Chartwell Childcare - Group Child Care (30 Months to School Age)
Chartwell Childcare - Group Child Care (30 Months to School Age) is a licensed group daycare in Gibsons, BC.
Licensing
Health & safety record
No critical violations on record. 15 non-critical findings noted since 2025.
March 10, 2026Routine4 non-critical
- PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Play Area, Materials and EquipmentNon-critical
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)]
Observation. The outdoor playground is located alongside the parking lot. The area is fenced and gated; however, the gates do not latch and easily swing wide open on to the parking lot. Staff currently tie it shut with webbing.
- RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical
A record for each child containing the name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(d)]
Observation. Emergency contact information was not recorded and in some cases the parent was listed as the emergency contact.
- STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical
Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]
Observation. Criminal Record Clearance (CRC) letters were not kept for all employees
- STAFFING / Character 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. There was no evidence of certificate verification for all employees.
August 27, 2025Routine7 non-critical
- CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Group Sizes and Employee to Children RatiosNon-critical
Staff ratios and group sizes comply with Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]
Observation. Corrections made to situation observed during past complaint inspection; however, during conversation with staff in program, staff identified that the second person in the program was only observing and that the second person was due to begin work the following week; thus, second person in the room was not a staff person. This section continues to be non-compliant.
- CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Group Sizes and Employee to Children RatiosNon-critical
Children are adequately supervised by qualified employees in sufficient numbers to meet the needs of each child. [CCLR Sec.34(1)]
Observation. Corrections made to situation observed during past complaint inspection; however, during conversation with staff in program, staff identified that the second person in the program was only observing and that the second person was due to begin work the following week; thus, the second person in the room was not a staff person. This section continues to be non-compliant.
- RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records 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. Indications of children's immunization status were missing from some children's files.
- STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical
Evidence of compliance with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs has not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(b)]; Character references have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(b)]; Copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(d)]; Records of staff's work histories have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(c)]; Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]
Observation. Licensing observed 12 children in care during inspection. Facility did not have required documentation for second person in ratio. It could not be confirmed that the person was a fully onboarded employee.
- STAFFING / Character 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. Second person in facility did not have a verified ECEA certificate. It could not be confirmed that the person was a fully onboarded employee.
- STAFFING / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical
The licensee keeps current records of each employee as required under Sec. 19(1). [CCLR Sec.56(b)]
Observation. Correction made to files found noncompliant during past complaint inspection; however, there were no records for the second person working in program. It could not be confirmed that the person was a fully onboarded employee. Licensee must not employ a person in a facility unless the licensee has first obtained all documentation concerning skills and requirements.
- STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical
Implementation of the fire drill system is practiced at least once each month, and implementation of the emergency plan is practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)(c)]
Observation. Fire drills were not recorded for the past two months.
January 13, 2025Routine4 non-critical
- HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL / Health and HygieneNon-critical
There is an established program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene. [CCLR Sec. 46(1)]
Observation. Children's bathroom is not stocked with hand soap or single use towels. After toileting, children are brought to sink in main play area to wash hands.
- MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical
Medications are not accessible to children. [CCLR Sec. 53(2)]
Observation. Medication was stored on the counter in a plastic bag in the main playroom.
- PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Heated WaterNon-critical
Heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius. [CCLR Sec. 47]
Observation. Temperature of hot water is in excess of 49°C.
- POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical
There is an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(b)]
Observation. Facility is not yet equipped with emergency supplies.
Inspection data from Vancouver Coastal Health, last synced July 1, 2026.
Fees & funding
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Frequently asked questions
When was availability last updated?
Chartwell Childcare - Group Child Care (30 Months to School Age) has not reported a recent vacancy update. Contact the facility directly to confirm current availability.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Chartwell Childcare - Group Child Care (30 Months to School Age)'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 March 10, 2026.
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Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
Last updated July 7, 2026.