Stepping Stones Learning Centre
Stepping Stones Learning Centre is a licensed family 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: June 14, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
12 findings recorded across 7 inspections since 2021. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
November 4, 2025Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportOctober 30, 2025Routine Inspection4 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. Policy not in place.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 56(1)(d) - Policies and Procedures
Policies and Procedures: A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: written policies and procedures respecting food and drink to be given to children.
Observation. Policy not in place.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 56(1)(e) - Records and Reporting
Records and Reporting: A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: for each employee, the records required under section 19 (1) [character and skill requirements].
Observation. Insufficient employee records.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 56(1)(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)
October 21, 2024Routine Inspection2 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) - 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 October 9, 2024.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 23(1)(a)
February 12, 2024Non-Visit Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportOctober 6, 2023Non-Visit Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportOctober 5, 2023Routine Inspection4 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) - 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 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) - 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)
October 19, 2021Routine Inspection2 items noted
- Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings
Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings: A licensee must ensure that each piece of furniture or equipment for sleeping is appropriate for the size, age and development of the children intended to use it.
Observation. Equipment not appropriate.
Corrective action. Licensee provided appropriate sleep equipment immediately.
CCLR Section 15(2)(c) - 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. Departure time not recorded.
Corrective action. Licensee to start recording departure time.
CCLR Section 57(2)(c)
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. Stepping Stones Learning Centre is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Stepping Stones Learning 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 June 14, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Stepping Stones Learning 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 November 4, 2025.
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Operated by
Nixon, Danielle
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
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