Hand In Hand - John Maclure Elementary
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30 months – 5 years · School age
Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated June 8, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.
Hand In Hand - John Maclure Elementary is a licensed group daycare in Abbotsford, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently reports available spaces for 30 months to 5 years and grade 1 to age 12.
Availability
Vacancy last reported: June 8, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
7 findings recorded across 6 inspections since 2020. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
January 9, 2026Routine Inspection1 item noted
- STAFFING
A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as (a) an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the system maintained by the early childhood educator registry. (Educator or assistant certificate validation)
Observation. Licensing reviewed 3 staff files and one staff file was missing validation of ECEA certificate.
Corrective action. Ensure all files are complete.
12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a)
November 27, 2024Routine InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportDecember 11, 2023Routine Inspection5 items noted
- LICENSING
A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility both the licence, including any terms or conditions of the licence, and the name of the manager.
Observation. During the routine inspection it was observed that the manager's name was not posted.
Corrective action. Please ensure that the manger's name is posted in a prominent location.
10050 - CCLR s.11(1) - OR SUPERVISION
A licensee must ensure that children are adequately supervised by qualified employees in sufficient numbers to meet the needs of each child.
Observation. During the routine inspection licensing observed the following: - while the manager was inside of the facility looking for the Policies and Procedures of the facility, the staff supervising the children outside was unaware of the number of children present. - staff on site was unaware of one child was wondering away from the group and heading towards the parking lot. Licensing intervened and asked the staff to go get the child and return them to the group.
Corrective action. Please ensure that all children are supervised at all times.
14010 - CCLR s.34(1) - RECORDS AND REPORTING
A licensee must keep, for each child requiring extra support, a current care plan showing the following information: (a) the diagnoses relevant to the child's requirement for extra support, as made by health care professionals.
Observation. Licensing observed two children's files who required extra support and both children did not have a care plan on site.
Corrective action. Please ensure that children who require extra support have a care plan on site.
19210 - CCLR s.58(1)(a) - RECORDS AND REPORTING
A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility.
Observation. Licensing reviewed 22 children's files and all files were missing the enrollment date.
Corrective action. Please ensure all children's files are complete.
19080 - CCLR s.57(2)(b) - STAFFING
A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (b) for each employee, the records required under section 19 (1) [character and skill requirements].
Observation. During the routine inspection two staff files were reviewed. Both staff files were complete. However, at the time of the inspection one staff was present and working and they did not have a file on site. Manager said that this was the staff's first day at the location and that they did not have their "traveling file" with them.
Corrective action. Please ensure all staff files are present and complete.
12430 - CCLR s.56(1)(b)
December 8, 2021Routine InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportOctober 29, 2020Routine Inspection1 item noted
- RECORDS AND REPORTING
The licensee must (b) review the care plan at least once each year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.
Observation. Licensing observed a care plan which had not been reviewed with in the last year.
Corrective action. Ensure care plans are reviewed at least once each year with a parent of the child.
19260 - CCLR s.58(2)(b)
February 27, 2020Routine InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportInspection data from Fraser Health, last synced July 7, 2026.
Fees & funding
CCFRI participant
This facility participates in the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative, which reduces parent fees.
Contact this facility directly for current fee information and waitlist availability.
Frequently asked questions
Is this daycare licensed?
Yes. Hand In Hand - John Maclure Elementary is licensed by FHA under license number 0782610.
Does this daycare offer infant care?
No. Hand In Hand - John Maclure Elementary is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Hand In Hand - John Maclure Elementary is an authorized participant in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI), which lowers monthly fees for eligible families.
When was availability last updated?
The facility's vacancy information was last reported on June 8, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Hand In Hand - John Maclure Elementary's inspection history is published on this page, each linked to its official report from the regulating health authority. The most recent inspection on record is January 9, 2026.
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Operated by
Namisha Arora
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
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