Uscc Children's Orchard Preschool
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Licensed preschool
Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated June 24, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.
Uscc Children's Orchard Preschool is a licensed group daycare in Castlegar, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently reports available spaces for licensed preschool.
Availability
Vacancy last reported: June 24, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
No critical violations on record. 7 non-critical findings noted since 2020.
April 9, 2026Routine InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportApril 2, 2025Routine InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportApril 24, 2024Routine Inspection2 non-critical
- C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical
Observation. Care plans are in place for children who require extra support. Evidence is missing that the plan was developed in consultation with the parent and any additional third party. Provide documentation to support the development of care plans with child's parent and any person requested by the parent. Outline the system used to ensure evidence is documented for the consultation and review of care plans. One child's file does not have written consent from a parent to call a medical practitioner or ambulance. Children's files need to be complete prior to commencement of care. Outline the system developed to ensure children's files are complete.
- 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. Through a review of employee files: -One file is missing evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and TB control program. -One file is missing evidence of ECE certificate validation from the ECE Registry. Employee files must be complete prior to a person working directly with children. Identify the system developed to ensure employee files are complete.
April 13, 2023Routine Inspection1 non-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. Knives are being kept in a drawer accessible to children. The child lock that is on the drawer is broken and the drawer can be opened easily.
April 20, 2022Routine Inspection3 non-critical
- 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. Staffing files were reviewed. One staff file has phone numbers for two references, however is missing evidence that the references were called and provided a suitable reference.
- 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. Manager self identified a section of retaining lumber for the resilient surfacing is starting to deteriorate. There are several sections at the base of the fence that have gaps in excess of 3.5" . One section was measured at 6". A child could crawl under the larger spaces.
- C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical
Observation. Observations: Log of minor injuries/incidents unexpected events updated regularly, play space inspections recorded appropriately, children's arrival and departure times consistently recorded, reportable incidents reported and mitigated appropriately Contravention. On one day all the departure times were missing for the morning Preschool class Method to record the date on which a child stops attending the community care facility needs to be created as per 57(1)(k)
January 9, 2020Routine Inspection1 non-critical
- C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical
Observation. Observations : Log of minor injuries/incidents unexpected events updated regularly, play space inspections recorded appropriately, children's arrival and departure times consistently recorded. Contravention: A service delivery incident occurred that was appropriately mitigated, however needs to be reported to Licensing. One Child's MSP number is missing.
Inspection data from Interior Health, last synced July 2, 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. Uscc Children's Orchard Preschool is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Uscc Children's Orchard Preschool 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 24, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Uscc Children's Orchard Preschool'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 April 9, 2026.
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Operated by
Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
Operated by
Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ
Last updated July 7, 2026.
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