Little Footprints Daycare (72nd)
Little Footprints Daycare (72nd) is a licensed group daycare in Surrey, BC.
Licensing
Health & safety record
42 findings recorded across 13 inspections since 2020. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
November 25, 2025Routine Inspection1 item 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. Dishes used buy the children in the classrooms are washed but not sanitized.
Corrective action. Submit a corrective action plan
11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
March 17, 2025Complaint Investigation2 items noted
- A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene.
Observation. Common surfaces and toys were not cleaned and sanitized as often as required during a communicable disease outbreak.
Corrective action. Ensure there is a system for cleaning and sanitizing.
15030 - CCLR s.46(1) - A licensee must notify the medical health officer within 24 hours after (a) a child is involved in, or may have been involved in, a reportable incident described in Schedule H while under the care or supervision of the licensee.
Observation. Licensing was not notified within 24 hours that children and staff were involved in a communicable disease outbreak, which is defined as a reportable incident under Schedule H.
Corrective action. Ensure there is a system for notifying Licensing of reportable incidents.
19030 - CCLR s.55(2)(a)
June 14, 2024Routine Inspection1 item 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. LO observed and discussed the following with the Manager: - installed glass mirrors in all classrooms required to be treated (e.g. shatter proof) - grab bars installed in IT classrooms are not age/developmentally appropriate - main shared washroom: hole on the bottom of the wall ( below paper towel dispenser) exposed drywall, accessible to children - No garbage can with lid in the main washroom, next to the diaper change table
Corrective action. Ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are in care
11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
March 4, 2024Follow-up InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportOctober 11, 2023Routine Inspection4 items noted
- EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
A licensee must ensure that the community care facility and the furniture, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.
Observation. Various walls throughout the facility had peeling/ chipped paint, exposing drywall to the children. Manager said that she is aware of this and the facility's maintenance needs have been communicated to the administrators.
Corrective action. Ensure that all furniture, fixture and equipment within the facility are clean and in good repair.
11020 - CCLR s.13(2) - EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
A licensee must ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are (a) suitable for the age and development of the children.
Observation. There is not adequate equipment to safely meet the varying developmental needs of the children receiving care. Step ladders are being used for the children in all washrooms. These step ladders are not age/ developmentally appropriate.
Corrective action. Ensure that all materials and equipment accessible to children are suitable meeting the age and development of the children.
11180 - CCLR s.16(4)(a) - 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. LO observed and discussed the following with the Manager: - Fridge temperature measured 6.7 and 7 degree Celsius. - Bleach spray bottle placed on the sink was accessible to the children ( IT #1) - Diaper changing pad was placed ( stored) on top of the open toilet seat - Multiple floating shelves were installed within the naproom to store heavy large bins and baskets with toys; some of these bins were larger than the depth of the shelf
Corrective action. Ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are in care.
11010 - CCLR s.13(1) - OR SUPERVISION
A licensee must (b) provide to employees and parents a written statement of the licensee's policy on behavioural guidance.
Observation. Behavioral guidance written policy is not being provided to the parents. The Manager said that this policy is being provided verbally to the parents when they visit the facility.
Corrective action. Ensure that written policy, re: behavior guidance is provided to parents and all staff.
14230 - CCLR s.51(1)(b)
August 10, 2022Follow-up Inspection2 items noted
- EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
A licensee must ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are (b) safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair.
Observation. Licensing observed the ladder on the wooden climber and slide structure has anti-slip covering, as the wooden ladder gets slipper when wet. However, the anti-slip covering on the first step has come off causing the step to be slippery when wet. Potential for a child to slip, fall and hurt themselves.
Corrective action. Ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair.
11190 - CCLR s.16(4)(b) - 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. Licensing observed the following that are accessible to children; - A dirty mop in one of the Group Child Care (under 36 months) program. - Two plungers in two different stalls in the Group Child Care (30 mnths to SA) program. - A dirty bandage in the Group Child Care (30 mnths to SA) playground. - An adult shovel, rake and rat box in the walkway to both the playgrounds.
Corrective action. Ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are in care.
11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
July 4, 2022Follow-up Inspection5 items noted
- EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are (a) of sturdy and safe construction, easy to clean and free from hazards.
Observation. Licensing observed that a tall shelf in one of the Group Child Care (under 36 mnths) program is still not secured. Additionally, there is the end of a nail sticking between the shelf and cubby unit. A staff place a foam piece on the nail to cover it. Licensing had received an email from the Manager informing that the shelf had been secured to the wall.
Corrective action. Ensure that the equipment, furniture and supplies within the community care facility are of sturdy and safe construction, easy to clean and free from hazards.
