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Poka Poka Daycare

Licensed Family
624 Sedger Rd, Victoria

Poka Poka Daycare is a licensed family 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 16, 2026

Licensing

License number64012733
License statusOperating
Health authorityIsland Health
OperatorRisa Russell

Health & safety record

11 findings recorded across 9 inspections since 2021. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.

July 22, 2026Routine1item noted
  • 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 one Early Childhood Educator certificate was not displayed in a prominent place in the care facility.

    Corrective action. Ensure all Early Childhood Educator certificates are displayed in a prominent place in the care facility.

    3080 - CCLR 11(4)
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March 7, 2025Routine1item noted
  • A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene.

    Observation. Licensing observed that the children's sleep mats were stacked with bedding touching.

    Corrective action. Ensure a program to instruct children in and to practice the rules of health and hygiene is established.

    3060 - CCLR 46(1)
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May 23, 2024Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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April 18, 2024RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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May 30, 2023Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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March 24, 2023RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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March 29, 2022Non-Visit Follow-up6items noted
  • Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs
    3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept)
  • 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)
  • Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs
    3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept)
  • 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)
  • 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
    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(i)
  • 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
    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(i)
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February 8, 2022Routine3items noted
  • Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs

    Observation. There was no log kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs of the outdoor area.

    Corrective action. Ensure a log is kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs of the outdoor area.

    3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept)
  • 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 seven children's files and one was missing a photograph or digital image that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency.

    Corrective action. Ensure all children have a photograph or digital image on file 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: (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 seven children's files; one was missing medical practitioner name and telephone number and two were missing medical practitioner phone number.

    Corrective action. Ensure all children have a name and telephone number of a medical practitioner on file.

    3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
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October 21, 2021Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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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. Poka Poka Daycare is licensed by Island Health under license number 64012733.

Does this daycare offer infant care?

No. Poka Poka Daycare is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Poka Poka Daycare 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 16, 2026.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Poka Poka Daycare'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 22, 2026.

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Operated by

Risa Russell

Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated August 23, 2026.

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