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Bee Happy Montessori House

Licensed Group
526 Normandy Rd, Victoria

Bee Happy Montessori House is a licensed group daycare in Victoria, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently has no reported availability.

Licensed

Availability

Under 36 monthsNo spaces
30 months to 5 yearsNo spaces
Licensed preschoolNo spaces
Grade 1 to age 12No spaces

Vacancy last reported: June 15, 2026

Licensing

License number64009765
License statusOperating
Health authorityVIHA
OperatorValeria Almeida

Health & safety record

43 findings recorded across 23 inspections since 2022. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.

June 17, 2026Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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February 9, 2026Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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January 15, 2026Routine5 items noted
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information:(i) a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency

    Observation. Licensing audited eight children's files. One child's file did not a photograph or a digital image.

    Corrective action. Ensure a photograph or digital image is obtained.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(i)
  • A licensee must ensure that each employee practices implementing the emergency plan at least once each year.

    Observation. Licensing observed employees did not implement the emergency plan at least one each year.

    Corrective action. Ensure staff implement the emergency plan at least one each year.

    3010 - CCLR 22(2)(c)
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a)name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number (MSP number does not apply to REC only) and immunization status.

    Observation. Licensing audited eight children's files. One child's file did not have a record of their sex.

    Corrective action. Ensure a record of the child's sex is obtained.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility

    Observation. Licensing audited eight children's files. Two children's file did not have a date of enrollment.

    Corrective action. Ensure a date of enrollment is obtained.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(b)
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner (doctor's name and number does not apply to REC only) and emergency contact

    Observation. Licensing audited eight children's files. One child's filed did not have a name and phone number for a medical practitioner.

    Corrective action. Ensure a name and number for a medical practitioner is obtained.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
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May 9, 2025Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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January 6, 2025Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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December 2, 2024Routine3 items noted
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (j) a record of any person who is not permitted access to the child

    Observation. Licensing audited eight children's files and two files did not contain a photo that can be used to identify child in an emergency.

    Corrective action. Ensure a photo that can be used to identify child in an emergency is obtained.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(j)
  • 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: (b) character references in respect of the person

    Observation. Licensing audited three staff files and two files did not contain character references.

    Corrective action. Ensure character references are obtained for employees.

    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(b)
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner (doctor's name and number does not apply to REC only) and emergency contact

    Observation. Licensing audited eight children's files and one file did not contain telephone number of medical practitioner.

    Corrective action. Ensure a telephone number of medical practitioner is obtained.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
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August 8, 2024Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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July 24, 2024Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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May 29, 2024Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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March 20, 2024Follow-Up2 items noted
  • 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. Licensing observed that a substitute staff's first aid certificate was expired on November 9, 2023 and they last worked on November 29, 2023 alone with the children.

    Corrective action. Ensure children have, at all the times, immediate access to an employee who holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate.

    3010 - CCLR 23(1)(a)
  • Without limiting subsection (1) a licensee must ensure that children attending a community care facility are divided into groups, with each group having no more children than that permitted in Schedule E, (except FCC/IHMACC/REC; child qualified if in age range or within one month (except GCC School Age)).
    3030 - CCLR 34(2)(a)
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February 5, 2024Follow-Up2 items noted
  • 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. Licensing observed that a substitute staff's first aid certificate was expired on November 9, 2023 and they last worked on November 29, 2023 alone with the children.

    Corrective action. Ensure children have, at all the times, immediate access to an employee who holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate.

    3010 - CCLR 23(1)(a)
  • Without limiting subsection (1) a licensee must ensure that children attending a community care facility are divided into groups, with each group having no more children than that permitted in Schedule E, (except FCC/IHMACC/REC; child qualified if in age range or within one month (except GCC School Age)).

    Observation. Licensing observed seven children in care with the Licensee (Ages: 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1) of those seven children five were under 36 months. Licensee stated she was aware she had more than the allowed maximum of three children under the age of 36 months in care. She would apply for a temporary placement request for two children under 36 months.

