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Shining Star Child Care Centre
4409 Gertrude St, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 6J7
Licensed by the B.C. Ministry of Education and Child Care.
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- Website last read Aug 11, 2026.
4.2 from 5 Google reviews
Ratings via Google, refreshed Jul 5, 2026. Record updated Oct 12, 2026.
The facts
Licence and capacity from the B.C. Ministry of Education and Child Care register.
Ways to reduce the fee: CCFRI / ACCS fee subsidyCRA child care expenses deduction. Families may deduct up to $8,000 a year per child under 7, on top of the Canada Child Benefit.
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Typically open 07:30 to 17:30
Contact information is sourced from Ministry of Education and Child Care public records. Call the centre to confirm the tour directly.
About
Shining Star Child Care Centre is a licensed group childcare centre on Gertrude Street in Port Alberni, BC, operating under the Ministry of Education and Child Care. The centre provides a bright, supportive group care environment for children in the Port Alberni community. BC CCFRI subsidy is accepted, supporting more affordable access to quality care. Contact Shining Star for program details, hours, and enrolment information.
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Location
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Parent reviews of Shining Star Child Care Centre
On Google, Shining Star Child Care Centre is rated 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (checked Jul 5, 2026).
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Is Shining Star Child Care Centre licensed, and by whom?
Shining Star Child Care Centre is licensed by the B.C. Ministry of Education and Child Care. This listing repeats that register entry; it is not a MapleCub assessment.
What are the hours of Shining Star Child Care Centre?
Shining Star Child Care Centre is listed as open from 07:30 to 17:30.
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