Arrowsmith Independent Preschool/Childcare Centre
Spaces available
30 months – 5 years
Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated June 22, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.
Arrowsmith Independent Preschool/Childcare Centre is a licensed group daycare in Qualicum Beach, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently reports available spaces for 30 months to 5 years.
Availability
Vacancy last reported: June 22, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
3 findings recorded across 8 inspections since 2022. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
April 20, 2026RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportApril 24, 2025RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJune 4, 2024Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportApril 25, 2024Routine1 item noted
- 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 audited five children's files. One file was missing a medical practitioner name and number.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the name and phone number of a medical practitioner.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
July 4, 2023Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 25, 2023Routine1 item noted
- A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (f) 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. Licensing observed a communication book with no recorded entries since the beginning of January, 2023. Manager stated that all communication with parents regrading minor incidents was done verbally at drop-off and pick-up times.
Corrective action. Ensure a licensee must keep a record 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.
3070 - CCLR 56(1)(f)
July 11, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up1 item noted
- 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 person3010 - CCLR 19(1)(b)
June 27, 2022RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportInspection data from Island Health, last synced July 2, 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. Arrowsmith Independent Preschool/Childcare Centre is licensed by Island Health under license number LSHP-72N2C3.
Does this daycare offer infant care?
No. Arrowsmith Independent Preschool/Childcare Centre is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Arrowsmith Independent Preschool/Childcare Centre 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 22, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Arrowsmith Independent Preschool/Childcare Centre'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 April 20, 2026.
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Operated by
Arrowsmith Independent School Society
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
Operated by
Arrowsmith Independent School Society
Last updated July 7, 2026.
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