Apple Blossom Child Care Centre
1645 Bewicke Avenue, North Vancouver BC V7M 3C2 · Group Child Care (30 Months to School Age)
Inspection summary
Apple Blossom Child Care Centre has been inspected 15 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since April 21, 2021. The most recent inspection, on July 28, 2026, found no infractions.
5 of 15 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 5 infractions recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct health risks.
Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.
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.
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 8 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on June 22, 2026. For example:
The entire outdoor play area is enclosed and constructed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and ensures that children are free of harm. [CCLR Sec. 16(3)(a)(b)]
Equipment and utensilsLower risk
Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.
Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 17, 2023. For example:
Maintenance of Equipment: A log is kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]
Food safety training and certificationLower risk
Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.
Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 10, 2026. For example:
The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]
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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 17, 2025. For example:
The licensee has written parental consent to call a medical practitioner or ambulance in case of accident or illness, in cases where the parent cannot immediately be reached. [CCLR Sec. 57(3)(a)]
Other findingsLower risk
Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.
Recorded 17 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on June 10, 2026. For example:
Prior to employing staff the manager has met with each person and has obtained the appropriate documentation. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)]
About this data
These results come from Vancouver Coastal Health, 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.
15 inspections
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine Follow-up
1 infraction
- The entire outdoor play area is enclosed and constructed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and ensures that children are free of harm. [CCLR Sec. 16(3)(a)(b)]
- Routine
4 infractions
- The entire outdoor play area is enclosed and constructed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and ensures that children are free of harm. [CCLR Sec. 16(3)(a)(b)]
- Not in good repair.
- Not safely constructed.
- Prior to employing staff the manager has met with each person and has obtained the appropriate documentation. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)]
- Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]
- Emergency exits and fire drill system are approved by a local Fire Marshal. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(a)]
- The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]
- A record for each child containing the name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(a)]
- The entire outdoor play area is enclosed and constructed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and ensures that children are free of harm. [CCLR Sec. 16(3)(a)(b)]
- Routine
4 infractions
- A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].
- Hazardous objects and substances are inaccessible to children. [CCLR Sec 17]
- The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]
- A record for each child containing the name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(a)]
- The licensee has written parental consent to call a medical practitioner or ambulance in case of accident or illness, in cases where the parent cannot immediately be reached. [CCLR Sec. 57(3)(a)]
- Routine
0 infractions
- Routine
3 infractions
- All persons over the age of 12 that are ordinarily present on the premises while children are present are of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for each person. [CCLR Sec 20]
- The licensee has not obtained a criminal record check for all persons ordinarily present on the premises. [CCLR Sec. (20)(1)]
- Implementation of the fire drill system is practiced at least once each month, and implementation of the emergency plan is practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)(c)]
- Fire drills are not practiced at least once each month. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)]
- Staff ratios and group sizes comply with Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]
- The ratio of employees to children is less than that permitted in Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(b)]
- All persons over the age of 12 that are ordinarily present on the premises while children are present are of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for each person. [CCLR Sec 20]
- Routine
1 infraction
- Maintenance of Equipment: A log is kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]
- Routine Follow-up
1 infraction
- Staff ratios and group sizes comply with Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine
0 infractions
- Routine
5 infractions
- The entire outdoor play area is enclosed and constructed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and ensures that children are free of harm. [CCLR Sec. 16(3)(a)(b)]
- Not free from hazards.
- Not in good repair.
- All indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are suitable for the age and development of the children, safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair. [CCLR Sec. 16(4)]
- Children are adequately supervised by qualified employees in sufficient numbers to meet the needs of each child. [CCLR Sec.34(1)]
- Staff ratios and group sizes comply with Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]
- Children are provided with a comprehensive and coordinated program of indoor and outdoor activities that is designed for the development and care of the children, and is appropriate for the age and development of the children. [CCLR Sec. 44(1)(a)(b)(c) and Schedule(G)]
- The entire outdoor play area is enclosed and constructed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and ensures that children are free of harm. [CCLR Sec. 16(3)(a)(b)]
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine Follow-up
5 infractions
- The entire outdoor play area is enclosed and constructed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and ensures that children are free of harm. [CCLR Sec. 16(3)(a)(b)]
- Not free from hazards.
- Not in good repair.
- Implementation of the fire drill system is practiced at least once each month, and implementation of the emergency plan is practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)(c)]
- Fire drills are not practiced at least once each month. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)]
- Children are adequately supervised by qualified employees in sufficient numbers to meet the needs of each child. [CCLR Sec.34(1)]
- Staff ratios and group sizes comply with Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]
- Children are supervised at all times by a person who is an educator, an assistant or a responsible adult. [CCLR Sec. 39(1)]
- The entire outdoor play area is enclosed and constructed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and ensures that children are free of harm. [CCLR Sec. 16(3)(a)(b)]
- Routine Follow-up
1 infraction
- All persons over the age of 12 that are ordinarily present on the premises while children are present are of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for each person. [CCLR Sec 20]
- Routine
13 infractions
- A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].
- The facility, the furniture, equipment, fixtures and supplies are of sturdy and safe construction. They are easy to clean, and are clean and in good repair and free from hazards. [CCLR Sec. 13(2) and Sec. 15(1)(a)]
- The entire outdoor play area is enclosed and constructed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and ensures that children are free of harm. [CCLR Sec. 16(3)(a)(b)]
- All indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are suitable for the age and development of the children, safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair. [CCLR Sec. 16(4)]
- Hazardous objects and substances are inaccessible to children. [CCLR Sec 17]
- Employees caring for children who require extra support have the training and experience and demonstrate the skills necessary to care for those children. [CCLR Sec. 19(3)]
- All persons over the age of 12 that are ordinarily present on the premises while children are present are of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for each person. [CCLR Sec 20]
- The licensee has not obtained a criminal record check for all persons ordinarily present on the premises. [CCLR Sec. (20)(1)]
- Staff ratios and group sizes comply with Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]
- Behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of each child. [CCLR Sec.51(1)(a)]
- The behavioural guidance given to a child is consistent with any instructions in the child's care plan. [CCLR Sec.51(2)(a)]
- For each child requiring extra support, the licensee keeps a current care plan showing the required information. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)(2)]
- Ground Surfacing: The depth of loose fill material (protective surfacing) meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of the Standard of Practice. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]
- Maintenance of Equipment: A log is kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]
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