Blue Heron Montessori Nestlings
Blue Heron Montessori Nestlings is a licensed group daycare in Esquimalt, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently has no reported availability.
Availability
Vacancy last reported: July 14, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
8 findings recorded across 11 inspections since 2022. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
June 22, 2026Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJune 2, 2026Routine2items noted
- 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: evidence that the person has complied with the Province’s immunization and tuberculosis control programs
Observation. Licensing audited three staff files. One staff file did not have a record of their immunization.
Corrective action. Ensure immunization status is obtained for all staff
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(f) - 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. One staff file did have their certificate verified.
Corrective action. Ensure Educator certificates are verified by the ECE Registry.
3010 - CCLR 19(4)(a)
June 24, 2025Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 21, 2025RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJune 26, 2024Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 17, 2024Routine1item 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 observed one staff certificate was not verified.
Corrective action. Ensure educators or assistants certificates are verified through the BC ECE Registry.
3010 - CCLR 19(4)(a)
December 8, 2023Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 25, 2023Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 17, 2023Routine1item noted
- A licensee must ensure that each employee practices implementing the emergency plan at least once each year.
Observation. Manager stated an emergency drill had not been completed.
Corrective action. Ensure an emergency drill is implemented at least once each year.
3010 - CCLR 22(2)(c)
June 6, 2022Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 27, 2022Routine4items 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 two staff files and two were missing certificate validations from the ECE Registry.
Corrective action. Ensure all educators and assistants have their certificates validated through the ECE Registry.
3010 - CCLR 19(4)(a) - A licensee must have in writing from a parent, and maintain at the community care facility, consent (a) to call a medical practitioner or ambulance in case of accident or illness if the parent cannot immediately be reached,
Observation. Licensing reviewed eight children's files and one was missing written consent to call a medical practitioner or ambulance.
Corrective action. Ensure a record is kept in writing from a parent of consent (a) to call a medical practitioner or ambulance in case of accident or illness if the parent cannot immediately be reached.
3070 - CCLR 57(3)(a) - A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility
Observation. Licensing reviewed eight children's files and one was missing date of enorolment.
Corrective action. Ensure a record is kept showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility.
3070 - CCLR 57(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: (b) character references in respect of the person
Observation. Licensing audited two staff files and one was missing references.
Corrective action. Ensure all staff have character references in respect of the person on file.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(b)
Inspection data from Island Health, last synced August 3, 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. Blue Heron Montessori Nestlings is licensed by Island Health under license number 64014198.
Does this daycare offer infant care?
No. Blue Heron Montessori Nestlings is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Blue Heron Montessori Nestlings 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 14, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Blue Heron Montessori Nestlings'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 June 22, 2026.
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Operated by
DELETE Blue Heron Montessori Preschool Ltd.
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated August 23, 2026.
Operated by
DELETE Blue Heron Montessori Preschool Ltd.
Last updated August 23, 2026.
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