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New Direction Academy Bowen

Licensed Group
3731 Bowen Dr, Richmond

Spaces available

Infant / toddler

Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated June 18, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.

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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.

Licensed
Vacancy Reported

Availability

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

Vacancy last reported: June 18, 2026

Licensing

License number287254
License statusOperating
Health authorityVIHA
OperatorKimberly Flynn

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.

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March 26, 2026RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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August 27, 2025Routine Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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August 21, 2025Routine Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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August 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.

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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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