Ehattesaht Head Start
Ehattesaht Head Start is a licensed group daycare in Zeballos, BC.
Licensing
Health & safety record
12 findings recorded across 6 inspections since 2024. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
April 20, 2026Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportApril 20, 2026Routine6 items noted
- 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 observed that staff files did not have record of the work history.
Corrective action. Ensure that staff files contain record of work history.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(c) - A licensee must ensure that each employee practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month,
Observation. Licensing observed that fire drills had not been conducted or recorded since summer 2025.
Corrective action. Ensure that fire drills are being conducted and recorded at least one a month.
3010 - CCLR 22(2)(b) - A licensee must ensure that each employee practices implementing the emergency plan at least once each year.
Observation. Licensing observed that no emergency drill has been completed within the last year.
Corrective action. Ensure that emergency drills are being completed and documented at least once a year.
3010 - CCLR 22(2)(c) - A licensee must do all of the following:(b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote the health, safety and dignity of persons in care
Observation. Licensing observed that no play space inspections were being conducted or documented.
Corrective action. Ensure that inspections of the play space are being conducted and documented.
3070 - CCALA 7(1)(b)(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 observed that no criminal record check has been obtained for early childhood educator who is on site.
Corrective action. Ensure that every who has been hired has a valid criminal record check.
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: (b) character references in respect of the person
Observation. Licensing observed that staff files did not contain character references.
Corrective action. Ensure that all staff files contain character references.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(b)
September 17, 2025Follow-Up2 items noted
- A licensee must have in writing from a parent, and maintain at the community care facility, consent (a) to call a medical practitioner or ambulance in case of accident or illness if the parent cannot immediately be reached,3070 - CCLR 57(3)(a)
- 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 no staff files were kept at the licensed facility and were stored at another location entirely.
Corrective action. Ensure that all files are accessible and are easy to retrieve in a timely manner.
3070 - CCLR 59(a)
July 4, 2025Routine2 items 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 no staff files were kept at the licensed facility and were stored at another location entirely.
Corrective action. Ensure that all files are accessible and are easy to retrieve in a timely manner.
3070 - CCLR 59(a) - A licensee must have in writing from a parent, and maintain at the community care facility, consent (a) to call a medical practitioner or ambulance in case of accident or illness if the parent cannot immediately be reached,
Observation. Licensing observed that 2 files were missing written consent to call medical practitioner or ambulance.
Corrective action. Ensure that every family has provided written consent to call medical practitioner or ambulance.
3070 - CCLR 57(3)(a)
December 10, 2024Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJuly 9, 2024Routine2 items 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 observed two children's records were missing MSP numbers.
Corrective action. Ensure that all children's records contain MSP numbers.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a) - 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 observed that two children were missing photos.
Corrective action. Ensure that all children enrolled have a photo on file.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(i)
Inspection data from Island Health, last synced July 8, 2026.
Fees & funding
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Frequently asked questions
Is this daycare licensed?
Yes. Ehattesaht Head Start is licensed by VIHA under license number 280536.
When was availability last updated?
Ehattesaht Head Start has not reported a recent vacancy update. Contact the facility directly to confirm current availability.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Ehattesaht Head Start'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 20, 2026.
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Operated by
Ehattesaht First Nation
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.