    Corrective action. Ensure that children attending a community care facility are divided into groups, with each group having no more children than that permitted in Schedule E.

    3030 - CCLR 34(2)(a)
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December 8, 2023Routine1 item noted
  • 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. Licensing observed that a substitute staff's first aid certificate was expired on November 9, 2023 and they last worked on November 29, 2023 alone with the children.

    Corrective action. Ensure children have, at all the times, immediate access to an employee who holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate.

    3010 - CCLR 23(1)(a)
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November 1, 2023Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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October 13, 2023Follow-Up1 item noted
  • A licensee must ensure that children are supervised at all times by a person who is an educator, an assistant or a responsible adult.

    Observation. Licensing observed an adult supervising all children in the outdoor area while the Licensee was inside on the computer. Licensee stated she was having a coffee and then going outside with the children.

    Corrective action. Ensure children are supervised at all times by a person who is an educator, an assistant or a responsible adult.

    3030 - CCLR 39(1)
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September 20, 2023Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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May 9, 2023Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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April 28, 2023Follow-Up4 items noted
  • A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment]
    3020 - CCLR 56(1)(c)
  • 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
    3000 - CCLR 17
  • Thorough daily, monthly and annual inspections, as well as maintenance and repairs of the outdoor play area are performed and recorded
    3000 - SPS DOLSOP (Inspected)
  • 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. Licensing observed the Licensee's first aid had expired in November 2022.

    Corrective action. Ensure children have at all times immediate access to an employee who holds a valid first aid certificate.

    3010 - CCLR 23(1)(a)
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March 24, 2023Routine4 items noted
  • 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. Licensing observed the Licensee's first aid had expired in November 2022.

    Corrective action. Ensure children have at all times immediate access to an employee who holds a valid first aid certificate.

    3010 - CCLR 23(1)(a)
  • Thorough daily, monthly and annual inspections, as well as maintenance and repairs of the outdoor play area are performed and recorded

    Observation. Licensing observed outdoor play space checks had not been recorded for the month of November and December 2022. Licensee stated they were performed but not recorded.

    Corrective action. Ensure all outdoor play space checks are recorded.

    3000 - SPS DOLSOP (Inspected)
  • A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment]

    Observation. Licensing observed fire drills had not been recorded for November and December, 2022. Licensee stated they were performed but not recorded.

    Corrective action. Ensure a record is kept of all fire drills performed.

    3020 - CCLR 56(1)(c)
  • 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. Licensing observed a can of Raid spray accessible on a half wall which measured 39 inches high. The can of Raid spray was accessible 31 inches from the corner of the half wall.

    Corrective action. Ensure children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to their health or safety.

    3000 - CCLR 17
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February 7, 2023Follow-UpNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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October 17, 2022Follow-Up2 items noted
  • Without limiting subsection (1) a licensee must ensure that children attending a community care facility are divided into groups, with each group having no more children than that permitted in Schedule E, (except FCC/IHMACC/REC; child qualified if in age range or within one month (except GCC School Age)).

    Observation. Licensing observed four children in care under 36 months which is more than the maximum permitted in Schedule E for children under 36 months for In-Home Multi-Age Child Care.

    3030 - CCLR 34(2)(a)
  • A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a valid 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. Licensing observed the two Early Childhood Educator certificates had not been verified.

    Corrective action. Ensure the ECE certificates have been verified by the early childhood educator registry.

    3010 - CCLR 19(4)(a)
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September 13, 2022Follow-Up2 items noted
  • Without limiting subsection (1) a licensee must ensure that children attending a community care facility are divided into groups, with each group having no more children than that permitted in Schedule E, (except FCC/IHMACC/REC; child qualified if in age range or within one month (except GCC School Age)).

    Observation. Licensing observed four children in care under 36 months which is more than the maximum permitted in Schedule E for children under 36 months for In-Home Multi-Age Child Care.

