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Carnarvon Community Preschool

Licensed Group
3350 Balaclava St, Vancouver

Spaces available

Licensed preschool

Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated June 23, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.

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Carnarvon Community Preschool is a licensed group daycare in Vancouver, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently reports available spaces for licensed preschool.

Vacancy Reported

Availability

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

Vacancy last reported: June 23, 2026

Licensing

Health authorityVancouver Coastal Health

Health & safety record

No critical violations on record. 5 non-critical findings noted since 2021.

December 5, 2025Routine Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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October 29, 2025Routine3 non-critical
  • PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

    The facility, the furniture, equipment, fixtures and supplies are of sturdy and safe construction.  They are easy to clean, and are clean and in good repair and free from hazards. [CCLR Sec. 13(2) and Sec. 15(1)(a)]

    Observation. Licensing observed a white single-seated couch located in the small activity room requires a thorough wash and deep cleaning

  • POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency 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. Emergency preparedness supplies are sufficient to meet the needs of the children and Licensee for a minimum of 72 hours. However, one child's emergency supplies appears to be expired.

  • STAFFING / Emergency 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. Licensing observed that fire drills have been practiced on a monthly basis. However the annual emergency drill have not been practice and recorded. The last emergency drill was 2023.

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November 8, 2024Routine1 non-critical
  • STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

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

    Observation. One staff did not have a criminal record clearance letter on file.

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November 16, 2023RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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December 5, 2022Routine1 non-critical
  • CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Group Sizes and Employee to Children RatiosNon-critical

    Staff ratios and group sizes comply with Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]

    Observation. Licensing observed one child in care over 30 months old. The child does not turn 36 month old before December 31, 2022. The child is not be eligible to be currently enrolled. (c)Preschool (30 Months to School Age), being a program that provides care to preschool children who are at least (i)30 months old on entrance to the program, and (ii)36 months old by December 31 of the year of entrance; A discussion was held with the program manager who stated the child enrolled in September. The possibility of applying for an exemption was discussed.

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December 8, 2021RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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Inspection data from Vancouver Coastal Health, last synced July 8, 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. Carnarvon Community Preschool is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Carnarvon Community Preschool 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 23, 2026.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Carnarvon Community Preschool'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 December 5, 2025.

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Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 8, 2026.

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