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Crafty Crayons

Licensed Family
4069 10th Ave, Smithers

Spaces available

30 months – 5 years · School age

Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated June 15, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.

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Crafty Crayons is a licensed family daycare in Smithers, BC. The facility currently reports available spaces for 30 months to 5 years and grade 1 to age 12.

Vacancy Reported

Availability

Under 36 monthsNo spaces
30 months to 5 yearsSpaces available
Licensed preschoolNo spaces
Grade 1 to age 12Spaces available

Vacancy last reported: June 15, 2026

Licensing

Health authorityNHA
OperatorOlson, Desiree

Health & safety record

20 findings recorded across 10 inspections since 2022. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.

March 18, 2026Follow-up InspectionNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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November 7, 2025Follow-up InspectionNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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October 29, 2025Routine Inspection3 items noted
  • 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. Environment is unsafe for children in care.

    Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.

    CCLR Section 13(1)
  • Staffing

    Staffing: A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a 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. Certificate not held or verified.

    Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.

    CCLR Section 19(4)(a)
  • Staffing

    Staffing: A licensee must not continue to employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee has evidence that the person continues to comply with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

    Observation. Continuing health of employee not met.

    Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.

    CCLR Section 21(1)
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July 23, 2024Follow-up InspectionNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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July 19, 2024Routine Inspection2 items noted
  • Care and Supervision

    Care and Supervision: Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that children attending a community care facility are divided into groups, with each group having no more children than that permitted in Schedule E.

    Observation. Children were not divided as per Schedule E.

    Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.

    CCLR Section 34(2)(a)
  • 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. Play material not free from hazards.

    Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.

    CCLR Section 16(4)(b)
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March 1, 2024Non-Visit Follow-up InspectionNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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February 26, 2024Complaint Investigation5 items noted
  • Policies and Procedures

    Policies and Procedures: A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: written policies and procedures that are intended to guide employees in the care and supervision of children.

    Observation. Insufficient procedures.

    Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.

    CCLR Section 56(1)(d)
  • Records and Reporting

    Records and Reporting: The licensee must develop the care plan in consultation with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.

    Observation. No Care Plan developed.

    Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.

    CCLR Section 58(2)(a)
  • Staffing

    Staffing: A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee is satisfied, based on the information available to the licensee under subsection (1) and the licensee's or, in the case of an employee who is not the manager, the manager's own observations on meeting the person, that the person has the training and experience and demonstrates the skills necessary to carry out the duties assigned to the manager or employee.

    Observation. Training and experience not demonstrated.

    Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.

    CCLR Section 19(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)
  • Staffing

    Staffing: If a licensee is absent because of illness, emergency, vacation or other temporary leave, the licensee must notify each child's parent or emergency contact of the absence and identify the person who will be acting as the licensee's temporary replacement.

    Observation. No notification.

    Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.

    CCLR Section 36(2)
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February 22, 2024Routine Inspection4 items noted
  • 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 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)
  • Records and Reporting

    Records and Reporting: A licensee must notify the medical health officer within 24 hours after a child is involved in, or may have been involved in, a reportable incident described in Schedule H while under the care or supervision of the licensee.

    Observation. Insufficient notification.

    Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.

    CCLR Section 55(2)(a)
  • Staffing

    Staffing: 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. Employee criminal record was not obtained.

    Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.

    CCLR Section 19(1)(a)
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August 30, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up InspectionNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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August 15, 2022Routine Inspection6 items noted
  • 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)
  • 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 current records 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.

    Observation. Insufficient records.

    Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.

    CCLR Section 56(1)(f)
  • 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 fire drill system at least once each month.

    Observation. Monthly fire drill not practised.

    Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.

    CCLR Section 22(2)(b)
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Inspection data from Northern Health, last synced June 26, 2026.

Fees & funding

Contact this facility directly for current fee information and waitlist availability.

Frequently asked questions

Does this daycare offer infant care?

No. Crafty Crayons is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Crafty Crayons is not listed as a current CCFRI participant. Families should confirm with the facility, as program status can change.

When was availability last updated?

The facility's vacancy information was last reported on June 15, 2026.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Crafty Crayons'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 March 18, 2026.

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Operated by

Olson, Desiree

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

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