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Echo Early Learning Center

Licensed Group
535 Molnar Rd, Kelowna

Spaces available

Infant / toddler · 30 months – 5 years

Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated June 3, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.

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Echo Early Learning Center is a licensed group daycare in Kelowna, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently reports available spaces for under 36 months and 30 months to 5 years.

Licensed
Vacancy Reported

Availability

Under 36 monthsSpaces available
30 months to 5 yearsSpaces available
Licensed preschoolNo spaces
Grade 1 to age 12No spaces

Vacancy last reported: June 3, 2026

Licensing

License number64012113
License statusOperating
Health authorityInterior Health
OperatorChandra Kraus

Health & safety record

2 critical and 4 non-critical findings recorded since 2020.

April 8, 2026RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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April 11, 2025RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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June 26, 2024Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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April 18, 2024RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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January 5, 2024Routine 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. Monthly fire drills are completed. Ensure each employee's practice is recorded.

  • 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. A person who is ordinarily present has an expired criminal record check. Ensure all persons who are ordinarily present have a clear and current crc prior to working with or having access to the children.

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April 4, 2023RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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February 7, 2023Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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November 29, 2022Substantiated complaint1 critical, 1 non-critical
  • C10.2 - Are children supervised, and are employee to children ratios maintained?Critical

    Observation. Licensing received an allegation of non compliance to Section 34 - Group sizes and employee to child ratios. Based on the information provided at the time of the inspection, the ratio of employee to children, as set out in Schedule E, is not being met. C10.2C Section 34(2)(b) Substantiated Provide to licensing a written plan that assures appropriate employee to child ratios.

  • C10.1 - Are children provided with a healthy and safe environment, and protected from harmful actions?Non-critical

    Observation. Licensing received an allegation of non-compliance to Section 51 - Behavioural Guidance. The Licensing Officer spoke with the manager and employees regarding the guidance used during meal times to ensure children remain seated while eating, and determined the guidance is not appropriate. C10.1O Section 51(1)(a) Substantiated Provide to licensing a written plan that assures appropriate guidance during meal times.

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July 19, 2022Routine Inspection1 critical, 1 non-critical
  • C1.1 - Does the licensee continually inform licensing of any significant changes to the structure or operation of the facility?Critical

    Observation. It was observed the managers name that is posted in the facility is not the same person who is listed as manager in the facility file.

  • C9.1 - Are there plans and actions in place to ensure medications are stored and administered properly?Non-critical

    Observation. It was observed some medications located in the facilities medication storage box have expired.

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February 28, 2022RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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February 24, 2020Routine InspectionNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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Inspection data from Island Health and Interior Health, last synced July 7, 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

Is this daycare licensed?

Yes. Echo Early Learning Center is licensed by Interior Health under license number 64012113.

Does this daycare offer infant care?

No. Echo Early Learning Center is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Echo Early Learning Center 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 3, 2026.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Echo Early Learning Center'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 8, 2026.

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Operated by

Chandra Kraus

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

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