11080 - CCLR s.15(1)(a) - 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. Licensing observed one carpet still curling up at the corner in one of the Group Child Care (30 mnths to SA) program. There is tape that was holding down the curling corner however, the tape is ripped off and dirty.
Corrective action. Ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are in care.
11010 - CCLR s.13(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. Licensing observed a new staff working however, the staff's certificate was not displayed anywhere within the community care facility. The Manager informed Licensing that the staff started working just recently.
Corrective action. Ensure that staff certificate or a copy of the certificate is posted in a prominent place within the community care facility.
10070 - CCLR s.11(4) - OR SUPERVISION
Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that (b) the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.
Observation. Licensing observed that there is no Infant Toddler (I/T) staff in one of Group Child Care (under 36 mnths) program. Upon a discussion of the staffing schedule with the Manager, Licensing observed that there is no I/T staff in the morning in one program. The Manager informed Licensing that the regular I/T staff was moved to anther location and that an Early childhood educator (ECE) staff was covering for the absent employee for less then 30 days. Licensing provided education on what constitutes as an absent employee and that this situation does not qualify as an absent employee. Therefore, the staff to child ratio in one of the Group Child Care (under 36 months) is not being maintained at all times. This is a repeat contravention.
Corrective action. Ensure that the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.
14030 - CCLR s.34(2)(b) - 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. Licensing was unable to review a new staff's record because the Manager informed Licensing that the staff's record was still on the server and the server was down. Licensing provided education that all staff records need to be in a single place prior to the staff working at the community care facility.
Corrective action. Ensure that all facility, staff and children records are kept in a single place at the community care facility
19320 - CCLR s.59(a)
May 31, 2022Routine Inspection10 items 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. Licensing observed the following; - One cot resting against the wall in one of the Group Child Care (30 mnths to SA) program. Potential to fall on a child. - One carpet curling up at the corner in one of the Group Child Care (30mnths to SA) program. Potential tripping hazard. - The fridges temperatures in the Group Child Care (under 36 mnths) programs measured at 11 and 9 degrees Celsius. Education provided that fridge temperature should be no more then 4 degrees Celsius. - Licensing observed a child's milk bottle sitting on the cubby shelf in the Group Child Care (under 36 mnths) program while the children went outside to play.
Corrective action. Ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are in care.
11010 - CCLR s.13(1) - EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are (a) of sturdy and safe construction, easy to clean and free from hazards.
Observation. Licensing observed the following:- - A tall shelf in one of the Group Child Care (under 36 mnths) program that is not secured. Potential to fall on a child. - A toilet tank cover, in the Group Child Care bathroom, is cracked and has tape on it. However, the tape is coming off and dirty underneath. Unable to sanitize effectively.
Corrective action. Ensure that the equipment, furniture and supplies within the community care facility are of sturdy and safe construction, easy to clean and free from hazards.
11080 - CCLR s.15(1)(a) - 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. Licensing observed the following that are accessible to children in care; - A stapler and adult scissor in an unlocked drawer beside the sink in one of the Group Child Care (30 mnths to SA) program. - Two diaper rash creams in a bucket in one of the Group Child Care (under 36 mnths) bathroom. - A diaper rash cream in bucket in the Group Child Care (30 mnths to SA) bathroom.
Corrective action. Ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child.
11200 - CCLR s.17 - HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
A licensee, other than a licensee who provides a care program described as either Preschool (30 Months to School Age) or Group Child Care (School Age), must have in a community care facility a sturdy surface for changing diapers, located outside the food preparation area, next to (b) a wash basin.
Observation. Licensing observed that there is no sturdy surface for changing diapers for both of the Group Child Care (30 mnths to SA) program. There are still children in both programs that still wear diapers. Licensing provided education on what would meet the intent of this regulation.
Corrective action. Ensure that there is a sturdy surface for changing diapers, located outside the food preparation area and next to a wash basin.
15015 - CCLR s.14(4)(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. Upon a random review of six children's records, Licensing observed one child's record missing the phone number of a medical practitioner.
Corrective action. Ensure that children's records are complete prior to the child attending the community care facility.
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. Licensing observed that there are two children in care who require extra support and have support workers. However, a care plan has not been developed in consultation with the parent or any person requested by the parent for the two children.
Corrective action. Ensure that a care plan is in place and developed with a parent of the child requiring extra support.
19250 - CCLR s.58(2)(a) - RECORDS AND REPORTING
The licensee must (b) review the care plan at least once each year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.
Observation. Upon a random review of six children's records, Licensing observed that one child's care plan was not reviewed annually with the parent or any person requested to by the parent. The child's care plan was last reviewed on May 11, 2021. Licensing provided education on what would meet the intent of this regulation.
Corrective action. Ensure that care plans are reviewed at least once each year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.
