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Teddi's Acorn Academy Early Learning Centre

Licensed Group

2-2200 Balmer Dr, Elkford

Spaces available

30 months – 5 years

Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated June 16, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.

Teddi's Acorn Academy Early Learning Centre is a licensed group daycare in Elkford, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently reports available spaces for 30 months to 5 years.

Vacancy Reported

Availability

Under 36 monthsNo spaces

30 months to 5 yearsSpaces available

Licensed preschoolNo spaces

Grade 1 to age 12No spaces

Vacancy last reported: June 16, 2026

Licensing

Health authorityIHA

OperatorTeddi's Acorn Academy Early Learning Centre

Health & safety record

1 critical and 5 non-critical findings recorded since 2026.

May 7, 2026Routine Inspection1 critical, 5 non-critical

C10.2 - Are children supervised, and are employee to children ratios maintained?Critical
Observation. The Group Child Care (Under 36 months) and the Group Child Care (30 months to school age) programs were observed together in the kitchen area during the lunch transition. Combining care programs together exceeds the allowable maximum group size as per Schedule E of the Child Care Licensing Regulation. A response is required by May 15, 2026 to outline how group sizes will be maintained as required.
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. Fire drills have not been practiced for the months of February, March and April 2026. Each employee is required to practice implementing the fire drill system each month to ensure all employees are prepared in the event of an emergency. A response is required by May 15, 2026 to outline how fire drills will be conducted as required.
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. Employee files are incomplete. Two files are missing a record of the persons work history, one file is missing evidence the person has complied with the Province's immunization control program. A person must not be employed until the manager has obtained the required records to ensure the person is suitable to work with children. A response is required by May 15, 2026 to confirm all employee files are complete.
C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical
Observation. Children's files are incomplete. One file is missing the name and telephone number of a medical practitioner. All identifying personal information for each child must be on file in the event of an emergency. A response is required by May 15, 2026 to confirm all children's files are complete.
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. An electrical cord is hanging in the Group Child Care (30 months to school age) program area in a manner that has potential for a child to pull on the cord or have the cord reach around a child's neck. Electrical cords that are not secure pose a risk of injury in children. A response is required by May 15, 2026 to confirm the risk has been mitigated.
C9.1 - Are there plans and actions in place to ensure medications are stored and administered properly?Non-critical
Observation. One employee's personal bag was observed on a chair in the kitchen area of the facility within reach of the children. The bag was open and medication was observed to be accessible in the bag. All medication must be kept out of reach of children in the facility to reduce the risk of accidental consumption by a child. A response is required by May 15, 2026 to outline how the risk has been mitigated.

View official report

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. Teddi's Acorn Academy Early Learning Centre is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Teddi's Acorn Academy Early Learning Centre 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 16, 2026.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Teddi's Acorn Academy Early Learning Centre'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 May 7, 2026.

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Teddi's Acorn Academy Early Learning Centre

Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 8, 2026.

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Operated by

Teddi's Acorn Academy Early Learning Centre

Last updated July 8, 2026.