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Happy May Child Care Centre

Licensed Group
8660 Garden City Rd, Richmond

Happy May Child Care Centre is a licensed group daycare in Richmond, 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 12, 2026

Licensing

Health authorityVancouver Coastal Health

Health & safety record

No critical violations on record. 6 non-critical findings noted since 2023.

October 2, 2025Routine Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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June 10, 2025Routine2 non-critical
  • LICENSING / Posting and Advertising of License and CertificateNon-critical

    The certificates, or copies of certificates, of early childhood educators and assistants are prominently displayed in the facility. [CCLR 11(4)]

    Observation. The program has reopened as of this month. Certificates posted are not of current staff and need to be replaced.

  • RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

    The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]

    Observation. Files are mostly complete, with one missing doctor's information (as they are new to BC), a few missing start date, and attendance not accurate during morning arrival.

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November 30, 2023Routine Follow-up1 non-critical
  • STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

    Prior to employing staff the manager has met with each person and has obtained the appropriate documentation. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)]

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November 21, 2023Routine3 non-critical
  • PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Hazardous Objects and SubstancesNon-critical

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

    Observation. In the children's play space, LO observed a radiant electric space heater and scented plug in air freshener accessible to children.

  • PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Heated WaterNon-critical

    Heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius. [CCLR Sec. 47]

    Observation. LO observed that the heated water accessible to children exceeds 49 degrees Celsius.

  • STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

    Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]

    Observation. LO reviewed all staff files and observed that a valid criminal record check has not been obtained for 2 staff. Criminal record checks on file for the 2 staff are addressed to another facility and a College.

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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. Happy May Child Care Centre is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Happy May Child Care 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 12, 2026.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Happy May Child Care 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 October 2, 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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