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Caterpillars Childcare Center

Licensed Group
3302 Sparks St, Terrace

Spaces available

30 months – 5 years · School age

Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated June 15, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.

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Caterpillars Childcare Center is a licensed group daycare in Terrace, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently reports available spaces for 30 months to 5 years and grade 1 to age 12.

Vacancy Reported

Availability

Under 36 monthsNo spaces
30 months to 5 yearsSpaces available
Licensed preschoolNo spaces
Grade 1 to age 12Spaces available

Vacancy last reported: June 15, 2026

Licensing

Health authorityNHA
OperatorKnutson, Karen

Health & safety record

9 findings recorded across 8 inspections since 2021. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.

July 31, 2025Routine Inspection5 items noted
  • Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings

    Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings: A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child.

    Observation. Children had access to hazards.

    Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.

    CCLR Section 17
  • Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings

    Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings: A licensee must ensure that any heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius.

    Observation. Water exceeded 49° Celsius.

    Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.

    CCLR Section 47
  • Records and Reporting

    Records and Reporting: The licensee must develop the care plan in consultation with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.

    Observation. No Care Plan developed.

    Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.

    CCLR Section 58(2)(a)
  • Records and Reporting

    Records and Reporting: A licensee must notify the medical health officer within 24 hours after a child is involved in, or may have been involved in, a reportable incident described in Schedule H while under the care or supervision of the licensee.

    Observation. Insufficient notification.

    Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.

    CCLR Section 55(2)(a)
  • Staffing

    Staffing: A licensee must ensure that each employee practises implementing the fire drill system at least once each month.

    Observation. Monthly fire drill not practised.

    Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.

    CCLR Section 22(2)(b)
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May 29, 2024Non-Visit Follow-up InspectionNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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May 16, 2024Routine Inspection1 item noted
  • Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings

    Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings: A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

    Observation. Shelf was not secured to wall and posed a tipping hazard.

    Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.

    CCLR Section 13(1)
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June 30, 2023Non-Visit Follow-up InspectionNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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June 7, 2023Routine Inspection2 items noted
  • Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings

    Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings: A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are located so as not to block or hamper an exit in the case of fire or other emergency.

    Observation. Exit blocked.

    Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.

    CCLR Section 15(1)(b)
  • Records and Reporting

    Records and Reporting: A licensee must keep current records for each child showing a record of any person who is not permitted access to the child.

    Observation. Insufficient records.

    Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.

    CCLR Section 57(2)(j)
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December 13, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up InspectionNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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August 9, 2021Non-Visit Follow-up InspectionNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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July 6, 2021Routine Inspection1 item noted
  • Records and Reporting

    Records and Reporting: A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.

    Observation. Insufficient records.

    Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.

    CCLR Section 57(2)(d)
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Inspection data from Northern Health, last synced June 26, 2026.

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. Caterpillars Childcare Center is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Caterpillars Childcare Center 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. Caterpillars Childcare Center'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 July 31, 2025.

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Operated by

Knutson, Karen

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

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