Exploring The Puddle

Licensed Group

279 3 Ave N, Williams Lake

Spaces available

School age

Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated June 14, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.

Exploring The Puddle is a licensed group daycare in Williams Lake, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently reports available spaces for grade 1 to age 12.

Vacancy Reported

Availability

Under 36 monthsNo spaces

30 months to 5 yearsNo spaces

Licensed preschoolNo spaces

Grade 1 to age 12Spaces available

Vacancy last reported: June 14, 2026

Licensing

Health authorityInterior Health

OperatorSheilah Olson and Faren Lozier

Health & safety record

No critical violations on record. 4 non-critical findings noted since 2020.

July 2, 2025Routine Inspection1 non-critical

C7.1 - Is the facility safe, sanitary, free from hazards, in good repair, and appropriate for the age and development of children?Non-critical
Observation. Two shelving units located in the Group Child Care (Under 36 Months) program require anchoring to prevent risk of falling and injuring a child. The Child Care Licensing Regulation requires that all furniture be sturdy and free from hazards. Licensing to receive written confirmation that the shelves have been anchored no later than July 3, 2025.

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June 18, 2024Routine Inspection1 non-critical

C3.1 - Does the facility have sufficient employees who possess adequate training and experience to meet the care, supervision, and needs of the children?Non-critical
Observation. Staff files were reviewed. One file requires immunization status documentation.

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October 10, 2023Routine Inspection Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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June 27, 2023Routine Inspection1 non-critical

C7.1 - Is the facility safe, sanitary, free from hazards, in good repair, and appropriate for the age and development of children?Non-critical
Observation. One book shelf located upstairs in Group - 30 Months to School Age program requires anchoring to prevent risk of falling over.

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June 9, 2022Routine InspectionNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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February 6, 2020Routine Inspection1 non-critical

C7.1 - Is the facility safe, sanitary, free from hazards, in good repair, and appropriate for the age and development of children?Non-critical
Observation. LO Vermeulen observed two storage cupboards requiring anchoring to prevent risk of falling. One is located in the Group Child Care (Under 36 Months) room and the other is located in the Preschool room.

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Inspection data from Interior Health, last synced July 2, 2026. Opening an Interior Health report shows a disclaimer page before the report.

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. Exploring The Puddle is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Exploring The Puddle 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. Exploring The Puddle'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 July 2, 2025.

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Operated by

Sheilah Olson and Faren Lozier

Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.

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Operated by

Sheilah Olson and Faren Lozier

Last updated July 7, 2026.