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Little Skipper Daycare

Licensed Family
2402 Coutlee Ave, Merritt

Little Skipper Daycare is a licensed family daycare in Merritt, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently has no reported availability.

Availability

Under 36 monthsNo spaces
30 months to 5 yearsNo spaces
Licensed preschoolNo spaces
Grade 1 to age 12No spaces

Vacancy last reported: June 15, 2026

Licensing

Health authorityInterior Health
OperatorFern Vigh

Health & safety record

No critical violations on record. 7 non-critical findings noted since 2021.

August 21, 2025Routine Inspection2 non-critical
  • C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical

    Observation. One child record did not contain a care card number, photograph or immunization status. Whether a child attends full time or occasionally, it is a requirement that all child records contain the required information. Submit a compliance plan to address this issue on or before Aug 29, 2025.

  • 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. The facility did not have an emergency plan available for review during inspection. An emergency plan that sets out detailed procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency is required to ensure health and safety of children in care. Please submit an emergency plan for review by Licensing on or before August 29, 2025. There was no record of the emergency plan practice conducted in 2024. It is a requirement that the licensee keeps a record of these practices. Submit a compliance plan to address this issue on or before Aug 29, 2025. Records of monthly fire drills were not documented consistently in the last year. It is a requirement that the licensee keeps a record of these practices. Submit a compliance plan to address this issue on or before Aug 29, 2025.

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June 11, 2024Routine Inspection1 non-critical
  • C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical

    Observation. Care plan not created for a child that requires extra support. Care plans are important tools to ensure the health, safety and well being of children that require extra support. Log of play space inspections not being kept. This is important to document and ensure the ongoing monitoring of the play spaces.

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May 19, 2023Routine Inspection3 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. Knives stored in a drawer in the art room accessible to children.

  • C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical

    Observation. 3 children's records missing care card number.

  • 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. The licensee and substitute employee (spouse) are missing the following from their employee record: resume, references, immunization information.

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March 1, 2022Routine Inspection1 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. Criminal record check was unavailable for one adult who resides in the home.

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February 26, 2021Routine InspectionNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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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

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. Little Skipper Daycare is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Little Skipper Daycare 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 15, 2026.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Little Skipper Daycare'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 August 21, 2025.

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Operated by

Fern Vigh

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

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