St. Joseph's Pre-K & After School Program
St. Joseph's Pre-K & After School Program is a licensed group daycare in Smithers, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently has no reported availability.
Availability
Vacancy last reported: July 1, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
12 findings recorded across 11 inspections since 2021. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
February 4, 2026Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportNovember 4, 2025Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportOctober 30, 2025Routine Inspection2 items noted
- Licensing
Licensing: A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility both the licence, including any terms or conditions of the licence, and the name of the manager.
Observation. Licence and manager name not displayed.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated Follow Up date to address the above noted citation.
CCLR Section 11(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)
October 11, 2024Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportOctober 9, 2024Routine Inspection3 items noted
- Care and Supervision
Care and Supervision: A licensee must ensure that children are supervised at all times by a person who is an educator, an assistant or a responsible adult.
Observation. Children were not supervised at all times.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 39 (1) - Records and Reporting
Records and Reporting: A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.
Observation. Insufficient records.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 57(2)(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)
October 31, 2023Non-Visit Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportOctober 20, 2023Routine Inspection3 items noted
- Records and Reporting
Records and Reporting: A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: date of enrolment in the community care facility.
Observation. Insufficient records.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 57(2)(b) - 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 keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure.
Observation. Insufficient records.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 57(2)(c)
December 14, 2022Non-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 11, 2022Routine Inspection4 items noted
- Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings
Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings: A licensee must ensure that the entire outdoor play area is constructed in a manner, and using materials, that are suitable for the age and development of the children intended to use it.
Observation. Outdoor play are not suitable.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 16(3)(b) - Policies and Procedures
Policies and Procedures: If a person prepays part of the cost of services provided by a class of community care facilities designated by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, the licensee must, at the time of the prepayment, deliver to the person a written statement setting out the terms and conditions on which a refund of all or any of the prepayment will be made
Observation. Repayment agreements not in place.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCALA Section 19 - 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. Insufficient records.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 57(2)(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)
October 29, 2021Non-Visit Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportInspection 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. St. Joseph's Pre-K & After School Program is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. St. Joseph's Pre-K & After School Program 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 1, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. St. Joseph's Pre-K & After School Program'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 February 4, 2026.
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Operated by
Vander Wart, Monique
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
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