Starchild Centre - Malta Rd
Starchild Centre - Malta Rd is a licensed group daycare in Shawnigan Lake, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently has no reported availability.
Availability
Vacancy last reported: June 15, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
12 findings recorded across 11 inspections since 2021. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
September 23, 2025RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportApril 28, 2025Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportDecember 18, 2024Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportSeptember 20, 2024RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJanuary 8, 2024Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportSeptember 20, 2023RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportSeptember 2, 2022RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMarch 29, 2022Follow-Up6 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 staff records. One staff did not have a record of immunization on file.
Corrective action. Ensure all staff have a record of immunization status on file.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(f) - A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees3000 - CCLR 13(1)
- 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: a criminal record check for the person3010 - CCLR 19(1)(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: a criminal record check for the person3010 - CCLR 19(1)(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: a criminal record check for the person
Observation. Licensing reviewed five staff records. Two employees did not have valid Criminal Record Checks to be working in ratio with children. One had a CRC from the RCMP, the other a CRC to an Ontario College.
Corrective action. Ensure all employees have a valid CRC prior to working in ratio with children.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(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: a record of the person’s work history
Observation. Licensing reviewed five staff records. One staff did not have a resume on file.
Corrective action. Ensure all staff have work history or resume on file.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(c)
January 4, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up3 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: a criminal record check for the person3010 - CCLR 19(1)(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: a criminal record check for the person3010 - CCLR 19(1)(a)
- A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees3000 - CCLR 13(1)
August 10, 2021Non-Visit Follow-up2 items noted
- A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees3000 - CCLR 13(1)
- 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: a criminal record check for the person3010 - CCLR 19(1)(a)
July 27, 2021Routine1 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: a criminal record check for the person
Observation. Five staff records reviewed. One staff had a Criminal Record Check addressed to a different agency. Licensing stated a sharing agreement was requested on July 23, 2021.
Corrective action. Ensure all staff have valid CRCs on file.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(a)
Inspection data from Island Health, last synced July 7, 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. Starchild Centre - Malta Rd is licensed by Island Health under license number TMGN-ADZPG7.
Does this daycare offer infant care?
No. Starchild Centre - Malta Rd is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Starchild Centre - Malta Rd 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 15, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Starchild Centre - Malta Rd'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 September 23, 2025.
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Operated by
Starchild Centres Ltd.
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 8, 2026.
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