Gillybird Nature Academy
Gillybird Nature Academy 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.
Availability
Vacancy last reported: June 23, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
11 findings recorded across 11 inspections since 2022. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
July 17, 2026Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJune 15, 2026Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJune 9, 2026Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 28, 2026RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 14, 2025RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportNovember 5, 2024Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJune 24, 2024RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJuly 14, 2023Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJune 7, 2023Routine1item noted
- In respect of a record referred to in this Division, a licensee must (a) keep in a single place at the community care facility the records referred to in sections 56 to 58,
Observation. Licensing observed that one staff's file was not kept at the facility.
Corrective action. Ensure that all staff files are kept in a single place with the facility records.
3070 - CCLR 59(a)
July 22, 2022Follow-Up7items noted
- A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (c) daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure3070 - CCLR 57(2)(c)
- A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (c) daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure3070 - CCLR 57(2)(c)
- A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility the certificate of any educator or assistant employed to work in the community care facility.3080 - CCLR 11(4)
- A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility the certificate of any educator or assistant employed to work in the community care facility.3080 - CCLR 11(4)
- A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene.3060 - CCLR 46(1)
- 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 child3000 - CCLR 17
- A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene.3060 - CCLR 46(1)
February 3, 2022Routine3items noted
- A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (c) daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure
Observation. Licensing observed attendance records were missing time of departure for all children in care on February 2, 2022 and January 12, 2022.
Corrective action. Ensure a current attendance records showing time of arrival and departure of children in care.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(c) - A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility the certificate of any educator or assistant employed to work in the community care facility.
Observation. Licensing observed that a certificate for an Infant Toddler Educator was not displayed in a prominent place at the community care facility. Corrected at time of inspection.
Corrective action. Ensure that a certificate of any educator or assistant employed at the community care facility is displayed in a prominent place in the facility.
3080 - CCLR 11(4) - A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene.
Observation. Licensing observed children bedding that was being used during the week was left on the cots and stacked touching each other. Licensing observed sheets and linen used by different children in care were all piled together on a chair.
Corrective action. Ensure a program practices the rules of health and hygiene when storing and providing children with bedding and napping equipment.
3060 - CCLR 46(1)
Inspection data from Island Health, last synced August 18, 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. Gillybird Nature Academy is licensed by Island Health under license number 64009531.
Does this daycare offer infant care?
No. Gillybird Nature Academy is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Gillybird Nature Academy 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 23, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Gillybird Nature Academy'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 17, 2026.
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Operated by
Gillybird Nature Schools Ltd.
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated August 23, 2026.
Operated by
Gillybird Nature Schools Ltd.
Last updated August 23, 2026.
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