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Happy Times Family Child Care

3768 Knight St, Vancouver BC V5N 3L6 · In-Home Multi-Age Child Care

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Happy Times Family Child Care has been inspected 9 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since February 2, 2022. The most recent inspection, on July 22, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

5 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded once on February 2, 2022. For example: Heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius. [CCLR Sec.47]

  • 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 February 2, 2022. For example: There is an established program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene. [CCLR Sec. 46(1)]

  • 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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 22, 2026. For example: 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]

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 28, 2024. 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)]

  • 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 3 times on February 2, 2022. 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)]

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

    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]
  2. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  3. Routine

    3 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.
    • Hazardous objects and substances are inaccessible to children. [CCLR Sec 17]
    • 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)]
  4. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  5. Routine

    3 infractions

    • A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].
    • 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 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)]
  6. Routine

    0 infractions

  7. Routine

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  9. Routine

    12 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 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)]
      • Play materials and/or equipment are not suitable for the age and development of the children. [CCLR Sec. 16(4)(a)]
    • Hazardous objects and substances are inaccessible to children. [CCLR Sec 17]
    • Heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius. [CCLR Sec.47]
    • A home-like environment is emphasized, and includes at minimum, a living room, kitchen, bedroom, and a bathroom. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Family Child Care (3)]
    • 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)]
    • Behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of each child. [CCLR Sec.51(1)(a)]
    • There is an established program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene. [CCLR Sec. 46(1)]
      • Liquid hand soap and single use towels are not readily available at all hand wash sinks.
    • 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)]
    • Maintenance of Equipment: Thorough inspections of the outdoor play space are conducted regularly. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space] (13)
      • Daily inspections of the play space for garbage, broken glass, animal feces and other hazardous items have not been done.
    • 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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