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Wild Rose Child Care

Licensed Group
1057 Wildrose Rd, Castlegar

Wild Rose Child Care is a licensed group daycare in Castlegar, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently has no reported availability.

Availability

Under 36 monthsNo spaces
30 months to 5 yearsNo spaces
Licensed preschoolNo spaces
Grade 1 to age 12No spaces

Vacancy last reported: July 6, 2026

Licensing

Health authorityIHA
OperatorMelanie Fontaine

Health & safety record

No critical violations on record. 4 non-critical findings noted since 2025.

September 21, 2026Routine Inspection3non-critical
  • C2.1 - Are written policies and procedures in place to guide employees in all matters regarding the care and supervision of children?Non-critical

    Observation. The emergency plan is not practiced in 2025. Lack of regular emergency drills may result in staff and children being unfamiliar with emergency procedures, increasing the risk of an unsafe response during an actual emergency. Submit to licensing by October 2, 2026, a response that outlines how you will ensure the emergency plan is practiced yearly.

  • 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 educator certificates are not validated using the system established by the early childhood registry. Without validating an educator's certificate, the facility cannot confirm that the individual meets the required qualifications to provide care. Submit to licensing by October 2, 2026, evidence the staff certificates have been validated.

  • C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical

    Observation. A medication form is incomplete. Incomplete medication documentation may result in errors and inaccurate records. Submit to licensing by October 2, 2026, a plan that outlines how you will ensure the medication forms are complete.

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October 2, 2025Routine Inspection Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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May 7, 2025Routine Inspection1non-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. The temperature in one refrigerator where children's food is stored measured above the recommended limit for safe food holding. Food must be stored at a safe temperature of 4 degrees Celsius or less. Provide Licensing with evidence that the refrigerator temperature is 4 degrees Celsius or less by May 14, 2025.

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Inspection data from Interior Health, last synced October 8, 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. Wild Rose Child Care is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Wild Rose Child Care 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 6, 2026.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Wild Rose Child Care'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 September 21, 2026.

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Operated by

Melanie Fontaine

Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated October 13, 2026.

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