Nooaitch Headstart
Nooaitch Headstart is a licensed daycare in Merritt, BC.
Licensing
Health & safety record
No critical violations on record. 2 non-critical findings noted since 2025.
August 28, 2025Routine Inspection2 non-critical
- C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical
Observation. Several child files were missing the following items: enrollment dates, immunization status, care card numbers, medical practitioner information. This information is required for all children. Submit a compliance plan to address this issue on or before September 4, 2025. A log of daily play space inspections has not been kept. This type of log is as a reminder to staff to complete these inspections and serves as evidence that these inspections are taking place regularly. Submit a compliance plan to address this issue on or before September 4, 2025.
- 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. One staff member does not have the appropriate type of criminal record check through the Criminal Records Review Program on file. It is a requirement that all staff have this type of clearance in place to ensure safety of children. Submit a compliance plan to address this issue on or before August 29, 2025. The ECE certificates of two staff have not been validated through the BC ECE Registry. This is required to ensure validity of all certificates. Submit a compliance plan to address this issue on or before September 4, 2025. The emergency plan has not been practiced. It is important that all staff practice emergency plans at least once per year to ensure safety of children in an emergency. Submit a compliance plan to address this issue on or before September 4, 2025.
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?
Nooaitch Headstart has not reported a recent vacancy update. Contact the facility directly to confirm current availability.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Nooaitch Headstart'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 28, 2025.
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Operated by
Nooaitch Indian Band
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
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