The Guiding Forest
The Guiding Forest 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: June 18, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
8 findings recorded across 6 inspections since 2024. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
June 11, 2026Routine Inspection3 items noted
- 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) - 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)
January 2, 2026Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJune 23, 2025Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJune 17, 2025Routine Inspection4 items noted
- 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 - Policies and Procedures
Policies and Procedures: A licensee must have all of the following: an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.
Observation. Emergency plan not in place.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 22(1)(b) - 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: 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. Requirement not met.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 19(1)(f)
March 15, 2024Non-Visit Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMarch 6, 2024Routine Inspection1 item noted
- Policies and Procedures
Policies and Procedures: A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c)[emergency training and equipment].
Observation. Records not in place.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 56(1)(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. The Guiding Forest is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. The Guiding Forest 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 18, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. The Guiding Forest'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
Wadden, Erica
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
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