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Smart Baby Family Child Care

Licensed Family
22140 Mclean Ave, Richmond

Smart Baby Family Child Care is a licensed family daycare in Richmond, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently has no reported availability.

Availability

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

Vacancy last reported: July 2, 2026

Licensing

Health authorityVancouver Coastal Health

Health & safety record

No critical violations on record. 13 non-critical findings noted since 2022.

November 19, 2025Routine1 non-critical
  • RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

    A record for each child containing the name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(d)]; A record for each child containing the name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(a)]

    Observation. LO reviewed 3 children's files and noted: • 1 child does not have an emergency contact listed - parents have provided their own contact information • 1 child does not have a PHN/Care Card number on file • 1 child does not have immunization status on file

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May 7, 2025Routine Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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March 5, 2025Routine7 non-critical
  • LICENSING / Posting and Advertising of License and CertificateNon-critical

    The certificates of early childhood educators and assistants, or copies of certificates, are prominently displayed in the facility. [CCLR 11(4)]

    Observation. LO observed that a staff working as an ECEA did not have her certificate displayed in the facility.

  • 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. LO observed that the washroom mirror appeared soiled and in need of cleaning. LO observed that the toilet appeared soiled and in need of cleaning. LO observed that the diaper changing mat is ripped in 2 spots. The mat is no longer in good repair and easy to clean.

  • 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. LO observed that emergency supplies kept on site did not contain water.

  • RECORDS AND REPORTING / Community 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. LO did not observe that a log book is kept on site.

  • STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

    Evidence of compliance with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs has not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(f)]; Character references have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(b)]; Copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(d)]; Records of staff's work histories have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(c)]; Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]

    Observation. LO observed that one staff working as a Responsible Adult did not have documentation on file. LO observed that one staff working as an ECEA did not have documentation on file, however was able to produce documents that she had stored on her phone.

  • STAFFING / Continuing health of employeesNon-critical

    There is evidence of employees' continued compliance with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs. [CCLR Sec 21(1)]

    Observation. LO did not observe immunization status on file for a staff working as a Responsible Adult.

  • STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

    Fire drills are not practiced at least once each month. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)]

    Observation. LO did not observe evidence that fire drills were conducted over the past year.

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March 20, 2024Routine2 non-critical
  • CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Group Sizes and Employee to Children RatiosNon-critical

    The group size(s) exceeds that permitted in Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]

    Observation. LO observed that there were 3 children in care under the age of 24 months. Family Child Care allows for 4 children younger than 48 months old, with no more than 2 of those children younger than 24 months old.

  • RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

    A record for each child containing the name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(a)]

    Observation. LO observed that 3 children did not have immunization status on file, and one child did not have a medical insurance plan number on file.

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May 1, 2023Routine Follow-upNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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March 31, 2023Routine3 non-critical
  • PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Hazardous Objects and SubstancesNon-critical

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

    Observation. In the bathroom there is a Lysol can that is under the sink, accessible to children.

  • RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

    A record for each child containing the daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(c)]; A record for each child containing the name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(a)]

    Observation. Attendance was not completed for the past few days, and does not include time in/out. Licensee stated that parents never remember to complete it. LO reminded Licensee that she can fill it out. It was also observed that two children are missing medical insurance plan number.

  • 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. CRC's for all persons living in the home over the age of 12 have expired, and there is currently no CRC for staff person. I will share information on how to apply for a CRC in the email with this report.

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March 24, 2022RoutineNo violations

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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Inspection data from Vancouver Coastal Health, last synced July 1, 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. Smart Baby Family Child Care is not reported to serve children under 36 months.

Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?

Yes. Smart Baby Family Child Care 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 2, 2026.

Are inspection reports available?

Yes. Smart Baby Family Child Care'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 November 19, 2025.

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Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.

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