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Gillybird Nature Academy 4

Licensed Group
3703 St Aidan's St, Victoria

Gillybird Nature Academy 4 is a licensed group daycare in Victoria, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently has no reported availability.

Licensed

Availability

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

Vacancy last reported: June 23, 2026

Licensing

License number64013717
License statusOperating
Health authorityIsland Health
OperatorGillybird Nature Schools Ltd.

Health & safety record

32 findings recorded across 14 inspections since 2021. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.

October 7, 2026Follow-Up4items noted
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a)name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number (MSP number does not apply to REC only) and immunization status.
    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
  • 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
    3010 - CCLR 19(4)(a)
  • A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene.
    3060 - CCLR 46(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.

    3070 - CCALA 7(1)(b)(i)
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August 12, 2026Routine4items noted
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a)name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number (MSP number does not apply to REC only) and immunization status.

    Observation. Licensing audited four children's files and one file did not contain a record of immunization status.

    Corrective action. Ensure all children's files contain a record of immunization status.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
  • 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 three staff files and two files did not contain a certificate verified through the ECE Registry.

    Corrective action. Ensure educator or assistant certificates are verified through the ECE Registry.

    3010 - CCLR 19(4)(a)
  • A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene.

    Observation. Licensing observed beds in the nap room and observed the bed sheets were touching each other without separation in between the beds.

    Corrective action. Ensure a program is established to instruct children in, and to practice the rules of, health and hygiene.

    3060 - CCLR 46(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.

    3070 - CCALA 7(1)(b)(i)
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August 12, 2026Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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December 18, 2025Follow-Up4items noted
  • Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.
    3030 - CCLR 34(2)(b)
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a)name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number (MSP number does not apply to REC only) and immunization status.

    Observation. Licensing audited seven children's files and observed one missing medical insurance number.

    Corrective action. Ensure all children's files have a record of medical insurance number.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner (doctor's name and number does not apply to REC only) and emergency contact
    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
  • The licensee must develop the care plan in consultation,with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.
    3070 - CCLR 58(2)(a)
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September 8, 2025Routine4items noted
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner (doctor's name and number does not apply to REC only) and emergency contact

    Observation. Licensing audited seven children's files and observed one missing medical practitioner name and telephone number.

    Corrective action. Enusure all children's files have a record of medical practioner name and telephone number.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
  • Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.

    Observation. Licensing observed one ECE and one ECEA with seven children at the time of inspection. There was no ITE in ratio as required in Schedule E of the Child Care Licensing Regulation for Group Child Care (Under 36 Months).

    Corrective action. Ensure ratio of employees to children is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.

    3030 - CCLR 34(2)(b)
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a)name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number (MSP number does not apply to REC only) and immunization status.

    Observation. Licensing audited seven children's files and observed one missing medical insurance number.

    Corrective action. Ensure all children's files have a record of medical insurance number.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
  • The licensee must develop the care plan in consultation,with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.

    Observation. Licensing observed one child's file with a medical condition and also required an epi pen that did not have a care plan developed in consultation with parents.

    Corrective action. Ensure care plans are developed in consultation with parent and any other person requested by the parent.

    3070 - CCLR 58(2)(a)
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October 29, 2024Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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September 23, 2024Routine1item noted
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a)name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number (MSP number does not apply to REC only) and immunization status.

    Observation. Licensing audited six children's flies and observed two missing immunization status.

    Corrective action. Ensure current children's records are kept showing immunization status

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
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September 11, 2023Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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August 9, 2023Follow-Up1item noted
  • Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.

    Observation. This item is a carry over from a Routine Inspection dated October 4, 2022 regarding an Early Childhood Educator Assitant replacing an Early Childhood Educator that was not scheduled to work. On this date Licensing observed that an Early Childhood Educator who scheduled to work on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays left at lunch time and a Responsible Adult began to work.

    Corrective action. Ensure that staff to child ratio is no less than Schedule E of the CCLR.

    3030 - CCLR 34(2)(b)
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July 11, 2023Follow-Up2items noted
  • Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.

    Observation. This item is a carry over from a Routine Inspection dated October 4, 2022 regarding an Early Childhood Educator Assitant replacing an Early Childhood Educator that was not scheduled to work. On this date Licensing observed that an Early Childhood Educator who scheduled to work on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays left at lunch time and a Responsible Adult began to work.

    Corrective action. Ensure that staff to child ratio is no less than Schedule E of the CCLR.

    3030 - CCLR 34(2)(b)
  • A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: a criminal record check for the person

    Observation. Licensing audited four staff files and two staff files were missing a criminal record check.

