Gillybird Nature Academy 3
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Licensed preschool
Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated June 23, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.
Gillybird Nature Academy 3 is a licensed group daycare in Victoria, 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 23, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
17 findings recorded across 12 inspections since 2021. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
May 13, 2026RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 14, 2025Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportApril 3, 2025Routine1item noted
- 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 oberved an ITE and an RA with nine children at the time of inspection. Manager stated that the ECE was moved to another location around noon this date and that the RA was replacing the ECE.
Corrective action. Ensure ratio of staff the children is no less than in schedule E.
3030 - CCLR 34(2)(b)
March 13, 2024Routine1item noted
- 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 four children's files and one child's file was missing the date of enrollment.
Corrective action. Ensure that all children's files contain a record of date of enrollment.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(b)
January 29, 2024Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJanuary 19, 2024Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportSeptember 25, 2023Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMarch 21, 2023Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMarch 21, 2023RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJanuary 26, 2022Follow-Up8items noted
- 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 audited two of three staff files; of which one ECE and one ECEA certificate had not been verified. This item was corrected at the time of inspection.
Corrective action. Ensure a person is not employed in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry.
3010 - CCLR 19(4)(a) - A licensee must ensure that each employee practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month,
Observation. Licensing observed fire drills had not been implemented since July 2021. Licensee stated fire drills had been performed apart from the month of December 2021, however not recorded.
Corrective action. Ensure that each employee practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month.
3010 - CCLR 22(2)(b) - 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 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 current record re: implementation of monthly fire drill system & yearly emergency plan practices were not kept. Monthly fire drill was last recorded July 28, 2021 and yearly emergency plan practices were last recorded January 6, 2021.
Corrective action. Ensure a current record is kept respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment].
3020 - CCLR 56(1)(c) - 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 five of 15 children's files; of which one was missing the date of enrollment. This item was corrected at time of inspection.
Corrective action. Ensure for each child, a record is kept showing the date of enrolment in the community care facility.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(b) - 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 five of 15 children's files; of which one was missing a photograph or digital image of the child that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency. This item was corrected at time of inspection.
Corrective action. Ensure for each child, a photograph or digital image is kept that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(i) - 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. Licensing audited two of three staff files; of which one staff was missing a criminal record check pertaining to the community care facility.
Corrective action. Ensure a person is not employed 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 a criminal record check for the person.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(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: evidence that the person has complied with the Province’s immunization and tuberculosis control programs
Observation. Licensing audited two of three staff files; both of which were missing evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs. This item was corrected at the time of inspection.
Corrective action. Ensure a person is not employed 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 evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(f)
January 24, 2022Routine7items 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]
Observation. Licensing observed current record re: implementation of monthly fire drill system & yearly emergency plan practices were not kept. Monthly fire drill was last recorded July 28, 2021 and yearly emergency plan practices were last recorded January 6, 2021.
Corrective action. Ensure a current record is kept respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment].
3020 - CCLR 56(1)(c) - 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 five of 15 children's files; of which one was missing a photograph or digital image of the child that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency. This item was corrected at time of inspection.
Corrective action. Ensure for each child, a photograph or digital image is kept that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(i) - 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 five of 15 children's files; of which one was missing the date of enrollment. This item was corrected at time of inspection.
Corrective action. Ensure for each child, a record is kept showing the date of enrolment in the community care facility.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(b) - 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. Licensing audited two of three staff files; of which one staff was missing a criminal record check pertaining to the community care facility.
Corrective action. Ensure a person is not employed 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 a criminal record check for the person.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(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: evidence that the person has complied with the Province’s immunization and tuberculosis control programs
Observation. Licensing audited two of three staff files; both of which were missing evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs. This item was corrected at the time of inspection.
Corrective action. Ensure a person is not employed 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 evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(f) - 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 audited two of three staff files; of which one ECE and one ECEA certificate had not been verified. This item was corrected at the time of inspection.
Corrective action. Ensure a person is not employed in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry.
3010 - CCLR 19(4)(a) - A licensee must ensure that each employee practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month,
Observation. Licensing observed fire drills had not been implemented since July 2021. Licensee stated fire drills had been performed apart from the month of December 2021, however not recorded.
Corrective action. Ensure that each employee practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month.
3010 - CCLR 22(2)(b)
August 10, 2021Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportInspection data from Island Health, last synced August 21, 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 3 is licensed by Island Health under license number 64012627.
Does this daycare offer infant care?
No. Gillybird Nature Academy 3 is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Gillybird Nature Academy 3 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 3'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 May 13, 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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