Kermode Friendship Society Aboriginal Headstart
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Licensed preschool
Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated June 2, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.
Kermode Friendship Society Aboriginal Headstart 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 licensed preschool.
Availability
Vacancy last reported: June 2, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
20 findings recorded across 10 inspections since 2024. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
February 25, 2026Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportNovember 25, 2025Routine Inspection7 items noted
- Licensing
Licensing: A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility both the licence, including any terms or conditions of the licence, and the name of the manager.
Observation. Licence and manager name not displayed.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated Follow Up date to address the above noted citation.
CCLR Section 11(1) - 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 - Policies and Procedures
Policies and Procedures: A licensee must have all of the following: an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.
Observation. Emergency plan not in place.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 22(1)(b) - Records and Reporting
Records and Reporting: A licensee must keep, for each child requiring extra support, a current care plan showing the following information: the courses of action recommended by health care professionals to address the needs of the child requiring extra support.
Observation. Care plan missing information.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 58(1)(b) - Records and Reporting
Records and Reporting: A licensee must keep current records for each child showing the information set out in subsection (2).
Observation. Insufficient records.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 57(1)(a) - Staffing
Staffing: A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry.
Observation. Certificate not held or verified.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 19(4)(a) - Staffing
Staffing: A licensee must ensure that each employee practises implementing the emergency plan at least once each year.
Observation. Annual emergency plan not practised.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 22(2)(c)
January 9, 2025Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportDecember 24, 2024Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportDecember 11, 2024Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportNovember 26, 2024Routine Inspection6 items noted
- Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings
Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings: A licensee must ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair.
Observation. Licensee was not maintaining records.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 16(4)(b) - 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. Environment is unsafe for children in care.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 13(1) - Records and Reporting
Records and Reporting: A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: for each employee, the records required under section 19 (1) [character and skill requirements].
Observation. Insufficient employee records.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 56(1)(b) - Staffing
Staffing: A licensee must ensure that children have at all times immediate access to an employee who holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate, provided on completion of a course that meets the requirements of Schedule C.
Observation. Children did not have immediate access to an employee with a valid first aid and CPR ticket at all times. First aid certificated expired (insert date).
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 23(1)(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) - Staffing
Staffing: A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: a criminal record check for the person.
Observation. Employee criminal record was not obtained.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 19(1)(a)
May 16, 2024Complaint Investigation2 items noted
- Care and Supervision
Care and Supervision: A licensee must ensure that a child is not, while under the care or supervision of the licensee, subjected to emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse or neglect as those terms are defined in Schedule H.
Observation. Child was subjected to harmful actions (emotional abuse CCLR 52(2)(a)
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated Follow Up date to address the above noted citation.
CCLR Section 52(2) - 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)
April 29, 2024Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJanuary 30, 2024Non-Visit Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJanuary 11, 2024Routine Inspection5 items noted
- Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings
Physical Facility, Equipment and Furnishings: A licensee must ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair.
Observation. Licensee was not maintaining records.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 16(4)(b) - Records and Reporting
Records and Reporting: A licensee must immediately notify a parent or emergency contact if, while under the care or supervision of the licensee, the child becomes ill or is injured.
Observation. Inadequate notification.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 55(1)(a) - Records and Reporting
Records and Reporting: A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: a log of minor accidents, illnesses and unexpected events involving children, that did not require medical attention and were not reportable incidents described in Schedule H.
Observation. Insufficient records.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 56(1)(f) - 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) - Staffing
Staffing: A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: a criminal record check for the person.
Observation. Employee criminal record was not obtained.
Corrective action. The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date.
CCLR Section 19(1)(a)
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. Kermode Friendship Society Aboriginal Headstart is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Kermode Friendship Society Aboriginal Headstart 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 2, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Kermode Friendship Society Aboriginal 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 February 25, 2026.
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Operated by
Anderson, Charmaine
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
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