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Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Daycare

Licensed Group
184 Ba' As Road, Port Hardy, BC, V0N 2P0, Port Hardy

Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Daycare is a licensed group daycare in Port Hardy, BC.

Licensed

Licensing

License numberKMAN-BFWSYV
License statusOperating
Health authorityVIHA
OperatorGwa'sala-Nakwaxda'xw Nation

Health & safety record

17 findings recorded across 13 inspections since 2022. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.

December 16, 2025Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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October 7, 2025Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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October 6, 2025Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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September 18, 2025Routine13 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 observed that the 10 files audited were missing evidence of immunization status.

    Corrective action. Ensure that children's file contain evidence of immunizations status.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (c) daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure

    Observation. Licensing observed that there are missing departure dates on the Group Child Care 30-SA attendance records.

    Corrective action. Ensure that daily attendance records show whether a child is absent, present, and time of arrival.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(c)
  • 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 observed that 5 of 10 files audited were missing evidence of a medical practitioner.

    Corrective action. Ensure that every file contains evidence of a medical practitioner.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (j) a record of any person who is not permitted access to the child

    Observation. Licensing observed that all 10 files audited were missing a section for persons not permitted access to the child.

    Corrective action. Ensure that children's files have a section for persons not permitted access to child.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(j)
  • A licensee must have in writing from a parent, and maintain at the community care facility, consent (a) to call a medical practitioner or ambulance in case of accident or illness if the parent cannot immediately be reached,

    Observation. Licensing observed that 1 of 10 files audited was missing written consent to call for medical attention.

    Corrective action. Ensure that every child has written consent for the community care facility to call for medical attention.

    3070 - CCLR 57(3)(a)
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information:(i) a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency

    Observation. Licensing observed that 1 of 10 files audited was missing a photo/digital image of child.

    Corrective action. Ensure that every child has a photo/digital image taken in case of emergency.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(i)
  • 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 protruding bolt ends on the playground fencing.

    Corrective action. Ensure that the bolt ends are flush to the nuts to limit any bodily harm.

    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: a criminal record check for the person

    Observation. Licensing observed that 1 of 6 staff files audited was missing a copy of their criminal record check.

    Corrective action. Ensure that all staff files contain a copy of valid criminal record check.

    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(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: (b) character references in respect of the person

    Observation. Licensing observed that 3 of 6 files audited were missing character references.

    Corrective action. Ensure that character references are obtained for employee and kept on file.

    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: a record of the person’s work history

    Observation. Licensing observed that 2 of 6 staff files audited were missing a record of work history.

    Corrective action. Ensure each staff file contains a record of work history (resume).

    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(c)
  • 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 obseved that 5 of 6 files audited were missing evidence of immunization status.

    Corrective action. Ensure that all files contain evidence of immunization status.

    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(f)
  • A licensee must ensure that each employee practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month,

    Observation. Licensing observed that during 2025, only 4 fire drills have been implemented and recorded.

    Corrective action. Ensure that fire drills are been implemented at least once a month.

    3010 - CCLR 22(2)(b)
  • A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (b) for each employee, the records required under section 19 (1) [character and skill requirements]

    Observation. Licensing observed that qualifications and credentials kept on staff files were not up to date, specficially Early Childhood licenses.

    Corrective action. Ensure that records required for each staff are kept current.

    3010 - CCLR 56(1)(b)
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September 5, 2025ComplaintNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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August 21, 2025Complaint1 item noted
  • A licensee must do all of the following:(b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote the health, safety and dignity of persons in care

    Observation. Regarding intake July 14, 2025. Through the investigation process, Licensing determined that the childcare centre was operating outside the terms and conditions of their licence.

    3080 - CCALA 7(1)(b)(i)
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April 30, 2025Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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December 13, 2024RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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February 28, 2024RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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April 20, 2023RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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August 30, 2022RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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April 22, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up2 items noted
  • A licensee must ensure that the entire outdoor play area is enclosed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and will ensure that children are free of harm
    3000 - CCLR 16(3)(a)
  • A licensee must ensure that the community care facility has a fire drill system that is approved as defined in section 2.8.3 of the British Columbia Fire Code.
    3020 - CCLR 22(1)(a)(ii)
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April 11, 2022Follow-Up1 item noted
  • A licensee must ensure that the community care facility has a fire drill system that is approved as defined in section 2.8.3 of the British Columbia Fire Code.

    Observation. On April 11, 2022, Licensing received Fire Letter of Assurance and Fire Safety report from First Nations Inspection.

    3020 - CCLR 22(1)(a)(ii)
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Inspection data from Island Health, last synced July 2, 2026.

Fees & funding

Contact this facility directly for current fee information and waitlist availability.

Frequently asked questions

Is this daycare licensed?

Yes. Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Daycare is licensed by VIHA under license number KMAN-BFWSYV.

When was availability last updated?

Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Daycare has not reported a recent vacancy update. Contact the facility directly to confirm current availability.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Daycare'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 December 16, 2025.

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Gwa'sala-Nakwaxda'xw Nation

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

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