New Direction Academy Bowen
Spaces available
Infant / toddler
Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated June 18, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.
New Direction Academy Bowen is a licensed group daycare in Richmond, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently reports available spaces for under 36 months.
Availability
Vacancy last reported: June 18, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
No critical violations on record. 2 non-critical findings noted since 2025.
April 21, 2026Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMarch 26, 2026RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportAugust 27, 2025Routine Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportAugust 21, 2025Routine Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportAugust 20, 2025Routine2 non-critical
- CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Group Sizes and Employee to Children RatiosNon-critical
The ratio of employees to children is less than that permitted in Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(b)]
Observation. During this visit LO observed that there was no IT educator on site. Manager stated that the IT educator had stepped out but would return shortly. LO also observed a child over the age of 36 months in care.
- CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Standards to be maintainedNon-critical
The community care facility is operated in a manner that promotes the health, safety, dignity of the children in care. [CCALA Sec. 7(1)(b) Standards to be Maintained]
Observation. During this visit LO observed a child in care who is over 36 months old. As the program is designed to accommodate children up to 3 years old, it would not be possible to meet the needs of a child of a child outside of that age bracket.
Inspection data from Island Health and Vancouver Coastal 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. New Direction Academy Bowen is licensed by VIHA under license number 287254.
Does this daycare offer infant care?
No. New Direction Academy Bowen is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. New Direction Academy Bowen 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 18, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. New Direction Academy Bowen'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 April 21, 2026.
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Operated by
Kimberly Flynn
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
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