Little Koala Montessori Academy Clarke
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Little Koala Montessori Academy Clarke is a licensed group daycare in Richmond, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently has 2 open spots accepting applications.
Licensing
Health & safety record
No critical violations on record. 11 non-critical findings noted since 2022.
April 20, 2026Routine1non-critical
- RECORDS AND REPORTINGCare PlansNon-critical
Care plans are not reviewed at least once a year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent. [CCLR Sec. 58(2)(b)]
Observation. LO observed 2 children's emergency care plans that are overdue for a yearly review.
February 6, 2025Routine4non-critical
- RECORDS AND REPORTINGCare PlansNon-critical
Care plans are not reviewed at least once a year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent. [CCLR Sec. 58(2)(b)]
Observation. LO observed a child's allergy care plan that was overdue for a yearly review.
- RECORDS AND REPORTINGRecords For Each ChildNon-critical
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)]
Observation. LO observed that 2 children did not have PHN/medical insurance plan information on file.
- STAFFINGCharacter and skill requirementsNon-critical
Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]
Observation. LO observed that1 staff's criminal record check clearance letter has been issued to another facility.
- STAFFINGCharacter and skill requirementsNon-critical
A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry [CCLR Sec. 19(4)(a)]
Observation. LO observed that1 staff's ECE certificate has not been verified.
February 13, 2024Routine Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJanuary 29, 2024Routine1non-critical
- STAFFINGCharacter and skill requirementsNon-critical
Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]
Observation. LO observed that criminal record checks on file for 4 staff were issued to other facilities. This is a recurring issue.
May 4, 2023Routine Follow-up1non-critical
- STAFFINGCharacter and skill requirementsNon-critical
Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]
Observation. LO observed that criminal record checks on file for 3 staff were issued to other facilities.
April 19, 2023Routine Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMarch 27, 2023Routine4non-critical
- PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGPlay Area, Materials and EquipmentNon-critical
Not free from hazards.; Not in good repair.
Observation. LOs observed a plastic layer peeling from underneath the outside windows in the playground area. Pieces of plastic are falling off and observed to be mixed with the wood chips covering the ground.
- RECORDS AND REPORTINGRecords For Each ChildNon-critical
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)]
Observation. LOs observed that one child's file was missing a medical insurance plan number.
- RECORDS AND REPORTINGSafe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical
Maintenance of Equipment: A log is kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]
Observation. LOs observed that there is no log kept of inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
- STAFFINGCharacter and skill requirementsNon-critical
Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]
Observation. LOs observed that two staff did not have current criminal record checks on file.
March 10, 2022RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportInspection data from Vancouver Coastal Health, last synced October 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
Does this daycare offer infant care?
No. Little Koala Montessori Academy Clarke is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Little Koala Montessori Academy Clarke 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 July 14, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Little Koala Montessori Academy Clarke'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 April 20, 2026.
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Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated October 13, 2026.
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