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Willowbrae Academy North Van

201 1226 Marine Drive, North Vancouver BC V7P 1T2 · Group Child Care (Under 36 Months)

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Willowbrae Academy North Van has been inspected 18 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since June 16, 2021. The most recent inspection, on June 11, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

4 of 18 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 4 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 8 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 31, 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)]

  • 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.

  • 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 9 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 25, 2024. For example: 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)]

  • 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 7 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on June 11, 2026. For example: The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]

  • 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 22, 2022. For example: Outbreak notification signs are posted at the facility entrance and/or notice board.

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.

18 inspections

  1. Routine

    4 infractions

    • 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)]
    • Children are supervised at all times by a person who is an educator, an assistant or a responsible adult. [CCLR Sec. 39(1)]
    • 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)]
      • The licensee does not keep a current care plan for each child requiring extra support. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)]
  2. Routine

    3 infractions

    • A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].
    • Hazardous objects and substances are inaccessible to children. [CCLR Sec 17]
    • For each child requiring extra support, the licensee keeps a current care plan showing the required information. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)(2)]
  3. 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)]
    • Children are not left unsupervised while consuming food or drink. [CCLR Sec. 48(4)(c)]
  4. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Follow-up

    5 infractions

    • A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].
    • 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)]
    • 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 safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair. [CCLR Sec. 16(4)(b)]
    • The community care facility is operated in a manner that promotes the health, safety, dignity of the children in care. [CCALA Sec. 7(1)(b) Standards to be Maintained]
    • 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)]
  6. Routine

    2 infractions

    • A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].
    • The community care facility is operated in a manner that promotes the health, safety, dignity of the children in care. [CCALA Sec. 7(1)(b) Standards to be Maintained]
  7. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  8. Routine

    5 infractions

    • A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].
    • Behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of each child. [CCLR Sec.51(1)(a)]
    • The community care facility is operated in a manner that promotes the health, safety, dignity of the children in care. [CCALA Sec. 7(1)(b) Standards to be Maintained]
    • 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)]
    • There is an established program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene. [CCLR Sec. 46(1)]
  9. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

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

    1 infraction

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

    1 infraction

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

    3 infractions

    • A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].
    • 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)]
    • For each child requiring extra support, the licensee keeps a current care plan showing the required information. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)(2)]
      • For each child requiring extra support, the care plan does not show the courses of action recommended by health care professionals to address the needs of the child requiring extra support. [CCLR Sec.58(1)(b)]
  14. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  15. Routine Follow-up

    8 infractions

    • A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].
    • 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)]
    • 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)]
    • Behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of each child. [CCLR Sec.51(1)(a)]
    • The community care facility is operated in a manner that promotes the health, safety, dignity of the children in care. [CCALA Sec. 7(1)(b) Standards to be Maintained]
    • There is an established program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene. [CCLR Sec. 46(1)]
    • Any surface used for food preparation, storage or consumption is not also used for changing diapers. [CCLR Sec. 46(2)]
    • The certificates, or copies of certificates, of early childhood educators and assistants are prominently displayed in the facility. [CCLR 11(4)]
  16. Routine

    10 infractions

    • A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].
    • 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)]
    • 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)]
      • Furniture or equipment for sleeping is used by more than one child at a time. [CCLR Sec. 15(2)(a)]
    • Behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of each child. [CCLR Sec.51(1)(a)]
    • The community care facility is operated in a manner that promotes the health, safety, dignity of the children in care. [CCALA Sec. 7(1)(b) Standards to be Maintained]
    • Medications are not accessible to children. [CCLR Sec. 53(2)]
    • 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.
    • Any surface used for food preparation, storage or consumption is not also used for changing diapers. [CCLR Sec. 46(2)]
    • The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]
      • A record for each child containing any special instruction respecting the childs diet, medication, participation in a program of activities, or other matter relevant to the childs care that is given by the childs parent to the licensee and agreed to by the licensee is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(h)]
      • A record for each child containing any medication administered to the child, including the amount and the time at which the medication was administered is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(f)]
    • The certificates, or copies of certificates, of early childhood educators and assistants are prominently displayed in the facility. [CCLR 11(4)]
  17. 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.
  18. Routine

    4 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)]
    • 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.
    • 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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