Mountain Montessori Early Learning Centre
Spaces available
30 months – 5 years
Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated May 28, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.
Mountain Montessori Early Learning Centre is a licensed group daycare in Nelson, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently reports available spaces for 30 months to 5 years.
Availability
Vacancy last reported: May 28, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
2 critical and 5 non-critical findings recorded since 2022.
June 10, 2026Routine InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 26, 2025Routine InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 22, 2024Routine Inspection1 critical, 1 non-critical
- C3.2 - Are persons qualified and appropriately replaced?Critical
Observation. There was no evidence in the staff files confirming educator certificates had been verified by the director of the early childhood educator registry. Submit by the follow up date noted evidence confirming educator certificates have been verified.
- C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical
Observation. A review of the children's records indicated the following: - several were missing the name and contact number for a medical practitioner - two were missing their medical insurance plan number - one was missing the date of enrolment in the facility Submit by the follow up date noted the system created and implemented to ensure children's records are complete containing all required information.
March 9, 2023Routine Inspection1 non-critical
- C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical
Observation. Observations: Log of minor injuries/incidents unexpected events updated regularly, play space inspections recorded appropriately, children's arrival and departure times consistently recorded Contraventions: One child's record was missing an emergency contact other than the parent. One child's file is missing a photograph or digital image
October 25, 2022Routine Inspection1 critical, 2 non-critical
- C1.1 - Does the licensee continually inform licensing of any significant changes to the structure or operation of the facility?Critical
Observation. Observations : Licence and ECE Certificates posted - notification regarding outdoor play area change and transportation plan in progress. Contravention. The Manager name needs to be posted in a prominent location.
- C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical
Observation. Observations: Log of minor injuries/incidents unexpected events updated regularly, play space inspections recorded appropriately, children's arrival and departure times consistently recorded, reportable incident reported and mitigated appropriately Contravention: A review of the children's records found some children's files to be missing information.
- C5.1 - Are healthy eating and nutritional habits promoted and practiced?Non-critical
Observation. Occasionally children are provided with a special snack. Manager informs parents verbally, however a record is not kept.
April 4, 2022Routine Inspection1 non-critical
- C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical
Observation. Observations : System in place to ensure children's records are complete. FLO tested system and found child files to be complete, log of minor injuries/incidents unexpected events updated regularly, play space inspections recorded appropriately. Contraventions: Currently attendance records whether a child is present or absent. It is a requirement that children's arrival and departure times are recorded. There were two service delivery incidents that need to be reported to Licensing.
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. Mountain Montessori Early Learning Centre is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Mountain Montessori Early Learning Centre 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 May 28, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Mountain Montessori Early Learning Centre'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 June 10, 2026.
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Operated by
Heidi Betts
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
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