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Universe Child Care

3309 E 8th Ave, Vancouver BC V5M 3T1 · In-Home Multi-Age Child Care

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Universe Child Care has been inspected 12 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since July 27, 2021. The most recent inspection, on September 24, 2025, recorded 6 infractions.

3 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct health risks.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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.

  • 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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 9 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on September 24, 2025. 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)]

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on September 24, 2025. For example: Maintenance of Equipment: Thorough inspections of the outdoor play space are conducted regularly. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space] (13)

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on December 1, 2021. For example: 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)]

  • 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 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 24, 2025. For example: The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]

  • 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 9 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on September 24, 2025. 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.

12 inspections

  1. Routine

    6 infractions

    • A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(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)]
      • The emergency plan is not practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(c)]
    • 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)]
    • 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)
  2. Routine

    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)]
  3. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  4. Routine

    6 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)]
    • Current policies and procedures are kept as required . [CCLR Sec.56(1)(2) and CCALA 19]
    • 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 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)]
    • Maintenance of Equipment: A log is kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]
  5. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Hazardous objects and substances are inaccessible to children. [CCLR Sec 17]
  6. Non-visit Follow-up

    0 infractions

  7. Routine

    1 infraction

    • The licensee has written parental consent to call a medical practitioner or ambulance in case of accident or illness, in cases where the parent cannot immediately be reached. [CCLR Sec. 57(3)(a)]
  8. Non-visit Follow-up

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • 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)]
  10. Routine Follow-up

    4 infractions

    • A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].
    • Children are provided with a comprehensive and coordinated program of indoor and outdoor activities that is designed for the development and care of the children, and is appropriate for the age and development of the children. [CCLR Sec. 44(1)(a)(b)(c) and Schedule(G)]
    • 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)]
    • 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

    4 infractions

    • A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].
    • Children are provided with a comprehensive and coordinated program of indoor and outdoor activities that is designed for the development and care of the children, and is appropriate for the age and development of the children. [CCLR Sec. 44(1)(a)(b)(c) and Schedule(G)]
    • 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)]
    • Maintenance of Equipment: A log is kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]
  12. Routine

    6 infractions

    • Hazardous objects and substances are inaccessible to children. [CCLR Sec 17]
    • 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)]
    • Children are provided with a comprehensive and coordinated program of indoor and outdoor activities that is designed for the development and care of the children, and is appropriate for the age and development of the children. [CCLR Sec. 44(1)(a)(b)(c) and Schedule(G)]
      • Indoor and outdoor activities are not designed for the development and care of the children. [CCLR Sec.44(1)(a)]
      • A program of activities is not provided that encourages the physical development of children. [CCLR Schedule G(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 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)]
    • 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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