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Wild Wapiti Playschool

Licensed Group
521 4 Ave, Fernie BC V0B 1M0, Fernie

Wild Wapiti Playschool is a licensed group daycare in Fernie, BC.

Licensing

Health authorityIHA
OperatorWild Wapiti Playschool Society

Health & safety record

1 critical and 4 non-critical findings recorded since 2023.

October 8, 2025Routine Inspection Follow-up1 critical
  • C10.2 - Are children supervised, and are employee to children ratios maintained?Critical

    Observation. Two care programs have nap areas that are separate rooms from the program areas. The current employee plan for one program does not meet the requirement if the group is separated into two rooms. An updated employee plan is required that outlines how Schedule E of the Child Care Licensing Regulation will be maintained when the children are napping in the designated nap rooms. A response is required by October 10, 2025 with the updated plan.

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October 8, 2025Routine Inspection2 non-critical
  • C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical

    Observation. Two care plans on file have not been reviewed in the past year. It is required that care plans for children are reviewed at least once per year to ensure the information is up to date for the health and safety of the child. A response is required by October 16, 2025 to confirm that all care plans have been reviewed with the parent and any person as requested by the parent.

  • 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. Two extension cords in the Group Child Care (30 months to School Age) program had open outlets and were within reach of the children. Electrical outlets need to be made inaccessible as they pose a risk of injury in young children. A response is required by October 14, 2025 to confirm the risk has been mitigated. A pot of hot coffee was observed to be within reach of the children in the Group Child Care (30 months to School Age) program. The pot was in the kitchen area beside the sink where the children frequently wash their hands. Hot coffee needs to be made inaccessible as it poses a risk of serious injury for children. A response is required by October 14, 2025 to confirm the risk has been mitigated.

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August 28, 2024Routine InspectionNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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February 23, 2024Routine Inspection Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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August 29, 2023Routine Inspection2 non-critical
  • 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. A fire drill was not conducted in the month of July 2023.

  • 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. All staff files are missing a record of the person's work history, character references and evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and TB control programs.

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Inspection data from Interior Health, last synced July 2, 2026. Opening an Interior Health report shows a disclaimer page before the report.

Fees & funding

Contact this facility directly for current fee information and waitlist availability.

Frequently asked questions

When was availability last updated?

Wild Wapiti Playschool has not reported a recent vacancy update. Contact the facility directly to confirm current availability.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Wild Wapiti Playschool'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 8, 2025.

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Operated by

Wild Wapiti Playschool Society

Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.

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