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Smiling Stars Daycare

Licensed Group
1618 Pemberton Ave, North Vancouver

Smiling Stars Daycare is a licensed group daycare in North Vancouver, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently has no reported availability.

Availability

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

Vacancy last reported: June 8, 2026

Licensing

Health authorityVancouver Coastal Health

Health & safety record

No critical violations on record. 8 non-critical findings noted since 2022.

November 18, 2025Routine Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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November 6, 2025Routine3 non-critical
  • PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

    A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].

    Observation. Licensing observed the following during today's visit: *Door leading to the Under 36 Month room was unlocked. *The laundry room door located in the nap area was unlocked.

  • RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

    The licensee does not keep a current care plan for each child requiring extra support. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)]

  • RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

    A record for each child containing a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(i)]; 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. Licensing observed that the photographs on file do not reflect the child’s current appearance, as the photos were taken when the child was much younger.

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November 12, 2024Routine1 non-critical
  • MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

    Medications that staff have agreed to administer are readily accessible to staff and are administered in the correct dosage at the correct times. [CCLR Sec. 53(1)]

    Observation. There are children who have diaper cream with medicinal content yet no signed medication form nor record of administering was available.

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November 21, 2023RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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December 6, 2022RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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February 7, 2022Routine4 non-critical
  • PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

    A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].

    Observation. Surfaces were not being cleaned prior to sanitizing. Some bottles are not labelled.

  • PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Play Area, Materials and EquipmentNon-critical

    Play materials and/or equipment are not safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair. [CCLR Sec. 16(4)(b)]

    Observation. There is debris stored behind the shed that children would have access to.

  • RECORDS AND REPORTING / Safe 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. There is no evidence of playground maintenance inspections.

  • STAFFING / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

    The licensee keeps current records of each employee as required under Sec. 19(1). [CCLR Sec.56(b)]

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Inspection data from Vancouver Coastal Health, last synced July 1, 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. Smiling Stars Daycare is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Smiling Stars Daycare 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 8, 2026.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Smiling Stars Daycare'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 November 18, 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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