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Golden Star's Early Learning Centre

829 15th St W, North Vancouver BC V7P 1M5 · Group Child Care (Under 36 Months)

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Golden Star's Early Learning Centre has been inspected 10 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since June 7, 2021. The most recent inspection, on May 26, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

4 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 9 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hand hygiene is the most important way to stop germs spreading between children, residents and staff. Inspectors check that sinks are stocked and easy to reach, that staff wash their hands when required (for example after diapering or before handling food), and that sick staff stay away from work.

    Recorded once on May 12, 2026. For example: There is an established program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene. [CCLR Sec. 46(1)]

  • 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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on May 26, 2026. For example: There is an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(b)]

  • 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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 12, 2026. For example: The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 12, 2026. For example: Equipment, furniture and supplies are located so as not to block or hamper exits in the case of fire or other emergency. [CCLR Sec. 15(1)(b)]

  • 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 20, 2025. For example: First aid kits are readily accessible to all employees, including while care is provided away from premises. [CCLR Sec. 23(2)]

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.

10 inspections

  1. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • There is an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(b)]
  2. Routine

    8 infractions

    • A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].
    • Equipment, furniture and supplies are located so as not to block or hamper exits in the case of fire or other emergency. [CCLR Sec. 15(1)(b)]
    • 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)]
    • There is an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(b)]
    • There is an established program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene. [CCLR Sec. 46(1)]
    • The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]
      • A record for each child containing the daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(c)]
      • 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)]
    • For each child requiring extra support, the licensee keeps a current care plan showing the required information. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)(2)]
      • The licensee does not keep a current care plan for each child requiring extra support. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)]
    • The certificates, or copies of certificates, of early childhood educators and assistants are prominently displayed in the facility. [CCLR 11(4)]
  3. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  4. Routine

    4 infractions

    • A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].
    • First aid kits are readily accessible to all employees, including while care is provided away from premises. [CCLR Sec. 23(2)]
    • 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)]
      • The emergency plan is not practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(c)]
      • Fire drills are not practiced at least once each month. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)]
    • 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)]
  5. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Follow-up

    3 infractions

    • The licensee keeps current records of each employee as required under Sec. 19(1). [CCLR Sec.56(b)]
    • Behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of each child. [CCLR Sec.51(1)(a)]
    • The certificates, or copies of certificates, of early childhood educators and assistants are prominently displayed in the facility. [CCLR 11(4)]
  7. Routine

    4 infractions

    • A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].
    • The licensee keeps current records of each employee as required under Sec. 19(1). [CCLR Sec.56(b)]
    • Behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of each child. [CCLR Sec.51(1)(a)]
    • The certificates, or copies of certificates, of early childhood educators and assistants are prominently displayed in the facility. [CCLR 11(4)]
  8. Routine

    0 infractions

  9. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Equipment, furniture and supplies are located so as not to block or hamper exits in the case of fire or other emergency. [CCLR Sec. 15(1)(b)]
  10. Routine

    0 infractions

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