Exploring The North Childcare
Exploring The North Childcare is a licensed family daycare in Prince George, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI).
Programs & services
Meals provided
Unknown
Pickup/dropoff
Unknown
Licensing
Health & safety record
9 findings recorded across 8 inspections since 2022. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
February 25, 2026Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportNovember 27, 2025Routine Inspection1 item noted
- Staffing
Staffing: The licensee must not permit a person over the age of 12 to be ordinarily present on the premises of a community care facility while children are present, unless the person is of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for that person.
Observation. Additional criminal record check not obtained for 12 year old.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 20(1)
November 14, 2024Routine Inspection1 item noted
- Records and Reporting
Records and Reporting: A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status.
Observation. Medical insurance plan number missing from record.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 57(2)(a)
March 3, 2023Non-Visit Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportFebruary 13, 2023Routine Inspection3 items noted
- Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings
Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings: A licensee must ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair.
Observation. Licensee was not maintaining records.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 16(4)(b) - Staffing
Staffing: A licensee must ensure that each employee practises implementing the emergency plan at least once each year.
Observation. Annual emergency plan not practised.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 22(2)(c) - Staffing
Staffing: A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry.
Observation. Certificate not held or verified.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 19(4)(a)
October 5, 2022Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportAugust 26, 2022Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 2, 2022Complaint Investigation4 items noted
- Licensing
Licensing: Applicants for licences and licensees must notify a medical health officer immediately of any change in the information provided under section 9 [applying for a licence].
Observation. Medical Health Officer not notified of changes.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 10(1) - Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings
Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings: 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.
Observation. Outdoor play area not enclosed.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 16(3)(a) - Records and Reporting
Records and Reporting: A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: a log of minor accidents, illnesses and unexpected events involving children, that did not require medical attention and were not reportable incidents described in Schedule H.
Observation. Insufficient records.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 56(1)(f) - Records and Reporting
Records and Reporting: A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: 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. Insufficient records.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 57(2)(c)
Inspection data from Northern Health, last synced June 26, 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
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Exploring The North Childcare 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?
Exploring The North Childcare has not reported a recent vacancy update. Contact the facility directly to confirm current availability.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Exploring The North Childcare'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 February 25, 2026.
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Operated by
Sheppard, Shauna Sandor
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
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