Little Luminaries Art Centre

Licensed Group

1 - 1381 George St, White Rock, BC V4B 2L1, White Rock

Little Luminaries Art Centre is a licensed group daycare in White Rock, BC.

Licensed

Licensing

License numberJKAG-CUDUR5

Health authorityFHA

OperatorJa Won Choi

Health & safety record

54 findings recorded across 5 inspections since 2024. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.

July 2, 2026Routine Inspection21items noted

EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
A licensee must ensure that any heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius.
Observation. The water temperature in both bathrooms is greater than 49 degrees Celsius.
Corrective action. Ensure water temperature is below 49 degrees Celsius
11230 - CCLR s.47
EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.
Observation. The large play structure in the yard is close to the fence with the slid having less than 3 feet distance to the slide and the potential for children to hit the fence if they fall off the equipment. There is no resilient surfacing located below the climber.
Corrective action. Ensure that any structure is in line with the Director of Licensing Standard of Practice Safe Play Space.
11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are (b) located so as not to block or hamper an exit in the case of fire or other emergency. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The emergency exit doors are locked with a key and the key was not available at each door at time of inspection. The keys were moved to the doors during the inspection.
Corrective action. Ensure that emergency exit doors are accessible at all times
11090 - CCLR s.15(1)(b)
EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child.
Observation. The sanitizing solution is kept on the table in the play area
Corrective action. Ensure that sanitizing liquid is kept inaccessible to children in care.
11200 - CCLR s.17
LICENSING
A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility the certificate, or a copy of the certificate, of any educator or assistant employed to work in the community care facility.
Observation. 1 ECEA certificate was not posted
Corrective action. Post all educator and Assistant certificates
10070 - CCLR s.11(4)
LICENSING
A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility both the licence, including any terms or conditions of the licence, and the name of the manager.
Observation. The name of the Manager is not posted.
Corrective action. Post the name of the Manager
10050 - CCLR s.11(1)
OR SUPERVISION
Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that (a) children attending a community care facility are divided into groups, with each group having no more children than that permitted in Schedule E.
Observation. The Manager said that sometimes children arrive for music lessons when they are already at capacity. It was discussed that the capacity is to be maintained if children are in the building or on the playground.
Corrective action. Ensure that you do not exceed 9 children.
14020 - CCLR s.34(2)(a)
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
A licensee must display a copy of the fire drill system in a prominent place in the community care facility.
Observation. The fire drill system is not posted.
13030 - CCLR s.22(3)
RECORDS AND REPORTING
A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (c) daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure.
Observation. At time of arrival no children had time of arrival documented. The Manager said that children who are coming for music lessons are not signed into the childcare program.
19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c)
RECORDS AND REPORTING
A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.
Observation. More than on child did not have the name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner, or emergency contact
19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d)
RECORDS AND REPORTING
In respect of a record referred to in this Division, a licensee must (a) keep in a single place at the community care facility the records referred to in sections 56 to 58.
Observation. The policies and procedures for the care and supervision of children were unavailable at the time of inspection.
19320 - CCLR s.59(a)
RECORDS AND REPORTING
A licensee must have in writing from a parent, and maintain at the community care facility, consent (a) to call a medical practitioner or ambulance in case of accident or illness if the parent cannot immediately be reached.
Observation. multiple children did not have consent to contact a medical practitioner.
19190 - CCLR s.57(3)(a)
RECORDS AND REPORTING
A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (f) a log of minor accidents, illnesses and unexpected events involving children, that did not require medical attention and were not reportable incidents described in Schedule H.
Observation. The log book is not current and has not been used since July 2025
19050 - CCLR s.56(1)(f)
RECORDS AND REPORTING
A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (i) a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency.
Observation. Photographs were unavailable for more than 1 child.
19160 - CCLR s.57(2)(i)
RECORDS AND REPORTING
A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a) name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status.
Observation. more than 1 child did not have their date of birth, medical insurance plan number or immunization status
19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(a)
STAFFING
A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (b) character references in respect of the person.
Observation. No references for one employee
Corrective action. Ensure references are available on site for all employees
12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b)
STAFFING
A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (c) a record of the person's work history.
Observation. A record of the person's work history was not obtained for one employee.
Corrective action. Ensure resume is available for all employees
12060 - CCLR s.19(1)(c)
STAFFING
A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.
Observation. Immunization status was not obtained for one employee.
Corrective action. Ensure immunization status is available for all employees
12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f)
STAFFING
A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as (a) an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the system maintained by the early childhood educator registry. (Educator or assistant certificate validation)
Observation. two assistant certificates did not have evidence of being verified.
Corrective action. Ensure all educator or assistant certificates are verified
12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a)
STAFFING
A licensee must ensure that each employee (b) practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month.
Observation. The fire drill system has not been practiced monthly.
12190 - CCLR s.22(2)(b)
STAFFING
A licensee must ensure that each employee (c) practices implementing the emergency plan at least once each year.
Observation. The emergency plan is not implemented annually.
12200 - CCLR s.22(2)(c)

