Little Bears Early Childhood Education Centre
Little Bears Early Childhood Education Centre 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: July 7, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
11 findings recorded across 12 inspections since 2021. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
April 14, 2026RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 8, 2025Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportApril 16, 2025Routine2items noted
- Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs
Observation. Licensee stated a log was not being kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs of the outdoor area.
Corrective action. Ensure a log is kept of all maintenance & repairs of the outdoor area.
3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept) - 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 documented for March 2025. Staff stated they did not practice a fire drill in March.
Corrective action. Ensure that each employee practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month.
3010 - CCLR 22(2)(b)
July 11, 2024Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJune 26, 2024Follow-Up3items noted
- 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)
- 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 the Group Child Care (Under 36 Months) program had not recorded fire drill for the months of February and March 2024.
Corrective action. ensure a currently record kept for implementation of monthly fire drills and yearly emergency plan practices.
3020 - CCLR 56(1)(c) - In respect of a record referred to in this Division, a licensee must (b) keep a record other than one referred to in paragraph (a) in a place from which it can be retrieved within a reasonable time, on request,3070 - CCLR 59(b)
April 22, 2024Routine3items noted
- In respect of a record referred to in this Division, a licensee must (b) keep a record other than one referred to in paragraph (a) in a place from which it can be retrieved within a reasonable time, on request,
Observation. Licensing conducted an routine inspection and was unable to review staff files. None of the staff had access to the staff files and manager away on vacation the week of April 22-26, 2024.
Corrective action. Ensure records other than those referred to in Sections 56058, in n a place from which they can be retrieved within a reasonable time, on request.
3070 - CCLR 59(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.
Corrective action. Ensure all children's files have current record of immunization status.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a) - 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 the Group Child Care (Under 36 Months) program had not recorded fire drill for the months of February and March 2024.
Corrective action. ensure a currently record kept for implementation of monthly fire drills and yearly emergency plan practices.
3020 - CCLR 56(1)(c)
June 7, 2023Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportApril 21, 2023RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportFebruary 7, 2023Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJune 3, 2022RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJanuary 26, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up2items noted
- 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)
- 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)
December 7, 2021Routine1item noted
- 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 12 children's files; two were missing immunization status.
Corrective action. Ensure all children have immunization status on file.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
Inspection data from Island Health, last synced August 2, 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. Little Bears Early Childhood Education Centre is licensed by Island Health under license number 64007140.
Does this daycare offer infant care?
No. Little Bears Early Childhood Education Centre is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Little Bears Early Childhood Education Centre 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 July 7, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Little Bears Early Childhood Education Centre'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 April 14, 2026.
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Operated by
Jennifer Paine
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated August 23, 2026.
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