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Playcare Early Childhood Centre

Licensed Group
1590 Okanagan Ave, Salmon Arm

Spaces available

Infant / toddler · 30 months – 5 years

Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated July 5, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.

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Playcare Early Childhood Centre is a licensed group daycare in Salmon Arm, 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.

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: July 5, 2026

Licensing

Health authorityInterior Health
Operator0738736 BC Ltd

Health & safety record

No critical violations on record. 5 non-critical findings noted since 2021.

January 12, 2026Routine InspectionNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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August 7, 2024Routine InspectionNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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January 25, 2023Routine Inspection2 non-critical
  • C3.1 - Does the facility have sufficient employees who possess adequate training and experience to meet the care, supervision, and needs of the children?Non-critical

    Observation. Many staff files were incomplete.

  • C7.1 - Is the facility safe, sanitary, free from hazards, in good repair, and appropriate for the age and development of children?Non-critical

    Observation. The crib mattresses in the Infant Toddler sleep room have large rips/tears and therefore cannot be properly cleaned. The foam in the mattresses is exposed and may pose a risk to children. The facility staff indicated new mattresses have been ordered. The latch is broken on the cupboard containing cleaning supplies and is accessible to children. A storage unit/cabinet in the outdoor play space is missing a lock and is accessible to children. Large equipment is stacked/piled in the storage unit and could pose a risk to children if it were to fall.

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February 12, 2021Routine Inspection3 non-critical
  • C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical

    Observation. Some staff criminal record checks were not available to be inspected. There were no daily, monthly, or annual inspection logs being completed for the outdoor play space.

  • C7.1 - Is the facility safe, sanitary, free from hazards, in good repair, and appropriate for the age and development of children?Non-critical

    Observation. Some of the food items in the emergency bag have expired. Some of the rest mats are in poor condition, and the foam is exposed and may be a hazardous to children.

  • C3.1 - Does the facility have sufficient employees who possess adequate training and experience to meet the care, supervision, and needs of the children?Non-critical

    Observation. Some staff files were incomplete. There was no record of the emergency plan being practiced by all staff. The opening shift staff person has an expired first aid certificate.

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Inspection data from Interior Health, last synced July 2, 2026. Opening an Interior Health report shows a disclaimer page before the report.

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. Playcare Early Childhood Centre is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Playcare Early Childhood 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 July 5, 2026.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Playcare Early Childhood 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 January 12, 2026.

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0738736 BC Ltd

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

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