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May 21, 2025Routine Inspection20items noted

EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
A licensee must ensure that any heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius.
Observation. The hot water temperature measured above 49° Celsius in the bathroom.
Corrective action. Please ensure that the heated water temperature is no more than 49° Celsius.
11230 - CCLR s.47
LICENSING
A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility both the licence, including any terms or conditions of the licence, and the name of the manager.
Observation. The name of the manager is not displayed within the facility.
Corrective action. The manager said that the manager's name will be posted at a prominent place on-site.
10050 - CCLR s.11(1)
LICENSING
A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility the certificate, or a copy of the certificate, of any educator or assistant employed to work in the community care facility.
Observation. Certification was not displayed for one staff member working during this inspection
Corrective action. The Manager said that the certificates will be posted on-site.
10070 - CCLR s.11(4)
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
A licensee must: (b) have an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.
Observation. There are no emergency supplies ready in case of an emergency.
Corrective action. Please ensure that there is an emergency plan set out to help mitigate any emergency.
13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment].
Observation. There is no records of any emergency training and equipment available on-site for review.
Corrective action. Please ensure to record of any emergency and fire drills.
13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(c)
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
A licensee must display a copy of the fire drill system in a prominent place in the community care facility.
Observation. There is no fire drill system displayed within the community care facility.
Corrective action. The Manager said that a copy of the fire drill system will be posted on-site.
13030 - CCLR s.22(3)
RECORDS AND REPORTING
In respect of a record referred to in this Division, a licensee must (a) keep in a single place at the community care facility the records referred to in sections 56 to 58.
Observation. None of the children's records are kept on-site.
Corrective action. The Manager said that the records will be kept in a single place at the facility.
19320 - CCLR s.59(a)
RECORDS AND REPORTING
A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a) name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status.
Observation. Children's records are not available on-site for review.
Corrective action. The Manager said that the records will be kept on-site.
19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(a)
RECORDS AND REPORTING
A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility.
Observation. Children's records are not available on-site for review
Corrective action. The Manager said that the records will be kept on-site.
19080 - CCLR s.57(2)(b)
RECORDS AND REPORTING
A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.
Observation. Children's records are not available on-site for review.
Corrective action. The Manager said that the records will be kept on-site.
19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d)
RECORDS AND REPORTING
A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (i) a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency.
Observation. There is no evidence of any photos of the children available on-site.
Corrective action. The Manager said that the records will be kept on-site.
19160 - CCLR s.57(2)(i)
RECORDS AND REPORTING
A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (j) a record of any person who is not permitted access to the child.
Observation. Children's records are not available on-site for review.
Corrective action. The Manager said that the records will be kept on-site.
19170 - CCLR s.57(2)(j)
RECORDS AND REPORTING
A licensee must have in writing from a parent, and maintain at the community care facility, consent (a) to call a medical practitioner or ambulance in case of accident or illness if the parent cannot immediately be reached.
Observation. There is no record of consent to call a medical practitioner or ambulance in case of emergencies available on-site for review.
Corrective action. The Manager said that the records will be kept on-site.
19190 - CCLR s.57(3)(a)
STAFFING
A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (a) a criminal record check for the person.
Observation. One staff member working during this inspection has no evidence of a criminal record check.
Corrective action. The Manager said that the records will be kept on-site.
12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a)
STAFFING
A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (d) copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills.
Observation. Copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of one staff member's training and skills were not obtained.
Corrective action. The Manager said that the records will be kept on-site.
12070 - CCLR s.19(1)(d)
STAFFING
A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.
Observation. Immunization status was not obtained for one staff member.
Corrective action. The Manager said that the records will be kept on-site.
12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f)
STAFFING
A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as (a) an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the system maintained by the early childhood educator registry. (Educator or assistant certificate validation)
Observation. One staff member working during this inspection has no evidence of ECE verification available for review.
Corrective action. The Manager said that the records will be kept on-site.
12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a)
STAFFING
A licensee must ensure that each employee (a) is trained in the implementation of the fire drill system and emergency plan described in subsection (1), including the use of any equipment noted in the fire drill system and emergency plan.
Observation. One staff member working during this inspection is not trained in the implementation of any emergency plans.
Corrective action. The Manager said that employees will be trained for emergencies.
12180 - CCLR s.22(2)(a)
STAFFING
A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (c) a record of the person's work history.
Observation. A record of one staff member's work history was not available on-site for review.
Corrective action. The Manager said that the records will be kept on-site.
12060 - CCLR s.19(1)(c)
STAFFING
A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (b) character references in respect of the person.
Observation. One staff member working during the inspection has no evidence of character references available for review.
Corrective action. The Manager said that the records will be kept on-site.
12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b)

