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Gnome Place Like Home

Licensed Family
4116 Happy Valley Rd, Victoria

Spaces available

30 months – 5 years · School age

Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated July 13, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.

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Gnome Place Like Home is a licensed family daycare in Victoria, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently reports available spaces for 30 months to 5 years and grade 1 to age 12.

Licensed
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: July 13, 2026

Licensing

License number279754
License statusOperating
Health authorityVIHA
OperatorJodie Nicholson

Health & safety record

10 findings recorded across 8 inspections since 2024. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.

June 9, 2026RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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September 18, 2025Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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August 26, 2025Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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August 21, 2025Follow-Up2items noted
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (c) daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure
    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(c)
  • 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.
    3000 - CCLR 16(4)(b)
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June 5, 2025Routine2items noted
  • 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. Licensing observed that a pool with standing water and an inflatable bouncy castle had been added to the outdoor play area.

    Corrective action. Ensure all indoor and outdoor play equipment accessible to children are safety constructed, free form hazards and in good repair.

    3000 - CCLR 16(4)(b)
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (c) 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. Licensing audited attendance records for April and May 2025, two children were missing time of departure for April 2, and Two children were missing time of departure for May 6, 2025 and some areas had been left blank and did not clearly indicate if a child was absent or present.

    Corrective action. Ensure a record is kept showing time of arrival and departure for each child and if a child is absent or present.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(c)
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July 9, 2024Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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June 10, 2024Follow-Up3items noted
  • 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, (except FCC/IHMACC/REC; child qualified if in age range or within one month (except GCC School Age)).
    3030 - CCLR 34(2)(a)
  • Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs

    Observation. Licensing observed a log of inspections, maintenance and repairs was not kept. Licensee stated she practiced regular checks but had not recorded then.

    Corrective action. Ensure a log is kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs.

    3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept)
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner (doctor's name and number does not apply to REC only) and emergency contact
    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
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February 15, 2024Routine3items noted
  • Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs

    Observation. Licensing observed a log of inspections, maintenance and repairs was not kept. Licensee stated she practiced regular checks but had not recorded then.

    Corrective action. Ensure a log is kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs.

    3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept)
  • 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, (except FCC/IHMACC/REC; child qualified if in age range or within one month (except GCC School Age)).

    Observation. Licensing observed five children under 48 months in care on this date.

    Corrective action. 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.

    3030 - CCLR 34(2)(a)
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner (doctor's name and number does not apply to REC only) and emergency contact

    Observation. Licensing audited six children's files, one was missing name and telephone number of medical practitioner and two were missing emergency contact.

    Corrective action. Ensure a record containing name and telephone number of medical practitioner and emergency contact is kept for each child.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
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Inspection data from Island Health, last synced August 20, 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

Is this daycare licensed?

Yes. Gnome Place Like Home is licensed by VIHA under license number 279754.

Does this daycare offer infant care?

No. Gnome Place Like Home is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Gnome Place Like Home 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 13, 2026.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Gnome Place Like Home'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 9, 2026.

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Operated by

Jodie Nicholson

Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated August 23, 2026.

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