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The Learning Cove

Licensed Group
5505 Butler St, Summerland

Spaces available

Infant / toddler · 30 months – 5 years

Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated July 9, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.

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The Learning Cove is a licensed group daycare in Summerland, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently reports available spaces for under 36 months and 30 months to 5 years.

Vacancy Reported

Availability

Under 36 monthsSpaces available
30 months to 5 yearsSpaces available
Licensed preschoolNo spaces
Grade 1 to age 12No spaces

Vacancy last reported: July 9, 2026

Licensing

Health authorityIHA
OperatorKerstin Scullard

Health & safety record

No critical violations on record. 5 non-critical findings noted since 2023.

June 17, 2026Routine Inspection1non-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. A yoga teacher who is scheduled to provide yoga instruction to children does not have evidence of a criminal record check, character references or evidence of compliance with the Provinces immunization programs. One staff file does not contain character references. Incomplete staff/volunteer files increases the risk that unsuitable individuals may work with children, potentially compromising children's safety and wellbeing. Submit to licensing by June 25, 2026, evidence the missing information has been collected and is in the files.

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June 16, 2025Routine Inspection2non-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. Two staff records did not contain evidence that the person has complied with the province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs. Incomplete staff immunization records may pose risk to the children if a disease outbreak were to occur. The contravention was resolved during the inspection.

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

    Observation. One child file is missing a medical insurance plan number. Incomplete child records increase risk to children in emergency situations. The missing medical insurance plan number was collected from the parent during the inspection.

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March 26, 2025Routine Inspection Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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June 11, 2024Routine Inspection1non-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 ECE certificate was not verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry. This was cleared during inspection.

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May 31, 2023Routine Inspection1non-critical
  • C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical

    Observation. One child's records was missing their immunization status; another child's records was missing medical practitioner information.

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Inspection data from Interior Health, last synced August 20, 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. The Learning Cove is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. The Learning Cove 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 July 9, 2026.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. The Learning Cove'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 17, 2026.

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Operated by

Kerstin Scullard

Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated August 23, 2026.

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