Brightstart Children's Academy Ltd

Licensed Group

1450 Johnson St, Coquitlam

Brightstart Children's Academy Ltd is a licensed group daycare in Coquitlam, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently has no reported availability.

Licensed

Programs & services

Meals provided

Not offered

Pickup/dropoff

Not offered

Availability

Under 36 monthsNo spaces

30 months to 5 yearsNo spaces

Licensed preschoolNo spaces

Grade 1 to age 12No spaces

Vacancy last reported: June 29, 2026

Licensing

License numberLSOA-855M2G

Health authorityFHA

OperatorGolnar Ghorab

Health & safety record

5 findings recorded across 7 inspections since 2020. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.

July 3, 2025Routine InspectionNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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July 10, 2024Routine InspectionNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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June 14, 2023Routine Inspection2 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. The Manager's name was not posted.
Corrective action. Please ensure that the Manager's name is posted in a prominent place in the facility.
10050 - CCLR s.11(1)
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment].
Observation. The fire drill was not recorded for April and May 2023 in the School Age program upstairs. The Manager said that the fire drill is practiced monthly but staff must have forgotten to record the drills.
Corrective action. Please ensure that the fire drill is practiced and recorded monthly.
13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(c)

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June 1, 2022Routine Inspection1 item noted

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment].
Observation. There was no record for the May 2022 fire drill in the OSC program. The Manager said that it was practiced but not recorded.
Corrective action. Please ensure monthly fire drills are practiced and recorded.
13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(c)

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July 13, 2021Complaint Investigation1 item noted

A licensee must (a) ensure that behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of the child who is receiving the guidance.
Observation. Licensing determined that behavioural guidance techniques used in the facility were not always appropriate.
Corrective action. Corrective action required.
14220 - CCLR s.51(1)(a)

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June 4, 2021Routine Inspection1 item noted

EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child.
Observation. The downstairs washroom in the 3-5 program had cleaning products in an unlocked cabinet.
Corrective action. Please ensure children do not have access to any substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child.
11200 - CCLR s.17

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April 7, 2020Routine InspectionNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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Inspection data from Fraser Health, last synced July 2, 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. Brightstart Children's Academy Ltd is licensed by FHA under license number LSOA-855M2G.

Does this daycare offer infant care?

No. Brightstart Children's Academy Ltd is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Brightstart Children's Academy Ltd 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 29, 2026.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Brightstart Children's Academy Ltd'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 July 3, 2025.

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Operated by

Golnar Ghorab

Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.

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Operated by

Golnar Ghorab

Last updated July 7, 2026.