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1St Ave Montessori Daycare

Licensed Family
3544 1st Ave W, Vancouver

Spaces available

Infant / toddler · 30 months – 5 years

Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated July 15, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.

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1St Ave Montessori Daycare is a licensed family daycare in Vancouver, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently reports available spaces for under 36 months and 30 months to 5 years.

Vacancy Reported
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About this facility

Curriculum

Montessori

Programs & services

Age groups served

2.5 - 5 yrs

English

Tagalog

Availability

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

Vacancy last reported: July 15, 2026

Licensing

Health authorityVancouver Coastal Health

Health & safety record

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

January 12, 2026RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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February 3, 2025RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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February 5, 2024Routine4non-critical
  • POLICIES AND PROCEDURESEmergency 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. Licensing observed the following: - Fire extinguisher is current in its servicing. - Families are preparing emergency kits for their child. Food items are expired. Licensing to be sending an emergency preparedness resource as requested. Licensee informs that they are considering additional supplies to be purchased.

  • RECORDS AND REPORTINGCommunity Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

    There is current log of minor incidents, illnesses and unexpected events, that did not require medical attention and were not reportable incidents described in Schedule H. [CCLR Sec. 56(1)(f)]

    Observation. Licensing observed a log book to be available, however, the last entry dated November 6, 2023. This log book is not current.

  • RECORDS AND REPORTINGSafe 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. An inspection/maintenance log is available, however, the last entry was dated in December.

  • STAFFINGEmergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

    Implementation of the fire drill system is practiced at least once each month, and implementation of the emergency plan is practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)(c)]

    Observation. Fire drills are being completed and recorded monthly. An implementation of the emergency plan has not been completed in the past 12 months.

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February 7, 2023Routine4non-critical
  • PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGEnvironmentNon-critical

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

    Observation. *The manager stated that the children's lunches are stored on the counter as there is not sufficient room in the fridge, however 2 of the children's lunches were inspected and found to be lacking ice packs required to keep perishable food healthy and safe throughout he day.

  • PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGHazardous Objects and SubstancesNon-critical

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

    Observation. *CCFL observed the medicine cabinet in the washroom was unsecured allowing access to medications. (This item was corrected by the manager during the inspection) *Lysol wipes were observed to be accessible to children on the hallway floor.

  • RECORDS AND REPORTINGCommunity Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

    There is current log of minor incidents, illnesses and unexpected events, that did not require medical attention and were not reportable incidents described in Schedule H. [CCLR Sec. 56(1)(f)]

    Observation. *The logbook is not current. CCFL to provide a resource.

  • RECORDS AND REPORTINGRecords For Each ChildNon-critical

    The licensee has written, parental consent to release a child to someone other than the parent. [CCLR Sec. 57(3)(b)]

    Observation. *At least 2 of the children's files listed the sole emergency contacts that are the parents. *The emergency contacts listed on the registration forms are not always consistent with the contacts listed on the emergency cards.

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February 7, 2022RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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Inspection data from Vancouver Coastal Health, last synced August 19, 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. 1St Ave Montessori Daycare is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. 1St Ave Montessori 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 July 15, 2026.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. 1St Ave Montessori 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 January 12, 2026.

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Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated August 23, 2026.

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