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Happy Smile Childcare Centre

Licensed Group
7615 17th Ave, Burnaby

Happy Smile Childcare Centre is a licensed group daycare in Burnaby, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently has no reported availability.

Licensed

Availability

Under 36 monthsNo spaces
30 months to 5 yearsNo spaces
Licensed preschoolNo spaces
Grade 1 to age 12No spaces

Vacancy last reported: June 22, 2026

Licensing

License numberNGIL-CLPS9B
Health authorityFHA
OperatorWongyan Chen

Health & safety record

2 findings recorded across 4 inspections since 2024. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.

February 24, 2026Routine Inspection1 item noted
  • LICENSING

    A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility the certificate, or a copy of the certificate, of any educator or assistant employed to work in the community care facility.

    Observation. Certification of all staff working in the program including assistants not posted.

    Corrective action. Staff said they would connect with the manager and post certificates of all staff working in the program.

    10070 - CCLR s.11(4)
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August 21, 2025Complaint Investigation1 item noted
  • Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that (a) children attending a community care facility are divided into groups, with each group having no more children than that permitted in Schedule E.

    Observation. Licensing reviewed attendance records for three months in 2025 and noted that the facility’s maximum of 8 was exceeded on one day in August.

    Corrective action. Manager will ensure that no more than 8 children are in care at any time.

    14020 - CCLR s.34(2)(a)
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February 5, 2025Routine InspectionNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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March 21, 2024Routine InspectionNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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Inspection data from Fraser Health, last synced July 8, 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. Happy Smile Childcare Centre is licensed by FHA under license number NGIL-CLPS9B.

Does this daycare offer infant care?

No. Happy Smile Childcare Centre is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Happy Smile Childcare Centre 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 22, 2026.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Happy Smile Childcare Centre'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 February 24, 2026.

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Operated by

Wongyan Chen

Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 8, 2026.

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