Helew'u' Child Care Society
Helew'u' Child Care Society is a licensed group daycare in Merritt, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently has no reported availability.
Availability
Vacancy last reported: June 24, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
1 critical and 9 non-critical findings recorded since 2022.
November 12, 2025Routine Inspection2 non-critical
- 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. The diaper change mat in the Under 36 months program appears stained and not in good repair. It is important for such equipment to be clean and well maintained as it allows it to be properly cleaned and sanitized. Submit a compliance plan on or before November 17, 2025 to address this issue.
- C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical
Observation. Upon review of the minor incident log, it was determined that a reportable incident occurred that was not reported to Licensing. Incidents that fall under the definitions in Schedule H of the CCLR must be reported to Licensing within 24 hours. Submit a compliance plan on or before November 20, 2025 to address this issue.
November 14, 2024Routine Inspection2 non-critical
- 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. Three employees have criminal record checks on file that were not obtained through the licensee's organization. Criminal record checks from other organizations are not transferable and must be shared through the criminal records review program.
- 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. Several issues noted in one of the children's washrooms: a soiled diaper left on the change table, urine left in the potty training toilet, cloth cover on change table which is not easily cleaned between uses.
November 17, 2023Routine Inspection1 critical, 3 non-critical
- C10.2 - Are children supervised, and are employee to children ratios maintained?Critical
Observation. Upon arrival to the inspection employee to child ratios were not in place as outlined in Schedule E in each program. This was corrected during inspection.
- 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. There was no evidence on file that a person providing support services at the facility has a criminal record check, references and immunization through their employer.
- C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical
Observation. One child that requires extra support does not have a care plan in place.
- Has the facility been tested for radon gas?Non-critical
Observation. The facility has not been tested for radon.
November 2, 2022Routine Inspection2 non-critical
- 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. Immunization information was missing from three employee records. 1 employee does not have a valid criminal record check (CRC). The previous CRC expired September 2022.
- C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical
Observation. One child that requires extra support does not have a care plan.
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. Helew'u' Child Care Society is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Helew'u' Child Care Society 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 24, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Helew'u' Child Care Society'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 November 12, 2025.
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Helew'u' Child Care 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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