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Sweet House

4122 Virginia Crescent, North Vancouver BC V7R 3Z4 · Group Child Care (Under 36 Months)

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Sweet House has been inspected 11 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since July 7, 2021. The most recent inspection, on August 25, 2026, found no infractions.

6 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 22, 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 August 9, 2023. 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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 13, 2024. For example: Children are in care for no more than the permitted number of hours each day. [CCLR Sec. 40]

  • 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 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 22, 2022. For example: Ground Surfacing: A 1.8 meter (six feet) safety zone is provided around playground equipment. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 22, 2022. For example: Information on the food and drink given to children is made available to parents. [CCLR Sec. 48(6)]

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.

11 inspections

  1. Routine

    0 infractions

  2. Routine

    0 infractions

  3. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Children are in care for no more than the permitted number of hours each day. [CCLR Sec. 40]
  4. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  5. Routine

    7 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)]
    • 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)]
    • If the licensee of a Family Child Care facility or an In-Home Multi-Age Child Care facility is absent each child's parent is notified of the absence and the licensee identifies who will be acting as their temporary replacement. [CCLR Sec. 36(2)]
    • 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)]
    • Care is provided in the licensee's personal place of residence, with the licensee personally providing care. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Family Child Care (1)]
  6. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  7. Routine

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • Ground Surfacing: Protective surfacing is provided to reduce the risk of injury from falls. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]
    • Ground Surfacing: A 1.8 meter (six feet) safety zone is provided around playground equipment. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]
  9. Routine Follow-up

    6 infractions

    • Heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius. [CCLR Sec.47]
    • 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)]
    • Staff ratios and group sizes comply with Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]
      • The group size(s) exceeds that permitted in Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]
    • Information on the food and drink given to children is made available to parents. [CCLR Sec. 48(6)]
    • 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)]
    • Maintenance of Equipment: A log is kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]
  10. Routine

    9 infractions

    • 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]
    • 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)]
      • 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)]
    • Staff ratios and group sizes comply with Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]
      • The group size(s) exceeds that permitted in Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]
    • Information on the food and drink given to children is made available to parents. [CCLR Sec. 48(6)]
    • 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)]
    • Maintenance of Equipment: Thorough inspections of the outdoor play space are conducted regularly. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space] (13)
      • An annual audit is not performed on all play spaces, landscaping and equipment.
      • 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.
      • Check lists that help to ensure checks and inspections are performed regularly and that proper maintenace and repair are completed are not available for staff.
    • Maintenance of Equipment: A log is kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]
  11. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

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