Gentle Rain Family Child Care
Gentle Rain Family Child Care is a licensed family daycare in Prince George, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently has no reported availability.
Availability
Vacancy last reported: June 26, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
14 findings recorded across 12 inspections since 2022. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
May 21, 2026Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 14, 2026Routine Inspection4 items noted
- Care and Supervision
Care and Supervision: Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.
Observation. Ratio of employees was less than permitted.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 34(2)(b) - Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings
Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings: A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.
Observation. Shelf was not secured to wall and posed a tipping hazard.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 13(1) - Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings
Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings: 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. Children had access to hazards.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 17 - 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)
February 18, 2026Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 15, 2025Routine InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 13, 2024Routine InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMarch 31, 2023Non-Visit Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMarch 23, 2023Routine Inspection3 items noted
- Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings
Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings: 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. Children had access to hazards.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 17 - Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings
Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings: A licensee must ensure that any heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius.
Observation. Water exceeded 49° Celsius.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 47 - Records and Reporting
Records and Reporting: A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.
Observation. Insufficient records.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 57(2)(d)
April 12, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMarch 25, 2022Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMarch 22, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMarch 4, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMarch 3, 2022Routine Inspection7 items noted
- Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings
Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings: A licensee must have first aid kits that are readily accessible to all employees, including while care is provided off the community care facility premises.
Observation. First aid kits not readily accessible.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 23(2) - Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings
Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings: 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. Children had access to hazards.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 17 - 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) - Records and Reporting
Records and Reporting: In respect of a record referred to in this Division, a licensee must keep in a single place at the community care facility the records referred to in sections 56 to 58.
Observation. Records not available.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 59(a) - Records and Reporting
Records and Reporting: A licensee must keep current records for each child showing the information set out in subsection (2).
Observation. Insufficient records.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 57(1)(a) - 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 ensure that children have at all times immediate access to an employee who holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate, provided on completion of a course that meets the requirements of Schedule C.
Observation. Employee does not have first aid.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 23(1)(a)
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 offer infant care?
No. Gentle Rain Family Child Care is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Gentle Rain Family Child Care 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 26, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Gentle Rain Family Child Care'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 21, 2026.
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Operated by
Smith, Vanessa
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
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