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Bright Star Montessori School - Qualicum Beach

Licensed Group
744 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach

Spaces available

Infant / toddler · 30 months – 5 years

Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated June 25, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.

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Bright Star Montessori School - Qualicum Beach 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 under 36 months and 30 months to 5 years.

Licensed
Vacancy Reported

Availability

Under 36 monthsSpaces available
30 months to 5 yearsSpaces available
Licensed preschoolNo spaces
Grade 1 to age 12No spaces

Vacancy last reported: June 25, 2026

Licensing

License numberCFRN-C49NHW
License statusOperating
Health authorityIsland Health
OperatorBright Star Montessori School Inc.

Health & safety record

20 findings recorded across 12 inspections since 2021. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.

April 7, 2026RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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October 14, 2025Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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March 25, 2025RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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September 10, 2024Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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April 19, 2024Follow-Up4 items 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 person

    Observation. Licensing reviewed five of five staff files. Licensing observed that character references were not checked for one staff.

    Corrective action. Ensure that character references are obtained for staff.

    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: evidence that the person has complied with the Province’s immunization and tuberculosis control programs

    Observation. Licensing reviewed five of five staff files. Two staff files were missing record of immunization status.

    Corrective action. Ensure that there is a record of immunization status for all staff.

    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(f)
  • 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. Manager stated that two minute flush as per lead in water corrective action plan was completed daily, however the two minute flush was not documented.

    Corrective action. Ensure that lead in water corrective action plan is followed.

    3080 - CCALA 7(1)(b)(i)
  • 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. Manager stated that the ratio of employees to children had not been maintained as permitted in Schedule E. Specifically, that an Early Childhood Educator Assistant had been working alone in the afternoon with children in the Group Child Care (30 Months to School Age) program until the end of the day.

    Corrective action. Ensure that the ratio of employees to children as permitted in Schedule E is maintained at all times.

    3030 - CCLR 34(2)(b)
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March 15, 2024Non-Visit Follow-up5 items 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: evidence that the person has complied with the Province’s immunization and tuberculosis control programs

    Observation. Licensing reviewed five of five staff files. Two staff files were missing record of immunization status.

    Corrective action. Ensure that there is a record of immunization status for all staff.

    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(f)
  • 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 reviewed five of five staff files. Licensing observed that character references were not checked for one staff.

    Corrective action. Ensure that character references are obtained for staff.

    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(b)
  • 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. Manager stated that two minute flush as per lead in water corrective action plan was completed daily, however the two minute flush was not documented.

    Corrective action. Ensure that lead in water corrective action plan is followed.

    3080 - CCALA 7(1)(b)(i)
  • 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. Manager stated that the ratio of employees to children had not been maintained as permitted in Schedule E. Specifically, that an Early Childhood Educator Assistant had been working alone in the afternoon with children in the Group Child Care (30 Months to School Age) program until the end of the day.

    Corrective action. Ensure that the ratio of employees to children as permitted in Schedule E is maintained at all times.

    3030 - CCLR 34(2)(b)
  • A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a valid 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
    3010 - CCLR 19(4)(a)
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March 12, 2024Routine5 items 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. Manager stated that two minute flush as per lead in water corrective action plan was completed daily, however the two minute flush was not documented.

    Corrective action. Ensure that lead in water corrective action plan is followed.

    3080 - CCALA 7(1)(b)(i)
  • 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. Manager stated that the ratio of employees to children had not been maintained as permitted in Schedule E. Specifically, that an Early Childhood Educator Assistant had been working alone in the afternoon with children in the Group Child Care (30 Months to School Age) program until the end of the day.

    Corrective action. Ensure that the ratio of employees to children as permitted in Schedule E is maintained at all times.

    3030 - CCLR 34(2)(b)
  • A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a valid 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. Licensing reviewed five of five staff files. Licensing observed that one educator certificate for one staff was not validated.

    Corrective action. Ensure that educator certificates are validated.

    3010 - CCLR 19(4)(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: evidence that the person has complied with the Province’s immunization and tuberculosis control programs

    Observation. Licensing reviewed five of five staff files. Two staff files were missing record of immunization status.

    Corrective action. Ensure that there is a record of immunization status for all staff.

    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(f)
  • 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 reviewed five of five staff files. Licensing observed that character references were not checked for one staff.

    Corrective action. Ensure that character references are obtained for staff.

    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(b)
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March 23, 2023Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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March 16, 2023RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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March 8, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up4 items 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: evidence that the person has complied with the Province’s immunization and tuberculosis control programs
    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(f)
  • 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
    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
  • 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
    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
  • 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
    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(f)
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February 16, 2022Routine2 items 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 the name and number of a medical practitioner.

    Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
  • 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 reviewed two staff files. One file was missing immunization status.

    Corrective action. Ensure 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 evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(f)
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August 25, 2021Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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Inspection data from Island Health, last synced July 8, 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. Bright Star Montessori School - Qualicum Beach is licensed by Island Health under license number CFRN-C49NHW.

Does this daycare offer infant care?

No. Bright Star Montessori School - Qualicum Beach is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Bright Star Montessori School - Qualicum Beach 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 25, 2026.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Bright Star Montessori School - Qualicum Beach'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 7, 2026.

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Bright Star Montessori School Inc.

Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 8, 2026.

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