Miss Melanie's Munchkins
Spaces available
School age
Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated May 25, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.
Miss Melanie's Munchkins is a licensed family daycare in Smithers, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently reports available spaces for grade 1 to age 12.
Availability
Vacancy last reported: May 25, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
27 findings recorded across 16 inspections since 2021. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
June 11, 2026Routine 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) - Records and Reporting
Records and Reporting: A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status.
Observation. Child's sex missing from record.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 57(2)(a) - 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)
February 6, 2026Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJuly 23, 2025Routine Inspection6 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 not healthy for children in care.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date
CCLR Section 13(1) - Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings
Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings: A licensee must ensure that the entire outdoor play area is enclosed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and will ensure that children are free of harm.
Observation. Outdoor play area not enclosed.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 16(3)(a) - 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 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: The licensee must not permit a person over the age of 12 to be ordinarily present on the premises of a community care facility while children are present, unless the person is of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for that person.
Observation. Additional criminal record check not obtained.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 20(1)
July 10, 2024Non-Visit Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJuly 3, 2024Routine Inspection5 items noted
- Hygiene and Communicable Disease Control
Hygiene and Communicable Disease Control: A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene.
Observation. No program to instruct was present.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 46(1) - 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) - Policies and Procedures
Policies and Procedures: A licensee must display a copy of the fire drill system in a prominent place in the community care facility.
Observation. Fire drill system not displayed.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 22(3) - 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 have in writing from a parent, and maintain at the community care facility, consent to call a medical practitioner or ambulance in case of accident or illness if the parent cannot immediately be reached.
Observation. Insufficient records.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 57(3)(a)
June 29, 2023Non-Visit Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJune 19, 2023Routine Inspection4 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) - 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 immediately notify a parent or emergency contact if, while under the care or supervision of the licensee, the child becomes ill or is injured.
Observation. Inadequate notification.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 55(1)(a) - Records and Reporting
Records and Reporting: A licensee must keep current records for each child showing a record of any person who is not permitted access to the child.
Observation. Insufficient records.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 57(2)(j)
March 14, 2023Non-Visit Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportNovember 7, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportOctober 12, 2022Routine Inspection5 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) - Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings
Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings: A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are of sturdy and safe construction, easy to clean and free from hazards.
Observation. Equipment, furniture and/or supplies not easy to clean.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 15(1)(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) - 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 - 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)
February 10, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportFebruary 9, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportFebruary 9, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportNovember 26, 2021Non-Visit Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportAugust 23, 2021Non-Visit Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJuly 28, 2021Routine Inspection4 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. Several items accessible that are potentially hazardous to children.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 13(1) - 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 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. Children did not have immediate access to an employee with a valid first aid and CPR ticket at all times. First aid certificated expired June 9, 2021.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 23(1)(a) - Staffing
Staffing: The licensee must not permit a person over the age of 12 to be ordinarily present on the premises of a community care facility while children are present, unless the person is of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for that person.
Observation. Additional criminal record check not obtained.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 20(1)
Inspection data from Northern Health, last synced June 26, 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
Does this daycare offer infant care?
No. Miss Melanie's Munchkins is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Miss Melanie's Munchkins 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 May 25, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Miss Melanie's Munchkins'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 June 11, 2026.
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Operated by
Martin, Melanie
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 8, 2026.
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