Gentle Bloom Daycare
Spaces available
Infant / toddler
Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated June 20, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.
Gentle Bloom Daycare is a licensed group daycare in Victoria, BC serving children under 36 months. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently reports available spaces for under 36 months.
Programs & services
Age groups served
Under 36 months
Operating hours
Weekdays
ECE certified
Staff hold Early Childhood Education certification
Other Languages
ELF programming
Early Learning Framework programming offered
Meals provided
Not offered
Availability
Vacancy last reported: June 20, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
4 findings recorded across 2 inspections since 2026. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
September 22, 2026Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportAugust 14, 2026Routine4items noted
- A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a valid certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry
Observation. Licensing audited one staff file, and it did not obtain a certificate validated through the ECE Registry.
Corrective action. Ensure educator or assistant certificates are validated through the ECE Registry.
3010 - CCLR 19(4)(a) - The licensee must not permit a person over the age of 12 to be ordinarily present on the premises of a community care facility while children are present, unless the person is of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for that person.
Corrective action. Ensure all persons over the age of 12 who are ordinarily present have a valid CRC.
3010 - CCLR 20(1) - A licensee must do all of the following:(b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote the health, safety and dignity of persons in care
Observation. Licensing observed a log of all inspections, maintenance and repairs was not kept from August 11-13, 2026. Licensee Contact stated she had been inspected before the children in use, but did not recorded.
Corrective action. Ensure a log of all inspections, maintenance and repairs is kept.
3070 - CCALA 7(1)(b)(i) - A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility the certificate of any educator or assistant employed to work in the community care facility.
Observation. Licensing observed the certification or copy of the certification of an Early Childhood Educator Assistant employed was not displayed in a prominent place.
Corrective action. Ensure the certification or copy of the certification of any educator/assistant employed displayed in a prominent place.
3080 - CCLR 11(4)
Inspection data from Island Health, last synced October 9, 2026.
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
Is this daycare licensed?
Yes. Gentle Bloom Daycare is licensed by VIHA under license number 288990.
What ages does this daycare accept?
Gentle Bloom Daycare serves children under 36 months. Reported age groups served include under 36 months.
Does this daycare offer infant care?
Yes. Gentle Bloom Daycare is reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Gentle Bloom Daycare 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 20, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Gentle Bloom Daycare'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 22, 2026.
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Operated by
Gentle Bloom Early Beginnings Ltd.
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated October 13, 2026.
Operated by
Gentle Bloom Early Beginnings Ltd.
Last updated October 13, 2026.
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