Gitsegukla Headstart Program
Gitsegukla Headstart Program is a licensed group daycare in Gitsegukla, BC.
Licensing
Health & safety record
24 findings recorded across 12 inspections since 2021. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
March 9, 2026Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJune 12, 2025Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJune 9, 2025Routine Inspection4 items noted
- Licensing
Licensing: A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility both the licence, including any terms or conditions of the licence, and the name of the manager.
Observation. Licence and manager name not displayed.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated Follow Up date to address the above noted citation.
CCLR Section 11(1) - Records and Reporting
Records and Reporting: In respect of a record referred to in this Division, a licensee must produce records, on demand, to the medical health officer.
Observation. Records not available.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 59(c) - Records and Reporting
Records and Reporting: A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.
Observation. Insufficient records.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 57(2)(d) - Staffing
Staffing: A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a 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. Certificate not held or verified.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 19(4)(a)
November 12, 2024Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJune 7, 2024Routine Inspection5 items noted
- Policies and Procedures
Policies and Procedures: A licensee must have all of the following: an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.
Observation. Emergency plan not in place.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 22(1)(b) - Policies and Procedures
Policies and Procedures: A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: written policies and procedures for the safe release of children.
Observation. Policy not in place.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 56(1)(a) - Policies and Procedures
Policies and Procedures: A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: written policies and procedures that are intended to guide employees in the care and supervision of children.
Observation. Policy not in place.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 56(1)(d) - Records and Reporting
Records and Reporting: A licensee must keep current records for each child showing the information set out in subsection (2).
Observation. Insufficient records.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 57(1)(a) - Staffing
Staffing: 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. Requirement not met.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 19(1)(f)
January 24, 2024Non-Visit Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJune 26, 2023Routine Inspection3 items noted
- Care and Supervision
Care and Supervision: 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. Ratio of employees was less than permitted.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 34(2)(b) - Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings
Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings: A licensee must ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair.
Observation. Licensee was not maintaining records.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 16(4)(b) - Policies and Procedures
Policies and Procedures: A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c)[emergency training and equipment].
Observation. Records not in place.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 56(1)(c)
December 28, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJune 28, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJune 16, 2022Routine Inspection5 items noted
- Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings
Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings: A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are located so as not to block or hamper an exit in the case of fire or other emergency.
Observation. Exit blocked.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 15(1)(b) - Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings
Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings: A licensee must ensure that the entire outdoor play area is constructed in a manner, and using materials, that are suitable for the age and development of the children intended to use it.
Observation. Outdoor play are not suitable.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 16(3)(b) - Policies and Procedures
Policies and Procedures: A licensee must ensure that the policies and procedures referred to in subsection (1) are implemented by employees.
Observation. Policy not implemented.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 56(2) - Records and Reporting
Records and Reporting: In respect of a record referred to in this Division, a licensee must produce records, on demand, to the medical health officer.
Observation. Records not available.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 59(c) - Staffing
Staffing: A licensee must ensure that children have at all times immediate access to an employee who holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate, provided on completion of a course that meets the requirements of Schedule C.
Observation. Employee does not have first aid.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 23(1)(a)
November 16, 2021Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportOctober 26, 2021Routine Inspection7 items noted
- Licensing
Licensing: A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility the certificate, or a copy of the certificate, of any educator or assistant employed to work in the community care facility.
Observation. Certificate(s) not displayed.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 11(4) - Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings
Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings: A licensee must ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair.
Observation. Licensee was not maintaining records.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 16(4)(b) - Records and Reporting
Records and Reporting: A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.
Observation. Medical practitioner contact information missing
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 57(2)(d) - Records and Reporting
Records and Reporting: A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status.
Observation. Immunization status missing.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 57(2)(a) - Records and Reporting
Records and Reporting: In respect of a record referred to in this Division, a licensee must produce records, on demand, to the medical health officer.
Observation. Records not available.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 59(c) - Staffing
Staffing: A licensee must ensure that each employee practises implementing the fire drill system at least once each month.
Observation. Monthly fire drill not practised.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 22(2)(b) - Staffing
Staffing: A licensee must ensure that children have at all times immediate access to an employee who holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate, provided on completion of a course that meets the requirements of Schedule C.
Observation. Employee does not have first aid.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 23(1)(a)
Inspection data from Northern Health, last synced June 26, 2026.
Fees & funding
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Frequently asked questions
When was availability last updated?
Gitsegukla Headstart Program has not reported a recent vacancy update. Contact the facility directly to confirm current availability.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Gitsegukla Headstart Program'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 March 9, 2026.
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Danes-Martin, Chistie
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.