Smart Lion Day Care
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School age
Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated June 23, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.
Smart Lion Day Care is a licensed family daycare in Richmond, BC serving children infants through age 12. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently reports available spaces for grade 1 to age 12.
Programs & services
Age groups served
Under 36 months, Out-of-school kindergarten, Grade 1 to age 12
Operating hours
Weekdays
Mandarin
ELF programming
Early Learning Framework programming offered
Meals provided
Not offered
Pickup/dropoff
Not offered
Availability
Vacancy last reported: June 23, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
No critical violations on record. 7 non-critical findings noted since 2021.
September 11, 2025Routine Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportAugust 14, 2025Routine2 non-critical
- 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. LO observed the fire extinguisher expired on June 19, 2025.
- 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. Licensing observed a current log of minor incidents is not being captured.
July 24, 2024Routine1 non-critical
- 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. Fire drill was not conducted in April, as well as a few months in the past year.
November 22, 2023RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMarch 17, 2023Routine Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportAugust 30, 2022Routine2 non-critical
- CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Behavioural GuidanceNon-critical
Employees and parents are provided a written statement of the licensee's policy on behavioural guidance. [CCLR Sec.51(1)(b)]
Observation. LO requested to review Polices and Procedures that are shared with parents, the Licensee provided a daily schedule, and the registration forms. But no guidance policy was shared. LO will share an outline of all required policies that must be kept, and information regarding the behaviour policy which must be shared with parents / employees.
- PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Hazardous Objects and SubstancesNon-critical
Hazardous objects and substances are inaccessible to children. [CCLR Sec 17]
Observation. LO observed that there are cleaning supplies and hazardous items under the sink in the kitchen, which children have access to. It was also observed that the outside area has items along the fence that are not intended for use by children - such as wood board, part of broken chair, and other pieces that could be hazardous. All items that are not for children's use or could be a hazard should be removed from the space. LO also recommends that some of the branches to the tree be cut so that there remains shade, but it allows for additional space.
August 27, 2021Routine2 non-critical
- 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 the facility did not have adequate emergency supplies such as food and water rations for staff and children up to 72 hours
- 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 observed that the manager did not have an immunization status on file
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
What ages does this daycare accept?
Smart Lion Day Care serves children infants through age 12. Reported age groups served include under 36 months and grade 1 to age 12.
Does this daycare offer infant care?
Yes. Smart Lion Day Care is reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Smart Lion Day 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 June 23, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Smart Lion Day 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 September 11, 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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