    Corrective action. Ensure that all staff files contain a record of a criminal record check.

    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(a)
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June 22, 2023Follow-Up4items noted
  • A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment]
    3020 - CCLR 56(1)(c)
  • A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: a criminal record check for the person

    Observation. Licensing audited four staff files and two staff files were missing a criminal record check.

    Corrective action. Ensure that all staff files contain a record of a criminal record check.

    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(a)
  • Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.

    Observation. This item is a carry over from a Routine Inspection dated October 4, 2022 regarding an Early Childhood Educator Assitant replacing an Early Childhood Educator that was not scheduled to work. On this date Licensing observed that an Early Childhood Educator who scheduled to work on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays left at lunch time and a Responsible Adult began to work.

    Corrective action. Ensure that staff to child ratio is no less than Schedule E of the CCLR.

    3030 - CCLR 34(2)(b)
  • A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child

    Observation. This item is a carry over from a Routine Inspection dated October 4, 2022 regarding a metal frame around the gutter that was sharp and accessible to children; gaps in the tile creating tripping hazard; and exposed rusty nails on two large wooden spools. On this date Licensing observed the wooden spools had been removed, gutter appeared to smooth. There was scaffolding from construction work on the outside of the building was encroached into the child care facility outdoor play space and two pieces of the scaffolding was accessible to the children.

    Corrective action. Ensure that children do not have access to hazardous materials.

    3000 - CCLR 17
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May 4, 2023Routine4items noted
  • Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.

    Observation. This item is a carry over from a Routine Inspection dated October 4, 2022 regarding an Early Childhood Educator Assitant replacing an Early Childhood Educator that was not scheduled to work. On this date Licensing observed that an Early Childhood Educator who scheduled to work on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays left at lunch time and a Responsible Adult began to work.

    Corrective action. Ensure that staff to child ratio is no less than Schedule E of the CCLR.

    3030 - CCLR 34(2)(b)
  • A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child

    Observation. This item is a carry over from a Routine Inspection dated October 4, 2022 regarding a metal frame around the gutter that was sharp and accessible to children; gaps in the tile creating tripping hazard; and exposed rusty nails on two large wooden spools. On this date Licensing observed the wooden spools had been removed, gutter appeared to smooth. There was scaffolding from construction work on the outside of the building was encroached into the child care facility outdoor play space and two pieces of the scaffolding was accessible to the children.

    Corrective action. Ensure that children do not have access to hazardous materials.

    3000 - CCLR 17
  • A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: a criminal record check for the person

    Observation. Licensing audited four staff files and two staff files were missing a criminal record check.

    Corrective action. Ensure that all staff files contain a record of a criminal record check.

    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(a)
  • A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment]

    Observation. Licensing observed that the annual emergency drill had not been recorded. Staff stated that the facility had practiced the emergency drill.

    Corrective action. Ensure that records are kept for an annual emergency drill.

    3020 - CCLR 56(1)(c)
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October 4, 2022Routine4items noted
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner (doctor's name and number does not apply to REC only) and emergency contact

    Observation. Licensing audited six children's files. One child's file was missing the name and number for a medical practitioner.

    Corrective action. Ensure the name and number for a medical practitioner is obtained for children's files.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility

    Observation. Licensing audited 6 children's files and two files were missing date of enrollment for children in care.

    Corrective action. Ensure a record is kept showing date of enrollment

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(b)
  • Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.

    Observation. Licensing observed an Early Childhood Educator Assistant replacing an Early Childhood Educator that was not scheduled to work on this date.

    Corrective action. Ensure staff to child ratio is no less than Schedule E of the CCLR.

    3030 - CCLR 34(2)(b)
  • Height of equipment – Highest play surface as reported by Licensee or observed by LO: for toddlers (12 to 36 months) no more than .9 metres (3 feet) for preschool children (30 months to school age, no more than 1.5 metres (5 feet) for school-age children (attending school) no more than 2.3 metres (7 feet)

    Observation. Licensing observed a child using a slide measuring 4.4 feet at the playground.

    Corrective action. Ensure children in GCC (Under 36 Months) do not use equipment over .9 Meters (3 feet).

    3000 - SPS DOLSOP (Equipment height)
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October 22, 2021Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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Inspection data from Island Health, last synced October 13, 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. Gillybird Nature Academy 4 is licensed by Island Health under license number 64013717.

Does this daycare offer infant care?

No. Gillybird Nature Academy 4 is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Gillybird Nature Academy 4 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 23, 2026.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Gillybird Nature Academy 4'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 October 7, 2026.

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Gillybird Nature Schools Ltd.

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

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