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Kids & Company North Vancouver Esplanade

70 221 Esplanade W, North Vancouver BC V7L 3J3 · Group Child Care (30 Months to School Age)

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Kids & Company North Vancouver Esplanade has been inspected 14 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since August 4, 2021. The most recent inspection, on May 20, 2026, found no infractions.

5 of 14 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control.

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 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 May 7, 2026. For example: Heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius. [CCLR Sec. 47]

  • 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 8 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on May 7, 2026. For example: Employees have access to reliable communications equipment in an emergency. [CCLR Sec. 22(4)]

  • 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 May 7, 2026. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 28, 2024. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 6, 2022. 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)]

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.

14 inspections

  1. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  2. Routine

    7 infractions

    • A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].
    • Employees have access to reliable communications equipment in an emergency. [CCLR Sec. 22(4)]
    • Heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius. [CCLR Sec. 47]
    • Medications that staff have agreed to administer are readily accessible to staff and are administered in the correct dosage at the correct times. [CCLR Sec. 53(1)]
    • 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)]
    • For each child requiring extra support, the licensee keeps a current care plan showing the required information. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)(2)]
      • Care plans are not reviewed at least once a year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent. [CCLR Sec. 58(2)(b)]
    • Ground Surfacing: Protective surfacing is provided to reduce the risk of injury from falls. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]
  3. Routine

    1 infraction

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

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Follow-up

    3 infractions

    • A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].
    • Design: Equipment is placed to reduce direct exposure to sun. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]
    • Ground Surfacing: Protective surfacing is provided to reduce the risk of injury from falls. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]
  6. Routine

    3 infractions

    • A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].
    • 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]
    • Design: Equipment is placed to reduce direct exposure to sun. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]
  7. Routine

    6 infractions

    • A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].
    • Prior to employing staff the manager has met with each person and has obtained the appropriate documentation. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)]
      • Character references have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(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]
    • Design: Equipment is placed to reduce direct exposure to sun. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]
    • Ground Surfacing: Protective surfacing is provided to reduce the risk of injury from falls. [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]
  8. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  9. Routine

    1 infraction

    • 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)]
  10. Routine

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Follow-up

    3 infractions

    • 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)]
    • 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)]
    • 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)]
  12. Routine

    4 infractions

    • 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)]
    • Prior to employing staff the manager has met with each person and has obtained the appropriate documentation. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)]
      • Evidence of compliance with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs has not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(b)]
      • Character references have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(b)]
      • Records of staff's work histories have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(c)]
      • Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]
    • 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 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)]
  13. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  14. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Design: Equipment is placed to reduce direct exposure to sun. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

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