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Blueberry Creek Early Learning & Care Centre

200 Centre Avenue Castlegar BC V1N 3B9 · Child Care - Licensing

Official record from Interior Health →

Inspection summary

Blueberry Creek Early Learning & Care Centre has been inspected 11 times by Interior Health Authority since December 12, 2016. The most recent inspection, on April 8, 2026, found no infractions.

9 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct health risks.

The last 4 inspections in a row found no infractions. The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 23, 2022. For example: 1 - Are written policies and procedures in place to guide employees in all matters regarding the care and supervision of children?

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded once on January 16, 2018. For example: 1 - Is the facility safe, sanitary, free from hazards, in good repair, and appropriate for the age and development of children?

About this data

These results come from Interior Health Authority, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

11 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Substantiated complaint

    1 infraction

    • C2.1 - Are written policies and procedures in place to guide employees in all matters regarding the care and supervision of children?
      • Observation(s): It was alleged that children were permitted to attend the facility with pinkeye. Staff and Manager confirmed that children have attended without confirmation that the pinkeye had been treated. The illness policy was missing clear guidelines for staff to assess when a child can return to care. This contravention is considered as corrected as prior to the completion of this report, a revised illness policy was sent to families and reviewed with all staff.
      • C2.1G - Keep current written policies and procedures that guide employees in the care and supervision of children; 56 (1) (d)
  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Substantiated complaint

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection Follow-up

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Monitoring

    2 infractions

    • C1.1 - Does the licensee continually inform licensing of any significant changes to the structure or operation of the facility?
      • Observation(s): Observations : Licence, manager name posted. IT/ECE/Assitants certificate posted in the Preschool and Infant toddler service types No significant changes to the structure or operation of the facility. Infraction: ECE and Assistant certificates were in a file posted to the notice board in the 3- 5 program. - Corrected during inspection - All certificates are now posted.
      • C1.1G - Display educator/assistant certificates in a prominent place; 11( 4 )
    • C7.1 - Is the facility safe, sanitary, free from hazards, in good repair, and appropriate for the age and development of children?
      • Observation(s): Janitors supply room door was unlocked today - Senior staff immediately locked door - This item was corrected during inspection.
      • C7.1L - 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 child; 17
  11. Monitoring

    0 infractions

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