Operating without a Licence: Child Care   

Unlicensed child care providers may care for only two children or a sibling group, not related to them, at any one time.  If someone cares for more than the allowed number of children outlined in the Community Care and Assisted Living Act, without a community care facility licence, they may be operating in contravention.

Please note, if the facility you were looking for is not listed, it may be due to one of the following:

• No complaint has been made in regards to the facility you are looking for;
• The facility is not required to be licensed (only 1 or 2 children receiving care);
• The facility is operating as an exempted program: see Child Care Licensing Regulation Section 3;
• The facility may be licensed: you can search for a licensed facility here; or
• The facility is newly licensed and information has not yet been updated.

Operating without a Licence: Residential Care   

Unlicensed providers may provide care for only one or two persons not related to them by blood or marriage. If someone cares for more than the allowed number of persons outlined in the Community Care and Assisted Living Act, without a community care facility licence, they may be operating in contravention.

Please note: If the facility you were looking for is not listed, it may be due to one of the following:

• No complaint has been made in regards to the facility you are looking for;
• The facility is not required to be licensed (only 1 or 2 persons receiving care);
• The facility may be licensed: you can search for a licensed facility here;
• The facility is newly licensed and information has not yet been updated; or
• The facility may be registered as Assisted Living: search here for more information.

Health Authority Community Care Licensing Programs investigate any complaint that an unlicensed facility is being operated.

This page provides information regarding facilities which have been found to be operating in contravention of the Community Care and Assisted Living Act.