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Exploring The Puddle Nature Preschool

Licensed Group

1305 Borland Rd, Williams Lake

Spaces available

Licensed preschool

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

Exploring The Puddle Nature Preschool 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 licensed preschool.

Vacancy Reported

Availability

Under 36 monthsNo spaces

30 months to 5 yearsNo spaces

Licensed preschoolSpaces available

Grade 1 to age 12No spaces

Vacancy last reported: June 14, 2026

Licensing

Health authorityIHA

OperatorFaren Lozier and Sheilah Olson

Health & safety record

No critical violations on record. 2 non-critical findings noted since 2025.

December 4, 2025Routine Inspection2 non-critical

CR1.1 - Has the facility been tested for radon gas?Non-critical
Observation. Radon testing has not yet been completed. A long term test must be completed over the winter months.
C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical
Observation. Children's records were reviewed at random. One care card number was not recorded. The Child Care Licensing Regulation requires that all identifying personal information be included in a child's record prior to care starting to ensure preparedness in the event of an emergency. Licensing to receive written confirmation that all child care records include care card numbers no later than December 11, 2025.

View official report

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 Nature Preschool is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Exploring The Puddle Nature Preschool 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 Nature Preschool'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 December 4, 2025.

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Operated by

Faren Lozier and Sheilah Olson

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

Faren Lozier and Sheilah Olson

Last updated July 7, 2026.