Shine At Steps Forward
Shine At Steps Forward is a licensed family daycare in Nanoose Bay, BC.
Programs & services
Meals provided
Unknown
Pickup/dropoff
Unknown
Licensing
Health & safety record
6 findings recorded across 4 inspections since 2025. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
May 20, 2026Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 5, 2026Follow-Up2 items noted
- A licensee must not employ as a manager a person who, at the time that the person is managing the licensee’s community care facility, is also managing another community care facility.3010 - CCLR 18
- Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.3030 - CCLR 34(2)(b)
April 15, 2026Routine2 items noted
- A licensee must not employ as a manager a person who, at the time that the person is managing the licensee’s community care facility, is also managing another community care facility.
Observation. Licensing observed that Licensee had not applied for an exemption to manage two facilities.
Corrective action. Ensure to not employ as a manager a person who, at the time that the person is managing the licensee's community care facility, is also managing another community care facility.
3010 - CCLR 18 - Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.
Observation. Licensing observed that an educator in ratio had an expired certificate and did not meet Schedule E.
Corrective action. Ensure that the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.
3030 - CCLR 34(2)(b)
November 12, 2025Routine Inspection2 items noted
- POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
A licensee must: (b) have an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.
Observation. The fire extinguisher has not been serviced annually.
Corrective action. The licensee said she will get it serviced.
13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b) - POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment].
Observation. An emergency drill has been conducted but not recorded.
Corrective action. The licensee said she will record the recent drill.
13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(c)
Inspection data from Island Health and Fraser Health, last synced July 7, 2026.
Fees & funding
Contact this facility directly for current fee information and waitlist availability.
Frequently asked questions
Is this daycare licensed?
Yes. Shine At Steps Forward is licensed by VIHA under license number 285734.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Shine At Steps Forward is not listed as a current CCFRI participant. Families should confirm with the facility, as program status can change.
When was availability last updated?
Shine At Steps Forward has not reported a recent vacancy update. Contact the facility directly to confirm current availability.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Shine At Steps Forward'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 May 20, 2026.
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Operated by
Maria Luisa Apicella
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
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