Wildernest Childcare

Licensed Group

1210 Horse Creek Rd South, Golden

Spaces available

30 months – 5 years

Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated July 20, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.

Wildernest Childcare is a licensed group daycare in Golden, BC serving children 2.5 to 5 years. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently reports available spaces for 30 months to 5 years.

ECE Certified

Vacancy Reported

Programs & services

Age groups served

30 months to 5 years

Operating hours

Weekdays

ECE certified

Staff hold Early Childhood Education certification

ELF programming

Early Learning Framework programming offered

Meals provided

Not offered

Pickup/dropoff

Not offered

Availability

Under 36 monthsNo spaces

30 months to 5 yearsSpaces available

Licensed preschoolNo spaces

Grade 1 to age 12No spaces

Vacancy last reported: July 20, 2026

Licensing

Health authorityIHA

OperatorWildernest Childcare Inc.

Health & safety record

No critical violations on record. 3 non-critical findings noted since 2026.

August 21, 2026Routine Inspection3non-critical

CL1.2 - Is the facility's drinking water in compliance with the Guideline for Canadian Drinking Water Quality for lead?Non-critical
Observation. No, the facility's drinking water is not in compliance with the Guideline for Canadian Drinking Water Quality for Lead.
C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical
Observation. Review of children's records indicates that required identifying information, including physical characteristics that may be used to readily identify a child in an emergency, is missing. Complete children's records are required to support the health and safety of children and to assist in the identification of a child in an emergency. A response is required by August 28, 2026, providing evidence that all required identifying information has been added to each child's record.
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. Review of play space inspection records indicates that daily inspections are not documented. Daily play space inspections are required to identify and address hazards and to ensure the outdoor environment remains safe for children. A response is required by August 28, 2026, outlining the measures that will be implemented to ensure daily play space inspections are completed and documented consistently.

View official report

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

What ages does this daycare accept?

Wildernest Childcare serves children 2.5 to 5 years. Reported age groups served include 30 months to 5 years.

Does this daycare offer infant care?

No. Wildernest Childcare is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Wildernest Childcare 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 20, 2026.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Wildernest Childcare'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 August 21, 2026.

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Operated by

Wildernest Childcare Inc.

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

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Operated by

Wildernest Childcare Inc.

Last updated October 13, 2026.