPERVISION
A licensee must ensure that children are supervised at all times by a person who is an educator, an assistant or a responsible adult. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): During inspection, Licensing observed that children were briefly left unsupervised when a staff member went down a long hallway to unlock the door for another staff member to come inside. Licensing expressed concern, as the entrance door is near the children’s play area and was frequently being used by individuals entering and exiting the school building. Licensing discussed active supervision strategies to ensure children are supervised at all times.
Corrective action. Licensee contact said that active supervision strategies will be reviewed with all staff to ensure children are supervised at all times.
14060 - CCLR s.39(1) - STAFFING
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: (d) copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Upon review of three staff files; one staff file was missing evidence of staff training. Staff showed Licensing their ECEA certificate on their phone, noting it had been previously provided to the manager
Corrective action. Licensee contact said ECEA certificate will be kept in staff file.
12070 - CCLR s.19(1)(d)
Inspection data from Fraser 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. Creating Smiles - Blakeburn is licensed by FHA under license number CWOG-D6MU4M.
Does this daycare offer infant care?
No. Creating Smiles - Blakeburn is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Creating Smiles - Blakeburn 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 30, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Creating Smiles - Blakeburn'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 November 5, 2025.
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Operated by
Sonali Batuwatta
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
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