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Willowbrae Academy North Van

201 1226 Marine Drive, North Vancouver BC V7P 1T2 · Group Child Care (30 Months to School Age)

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Willowbrae Academy North Van has been inspected 10 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since June 16, 2021. The most recent inspection, on June 11, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 10 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

  • 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 4 times on February 22, 2022. For example: Hand-washing signs are prominently placed, including all staff areas.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times on February 22, 2022. For example: Dishwashing practices adhere to CCFL requirements.

  • 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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 3, 2026. 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)]

  • 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 June 3, 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 June 16, 2022. For example: Furniture or equipment for sleeping is used by only one child at a time, is clean and comfortable, and is appropriate for the size, age and development of the children intended to use it. [CCLR Sec. 15(2)]

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.

10 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)].
    • 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)]
    • 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)]
      • 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)]
    • 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)]
    • For each child requiring extra support, the licensee keeps a current care plan showing the required information. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)(2)]
  3. Routine

    4 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)]
    • Staff ratios and group sizes comply with Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]
      • The ratio of employees to children is less than that permitted in Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(b)]
      • The group size(s) exceeds that permitted in Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]
    • For each child requiring extra support, the licensee keeps a current care plan showing the required information. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)(2)]
  4. Routine

    2 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)]
    • For each child requiring extra support, the licensee keeps a current care plan showing the required information. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)(2)]
      • The licensee does not keep a current care plan for each child requiring extra support. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)]
  5. Routine

    1 infraction

    • 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 medications are not being administered to the child in the amount and/or at the times specified by the child's parent or in the child's record or care plan. [CCLR Sec. 53(1)(a)]
  6. Routine

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  8. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Furniture or equipment for sleeping is used by only one child at a time, is clean and comfortable, and is appropriate for the size, age and development of the children intended to use it. [CCLR Sec. 15(2)]
    • The certificates, or copies of certificates, of early childhood educators and assistants are prominently displayed in the facility. [CCLR 11(4)]
  9. Routine

    28 infractions

    • Outbreak notification signs are posted at the facility entrance and/or notice board.
    • Hand-washing signs are prominently placed, including all staff areas.
    • Staff, children and parents/caregivers are being encouraged to wash hands upon arrival and leaving the facility.
    • Where practicable, have designated washrooms for the children, staff & foodhandlers.
    • Children ill with vomiting & diarrhea excluded for a minimum of 48 hours after cessation of symptoms.
    • Facility has a GI O/B policy based on Sneezes & Diseases and/or BCCDC ‘Managing Outbreaks of Gastroenteritis’.
    • All programs in the facility have been notified.
    • Where appropriate, mixed age group activities are cancelled e.g. social events, outings, picnics etc.
    • Staff has been notified of the outbreak and have been directed to implement the appropriate precautions (work duties and personal protection).
    • Staff have been reminded to report any incidents of GI Illness in selves & children.
    • Facility is following exclusion requirements for affected staff.
    • Staff for the duration of the outbreak only are ‘cohorted’ to diapering/care or food preparation/care
    • Facility has documented procedures for vomitus & fecal incidents, including disinfectant contact times.
    • Adequate disinfection supplies i.e. spill kit.
    • Increased frequency of disinfection of common hand contact surfaces (e.g. handrails, taps, door handles, toilet flushers, crib-rails, playpen rails, counters, stair rails, etc.)
    • Facility is following diapering & potty cleaning/disinfecting procedures.
    • Daily cleaning, disinfection and rinsing of mouthed toys.
    • Daily laundering of soft toys.
    • Daily cleaning, disinfection and rinsing of toys.
    • Mops are being cleaned & disinfected after each use.
    • Cleaning cloths are being laundered daily.
    • Appropriate concentration of disinfectant used for vomiting & fecal incidents.
    • Appropriate concentration of disinfectant used for environmental surfaces.
    • No self-serve communal food items are in activity or staff areas (e.g. veggies, fruit, cookies, etc.)
    • Dishwashing practices adhere to CCFL requirements.
    • Children’s & staff mealtime tables, chairs are being cleaned and disinfected before and after each use.
    • Kitchen food contact surfaces are being cleaned and disinfected before and after each use.
    • Clean mattress covers, linens, pillow slips, hand towels etc. are being provided for each child on a daily basis.
  10. Routine

    3 infractions

    • A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].
    • The licensee keeps current records of each employee as required under Sec. 19(1). [CCLR Sec.56(b)]
    • Design: Landscape has been considered as an important component of the outdoor play space. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]
      • Enough shaded areas have not been provided to protect children from sunburn and sunstroke. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]
      • Trees have not been provided to help provide shade as well as to absorb noise and promote air quality. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

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