Happy Foot
2749 Walpole Crescent, North Vancouver BC V7H 1K7 · Multi-Age Child Care
Inspection summary
Happy Foot has been inspected 8 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since May 31, 2021. The most recent inspection, on August 17, 2026, found no infractions.
2 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 11 infractions recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct health risks.
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.
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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 30, 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 30, 2026. For example:
Staff are trained in the implementation of the fire drill system and the emergency plan, including the use of any equipment noted in the fire drill system and emergency plan. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(a)]
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 30, 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)]
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 July 21, 2026. For example:
All records referred to in CCLR sections 56 to 58 are kept in a single place at the facility. [CCLR Sec. 59(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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 30, 2026. For example:
A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(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.
8 inspections
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine Follow-up
5 infractions
- A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(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)]
- Staff are trained in the implementation of the fire drill system and the emergency plan, including the use of any equipment noted in the fire drill system and emergency plan. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(a)]
- The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]
- Maintenance of Equipment: Thorough inspections of the outdoor play space are conducted regularly. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space] (13)
- Routine
6 infractions
- A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(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)]
- Not safely constructed.
- Staff are trained in the implementation of the fire drill system and the emergency plan, including the use of any equipment noted in the fire drill system and emergency plan. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(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)]
- All records referred to in CCLR sections 56 to 58 are kept in a single place at the facility. [CCLR Sec. 59(a)]
- Maintenance of Equipment: Thorough inspections of the outdoor play space are conducted regularly. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space] (13)
- Monthly detailed inspections of the play space have not been conducted, including a check of the landscaping and fencing and overall condition of equipment to ensure that they do not pose any hazards to children.
- Routine
1 infraction
- The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]
- Routine
1 infraction
- Hazardous objects and substances are inaccessible to children. [CCLR Sec 17]
- Routine
4 infractions
- A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry [CCLR Sec. 19(4)(a)]
- The licensee keeps current records of each employee as required under Sec. 19(1). [CCLR Sec.56(b)]
- There is a diaper changing area that is adjacent to a wash basin, that is located away from the food preparation area, and that has a covered container for soiled clothing. [CCLR Sec. 14(4)]
- The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]
- Routine
1 infraction
- A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].
- Routine
0 infractions
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