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Cribs and Crayons

509 West 24th Street, North Vancouver BC V7M 2E2 · Multi-Age Child Care

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Cribs and Crayons has been inspected 9 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since June 29, 2021. The most recent inspection, on May 20, 2026, found no infractions.

4 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 1 infraction 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.

  • 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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 5, 2024. For example: 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)]

  • 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 2 times on May 21, 2024. For example: The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]

  • 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 May 6, 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 once on May 21, 2024. For example: 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)]

  • 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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 5, 2024. For example: Staff ratios and group sizes comply with Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]

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.

9 inspections

  1. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  2. Routine

    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)]
  3. Routine

    0 infractions

  4. Routine

    2 infractions

    • 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)]
    • Staff ratios and group sizes comply with Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]
  5. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  6. Routine

    7 infractions

    • A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].
    • 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)]
    • The licensee keeps current records of each employee as required under Sec. 19(1). [CCLR Sec.56(b)]
    • Staff ratios and group sizes comply with Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]
    • There is current log of minor incidents, illnesses and unexpected events, that did not require medical attention and were not reportable incidents described in Schedule H. [CCLR Sec. 56 (1)(f)]
    • The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]
      • A record for each child containing a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(i)]
      • A record for each child containing any notification of a parent, emergency contact or medical health officer made under CCLR section 55 [notification of illness or injury] is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(g)]
      • A record for each child containing any special instruction respecting the childs diet, medication, participation in a program of activities, or other matter relevant to the childs care that is given by the childs parent to the licensee and agreed to by the licensee is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(h)]
      • A record of any person who is not permitted access to the child is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(j)]
      • A record for each child containing the date of enrolment in the facility is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(b)]
      • A record for each child containing the date on which the child stops attending the facility is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(k)]
      • A record for each child containing the name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(d)]
      • A record for each child containing any medication administered to the child, including the amount and the time at which the medication was administered is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(f)]
      • A record for each child containing any illness, allergy or medical disability disclosed to the licensee by the child or his or her parent or medical practitioner is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(e)]
      • 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 certificates, or copies of certificates, of early childhood educators and assistants are prominently displayed in the facility. [CCLR 11(4)]
  7. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Hazardous objects and substances are inaccessible to children. [CCLR Sec 17]
  8. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Hazardous objects and substances are inaccessible to children. [CCLR Sec 17]
    • There is evidence of employees' continued compliance with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs. [CCLR Sec 21(1)]
    • The licensee has written, parental consent to release a child to someone other than the parent. [CCLR Sec. 57(3)(b)]
  9. Routine

    0 infractions

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