Circle Of Friends Daycare Centre
Spaces available
30 months – 5 years
Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated June 15, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.
Circle Of Friends Daycare Centre is a licensed group daycare in Penticton, 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: June 15, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
3 critical and 7 non-critical findings recorded since 2021.
May 26, 2026Routine 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. One staff criminal record clearance letter is not addressed to the facility. All criminal record clearance letters must be in the facility name to ensure the validity of the letter. Submit to licensing by June 2, 2026, evidence the criminal record clearance letter for the staff has been obtained and is addressed to the facility. A volunteer who is occasionally present in the facility does not have evidence of character references or evidence the person has complied with the province's immunization control programs. Incomplete screening of persons present with the children increase risk to children. Submit to licensing by June 2, 2026, evidence of having obtained the missing information.
May 23, 2025Routine Inspection1 critical, 1 non-critical
- C3.2 - Are persons qualified and appropriately replaced?Critical
Observation. One staff's educator certificate has not been verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood registry. Submit to licensing by May 30, 2025 evidence the staff certificate has been verified by the early childhood registry.
- C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical
Observation. It was observed that one care plan had not been dated. Care plans must be maintained to ensure the information is current and relevant. Submit to licensing by May 30, 2025 evidence the care plan has been dated.
April 30, 2024Routine Inspection1 critical, 1 non-critical
- C3.2 - Are persons qualified and appropriately replaced?Critical
Observation. All staff certificates have not been verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the ECE Registry.
- 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 wall in the Group Child Care (30 Months to School Age) classroom is in poor repair.
April 26, 2023Routine Inspection1 non-critical
- C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical
Observation. One care plan was not signed or dated. This was resolved during inspection.
April 20, 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. One staff CRC has expired.
- C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical
Observation. A child who requires extra support does not have a care plan.
April 13, 2021Routine 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. The managers name was not posted in a prominent place. Corrected during inspection.
- C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical
Observation. A Dr. name and phone number was missing in one file. Corrected during inspection.
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. Circle Of Friends Daycare Centre is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Circle Of Friends Daycare 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 June 15, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Circle Of Friends Daycare 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 May 26, 2026.
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Operated by
Circle of Friends Daycare Centre Ltd.
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
Operated by
Circle of Friends Daycare Centre Ltd.
Last updated July 7, 2026.
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