    3030 - CCLR 34(2)(a)
  • A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a valid 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. Licensing observed the two Early Childhood Educator certificates had not been verified.

    Corrective action. Ensure the ECE certificates have been verified by the early childhood educator registry.

    3010 - CCLR 19(4)(a)
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August 16, 2022Follow-Up9 items noted
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner (doctor's name and number does not apply to REC only) and emergency contact
    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
  • Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.
    3030 - CCLR 34(2)(b)
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a)name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number (MSP number does not apply to REC only) and immunization status.
    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
  • Without limiting subsection (1) a licensee must ensure that children attending a community care facility are divided into groups, with each group having no more children than that permitted in Schedule E, (except FCC/IHMACC/REC; child qualified if in age range or within one month (except GCC School Age)).

    Observation. Licensing observed four children in care under 36 months which is more than the maximum permitted in Schedule E for children under 36 months for In-Home Multi-Age Child Care.

    3030 - CCLR 34(2)(a)
  • A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a valid 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. Licensing observed the two Early Childhood Educator certificates had not been verified.

    Corrective action. Ensure the ECE certificates have been verified by the early childhood educator registry.

    3010 - CCLR 19(4)(a)
  • 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: copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person’s training and skills

    Observation. Licensing audited two staff files. One staff file did not have copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills.

    Corrective action. Ensure copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills is obtained for all staff.

    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(d)
  • Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs
    3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept)
  • 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 record of the person’s work history
    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(c)
  • A licensee must have in writing from a parent, and maintain at the community care facility, consent (b) to release a child to someone other than the parent.
    3070 - CCLR 57(3)(b)
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March 25, 2022Routine8 items noted
  • Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs

    Observation. Licensing observed the outdoor Playground check had not been completed since March 18, 2022.

    Corrective action. Ensure a log of all inspections, maintenance and repairs is maintained.

    3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept)
  • 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 record of the person’s work history

    Observation. Licensing audited two staff files. One staff file did not have a record of the person's work history.

    Corrective action. Ensure a record of the person's work history is obtained for all staff.

    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(c)
  • 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: copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person’s training and skills

    Observation. Licensing audited two staff files. One staff file did not have copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills.

    Corrective action. Ensure copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills is obtained for all staff.

    3010 - CCLR 19(1)(d)
  • A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a valid 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. Licensing observed the two Early Childhood Educator certificates had not been verified.

    Corrective action. Ensure the ECE certificates have been verified by the early childhood educator registry.

    3010 - CCLR 19(4)(a)
  • Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.

    Observation. Licensing observed a Responsible Adult providing care for children when the licensee should be providing care in a In-Home Multi-Age Child Care category of care.

    Corrective action. Ensure that the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.

    3030 - CCLR 34(2)(b)
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a)name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number (MSP number does not apply to REC only) and immunization status.

    Observation. Licensing audited eight children's files. Two children's files did not have a personal health number; three children's files did not have their immunization status on file.

    Corrective action. Ensure a medical insurance plan number and immunization status is obtained.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
  • A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner (doctor's name and number does not apply to REC only) and emergency contact

    Observation. Licensing audited eight children's files. Two children's files did not have the name or telephone number of medical practitioner.

    Corrective action. Ensure a telephone number of a medical practitioner is obtained.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
  • A licensee must have in writing from a parent, and maintain at the community care facility, consent (b) to release a child to someone other than the parent.

    Corrective action. Ensure the consent to release a child to someone other than the parent is obtained.

    3070 - CCLR 57(3)(b)
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Inspection data from Island Health, last synced July 8, 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

Is this daycare licensed?

Yes. Bee Happy Montessori House is licensed by VIHA under license number 64009765.

Does this daycare offer infant care?

No. Bee Happy Montessori House is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Bee Happy Montessori House 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. Bee Happy Montessori House'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

Valeria Almeida

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

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