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Mother Bear Child Development Program

Licensed Group
427 West 1st Street, North Vancouver BC V7M 1A7, North Vancouver

Mother Bear Child Development Program is a licensed group daycare in North Vancouver, BC.

Licensing

Health authorityVCH

Health & safety record

No critical violations on record. 6 non-critical findings noted since 2022.

December 16, 2025RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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March 25, 2025Routine Follow-up1 non-critical
  • 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. Licensing officer was unable to observe CRC,work history ,references and verification of the certificates. The manager stated that the HR is responsible for those records.

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March 7, 2025Routine Follow-up1 non-critical
  • 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. CCFL reviewed staff files and compared them to staff lists provided by the facilities. Several incomplete and missing files were observed and some staff members listed in the provided staffing list did not have a file.

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December 20, 2024Routine3 non-critical
  • PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

    The facility, the furniture, equipment, fixtures and supplies are of sturdy and safe construction.  They are easy to clean, and are clean and in good repair and free from hazards. [CCLR Sec. 13(2) and Sec. 15(1)(a)]

    Observation. LO noted the following: - one door leading a storage room in the nap room was not secured - the freezer and the fridge required cleaning

  • PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Hazardous Objects and SubstancesNon-critical

    Hazardous objects and substances are inaccessible to children. [CCLR Sec 17]

    Observation. LO noted cleaning supplies stored in an unsecured cupboard located in the changing room/shared staff bathroom. The supplies were accessible to children.

  • RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

    A record for each child containing the date of enrolment in the facility is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(b)]; 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)]; 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 noted several children records were missing the following information: -starting date not recorded on file -immunization status -a medical practitioner and contact information

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December 7, 2023Routine Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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September 26, 2023Routine1 non-critical
  • 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. The fire extinguisher tag indicate that service have expired on September 14, 2023

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August 30, 2022RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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Inspection data from Vancouver Coastal Health, last synced July 1, 2026.

Fees & funding

Contact this facility directly for current fee information and waitlist availability.

Frequently asked questions

When was availability last updated?

Mother Bear Child Development Program has not reported a recent vacancy update. Contact the facility directly to confirm current availability.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Mother Bear Child Development Program'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 December 16, 2025.

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

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