La Calypso - Preschool
La Calypso - Preschool is a licensed group daycare in Vancouver, BC.
Licensing
Health & safety record
No critical violations on record. 16 non-critical findings noted since 2022.
January 27, 2026Routine1 non-critical
- PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Heated WaterNon-critical
Heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius. [CCLR Sec. 47]
Observation. Hot water in the children's washrooms exceeded 49 degrees Celsius. A discussion took place regarding this ongoing issue of heated water. The manager informed that the building maintenance team is aware of this issue however it has not yet been fully resolved given the condition of their old building. Further explained that children are always being supervised when using the sinks.
January 24, 2025Routine3 non-critical
- PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Heated WaterNon-critical
Heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius. [CCLR Sec. 47]
Observation. Hot water in the children's washrooms exceeded 49 degrees Celsius. A discussion took place regarding this ongoing issue of heated water. The manager informed that the building maintenance team is aware of this issue however it has not yet been fully resolved given the condition of their old building. Further explained that children are always being supervised when using the sinks.
- RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical
For each child requiring extra support, the licensee keeps a current care plan showing the required information. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)(2)]
Observation. Licensing observed 2 incomplete care plans which lacked a digital photo of a child, medication information, etc.
- 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. Licensing observed 2 incomplete emergency consent cards which lacked parent signatures. Licensing recommends cross referencing the required information between the children's files and emergency consent cards. (i.e. health care number, emergency contacts, etc.)
March 6, 2024Routine5 non-critical
- PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical
A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].
Observation. Licensing observed a bookcase that was unstable and presented a tipping hazard.
- PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / First AidNon-critical
First aid kits are readily accessible to all employees, including while care is provided away from premises. [CCLR Sec. 23(2)]
Observation. Licensing observed that the first aid kit that is brought daily to the park did not contain an ice pack.
- PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Heated WaterNon-critical
Heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius. [CCLR Sec. 47]
Observation. Licensing observed the following water temperatures: child bathroom 1: 50.1 degrees Celsius child bathroom 2: 50.5 degrees Celsius classroom kitchen sink: 58.7 degrees Celsius Children were observed to wash hands after snack at the classroom kitchen sink.
- POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical
Emergency exits and fire drill system are approved by a local Fire Marshal. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(a)]
Observation. Licensing observed a fire extinguisher that was due for servicing in February 2024.
- STAFFING / Additional criminal record checksNon-critical
All persons over the age of 12 that are ordinarily present on the premises while children are present are of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for each person. [CCLR Sec 20]
Observation. One staff had an expired criminal record check on file.
March 13, 2023Routine1 non-critical
- STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical
A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry [CCLR Sec. 19(4)(a)]
Observation. Licensing observed that ECE certificates to practice and ECE assistants certificates to practice had not been validated.
September 29, 2022Other2 non-critical
- CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Behavioural GuidanceNon-critical
Behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of each child. [CCLR Sec.51(1)(a)]
Observation. During the inspection Licensing observed the staff physically re-direct children on more then one occasion without advanced notice or talking to the child. For example staff pushed in children at the table by placing their arms under the children's rib cage , put their hands on children's legs and physically turned their legs in their chairs, wipe children's face's without prior permission, place their hands on children's arms and shoulders and physically move the children to where they wanted them to be.
- POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical
Current policies and procedures are kept as required . [CCLR Sec.56 (1) and CCALA 19]
Observation. During review of the centre's policies and procedures, Licensing observed that they were not specific to the preschool program. A licenced facility is required to have current polices and procedures as per Sec, 56 (1) and CCALA 19. The polices and procedures are required to be specific to the program.
March 29, 2022Routine4 non-critical
- MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical
Medications that staff have agreed to administer are readily accessible to staff and are administered in the correct dosage at the correct times. [CCLR Sec. 53(1)]
Observation. Licensing observed a child's epi-pen had expired January 2022.
- PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Heated WaterNon-critical
Heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius. [CCLR Sec. 47]
Observation. Licensing observed that the hot water in the main room and children's washrooms was hotter then 49 degrees Celsius.
- RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical
For each child requiring extra support, the licensee keeps a current care plan showing the required information. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)(2)]
Observation. Licensing observed that a child's care plan did not have current information.
- STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical
Staff are trained in the implementation of the fire drill system and the emergency plan, including the use of any equipment noted in the fire drill system and emergency plan. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(a)]
Observation. Licensing observed that the fire extinguisher required a service.
Inspection data from Vancouver Coastal Health, last synced July 1, 2026.
Fees & funding
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Frequently asked questions
When was availability last updated?
La Calypso - Preschool has not reported a recent vacancy update. Contact the facility directly to confirm current availability.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. La Calypso - 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 January 27, 2026.
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Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.
Last updated July 7, 2026.