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March 31, 2025Follow-up InspectionNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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March 18, 2025Follow-up Inspection6items noted

OR SUPERVISION
Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that (a) children attending a community care facility are divided into groups, with each group having no more children than that permitted in Schedule E.
Observation. While the School Age program was in operation, there were 2 children in attendance that did not meet the age requirement.
Corrective action. Licensee explained that she will not have any children attend who do not meet the age requirement. She will inform those parents today.
14020 - CCLR s.34(2)(a)
RECORDS AND REPORTING
In respect of a record referred to in this Division, a licensee must (a) keep in a single place at the community care facility the records referred to in sections 56 to 58.
Observation. Staff could not access children's records as the Licensee had them off site.
Corrective action. Licensee explained she had the files with her off site but will leave them on site moving forward.
19320 - CCLR s.59(a)
STAFFING
A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (a) a criminal record check for the person.
Observation. Cleared criminal record check was not available for review for the staff.
Corrective action. Licensee explained that the application is in process and will not leave the staff alone with the children.
12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a)
STAFFING
A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (b) character references in respect of the person.
Observation. No reference checks were available for review for the staff.
Corrective action. Licensee explained she had the staff file with her off site but will now leave it at the facility.
12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b)
STAFFING
A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (c) a record of the person's work history.
Observation. Resume was not available for review for the staff.
Corrective action. Licensee explained she had the staff file with her off site but will leave at the facility now.
12060 - CCLR s.19(1)(c)
STAFFING
A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.
Observation. Immunization status was not available for review for the staff.
Corrective action. Licensee explained she had the staff file off site but will leave it at the facility now.
12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f)

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May 24, 2024Routine Inspection7items noted

EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.
Observation. Window covering blinds cords accessible to the children playing in the program at the time of the inspection. The LO reviewed this item in depth with the Licensee during the inspection.
Corrective action. Ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times which includes inaccessible blind cords.
11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
OR SUPERVISION
A licensee must ensure that children are supervised at all times by a person who is an educator, an assistant or a responsible adult.
Observation. A facility supervision plan for when children use the washroom is in place but was observed to not being followed at the time of the inspection posing a risk to the children in care. The LO reviewed this item in depth with the Licensee at the time of the inspection.
Corrective action. Ensure children are supervised at all times and supervision plans in place are being followed.
14060 - CCLR s.39(1)
RECORDS AND REPORTING
A licensee must keep current records for each child showing (a) the information set out in subsection (2), (b) if applicable, the information and agreements set out in subsections (2.1) and (2.2), and (c) the consents referred to in subsection (3).
Observation. Several children enrolled and attending the program did not have registration records available or complete at the time of the inspection. The LO reviewed this item in depth with the Licensee at the time of the inspection.
Corrective action. Ensure current records for each child are available, accurate and complete.
19060 - CCLR s.57(1)(a)(b)(c)
RECORDS AND REPORTING
A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a) name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status.
Observation. Two children in attendance at the time of the inspection did not have available medical insurance plan numbers. The LO reviewed this item in depth with the Licensee at the time of the inspection.
Corrective action. Ensure children's registration information is complete including MSP numbers.
19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(a)
RECORDS AND REPORTING
A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (c) daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure.
Observation. Attendance records were unavailable and not complete at the time of the inspection. The LO reviewed this item in depth with the Licensee at the time of the inspection.
Corrective action. Ensure accurate daily attendance records are maintained which includes the date, arrival and departure time.
19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c)
RECORDS AND REPORTING
A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.
Observation. Two children in attendance at the time of the inspection did not have evidence of Medical Practitioner available. The LO reviewed this item in depth with the Licensee at the time of the inspection. One child additionally did not have evidence of an emergency contact available.
Corrective action. Ensure all children's registration information is complete including Dr's name and contact details and emergency contact details.
19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d)
RECORDS AND REPORTING
The licensee must (a) develop the care plan in consultation with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.
Observation. Care plan not in place or developed in consultation with the parent or any person requested by the parent.
Corrective action. Ensure any child who requires extra support has a documented care plan in place in consultation with the parent.
19250 - CCLR s.58(2)(a)

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Inspection data from Fraser Health, last synced August 22, 2026.

Fees & funding

Contact this facility directly for current fee information and waitlist availability.

Frequently asked questions

Is this daycare licensed?

Yes. Little Luminaries Art Centre is licensed by FHA under license number JKAG-CUDUR5.

When was availability last updated?

Little Luminaries Art Centre has not reported a recent vacancy update. Contact the facility directly to confirm current availability.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Little Luminaries Art Centre'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 July 2, 2026.

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Operated by

Ja Won Choi

Last updated August 4, 2026.