Smart Start Academy Inc.
Spaces available
30 months – 5 years
Reported by the daycare to its licensing program · Updated July 3, 2026. Confirm directly before applying.
Smart Start Academy Inc. is a licensed group daycare in Richmond, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently reports available spaces for 30 months to 5 years.
Availability
Vacancy last reported: July 3, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
No critical violations on record. 1 non-critical finding noted since 2022.
December 17, 2025RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportDecember 12, 2024RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportNovember 2, 2023Routine1 non-critical
- STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical
Fire drills are not practiced at least once each month. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)]
Observation. LO observed that fire drills have not been recorded since July 2023.
November 28, 2022RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportInspection 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 Start Academy Inc. is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. Smart Start Academy Inc. 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 3, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Smart Start Academy Inc.'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 17, 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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