19260 - CCLR s.58(2)(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: (b) character references in respect of the person.
Observation. Upon a review of 16 staff records, Licensing observed that 4 staff's references were not obtained. Education provided on what would meet the intent of this regulation.
Corrective action. Ensure that staff records are complete prior to the staff working at the community care 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: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.
Observation. Upon a review of 16 staff records, Licensing observed that 2 staff's Immunization status was not obtained.
Corrective action. Ensure that staff records are complete prior to the staff working at the community care facility.
12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f) - STAFFING
Despite this section, during the half hour before a care program begins and the half hour after a care program ends, a licensee may permit children who would otherwise be grouped in different care programs, and who are arriving at or leaving the community care facility, to be grouped together and supervised other than as required under Schedule E if (a) the care program is described as Multi-Age Child Care, Group Child Care (Under 36 Months), Group Child Care (30 Months to School Age) or Group Child Care (School Age).
Observation. Upon discussion with the Manager, Licensing observed that the children from both of the Group Child Care (30mnths to SA) programs are going into the Group Child Care (under 3 mnths) program, throughout the day, to get their diapers changed. Licensing provided education on the only time that different care programs can mix.
Corrective action. Ensure that different care programs are only mixing half hour before a care program begins and half hour after a care program ends.
12280 - CCLR s.34(4)(a)
February 16, 2022Complaint Investigation1 item noted
- A licensee must notify the medical health officer within 24 hours after (a) a child is involved in, or may have been involved in, a reportable incident described in Schedule H while under the care or supervision of the licensee.
Observation. The facility became aware of an incident involving a child seeking emrgency care. However, the Manager did not notify the Licensing Officer (LO) within 24 hours of the incident.
Corrective action. Corrective action required.
19030 - CCLR s.55(2)(a)
August 10, 2021Follow-up Inspection3 items noted
- EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
A licensee must ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are (b) safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair.
Observation. Licensing observed that the wooden climber treehouse still needs maintenance as the wood stain is peeling. The Manager informed Licensing that the paint has been purchased and once the resilient surfacing has been installed the treehouse will get repainted.
Corrective action. Ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair.
11190 - CCLR s.16(4)(b) - 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. Licensing observed the fridge temperature in one of the Group Child Care (under 36 months) program still measuring at 8.2 degrees Celsius. Additionally, the thermometer in the fridge read at 10 degrees Celsius. The Manager informed Licensing that a new fridge was purchased. Licensing suggested finding out where the temperature gauge is located on the fridge and bringing the temperature down between 0-4 degrees Celsius.
Corrective action. Ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are in care.
11010 - CCLR s.13(1) - 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. Licensing observed that one staff's criminal record check (CRC) on file is still addressed to another facility. The Manager informed Licensing that a sharing form has been submitted to the CRC department but still not received. The Manager has contacted the CRC department. Licensing suggested contacting the CRC department again to find out the status of the staff's CRC.
Corrective action. Ensure that staff records are complete prior to the staff working at the community care facility.
12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a)
June 30, 2021Routine Inspection9 items noted
- 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. Licensing observed the following accessible to children in care; - three adult scissors in an unlocked drawer in the Group Child Care (under 36 months) and Group Child Care (30 months to school age). - Prescription medication in the fridge not locked. The Manager placed the medication in a locked box.
Corrective action. Ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child.
11200 - CCLR s.17 - EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
A licensee must ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are (b) safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair.
Observation. Licensing observed the following in the outdoor playground; - the wooden climber treehouse structure, in Group Child Care (30 months to school age) playground has a broken wooden panel, This panel has jagged edges. - A toy car that is broken by the door and the sharp plastic is sticking out. - The wooden climber treehouse needs maintenance as the wood stain is pealing.
Corrective action. Ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair.
11190 - CCLR s.16(4)(b) - 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. Licensing observed the following; - The fridge temperature in one of the Group Child Care (under 36 months) program was measure at 9 degrees Celsius. The temperature of the fridge should be between 0-4 degrees Celsius. - A plastic climber and slide in the Group Child Care (under 36 months) playground is placed on a surface that is hard. There is not sufficient resilient surfacing to prevent a child hurting themselves when they come down the slide.
Corrective action. Ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are in care.
11010 - CCLR s.13(1) - OR SUPERVISION
Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that (b) the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.
Observation. Licensing observed, in one of the Group Child Care (under 36 months), that there was no Infant Toddler educator. This does not meet staff to child ratio requirement outlined in Schedule E. The Manager informed Licensing that there was an exemption in place but had expired. Licensing provided education on the importance of ensuring that ratio is maintained at all times. The Manager will submit a Exemption to Licensing. This is a repeat contravention.
Corrective action. Ensure that the ratio of employees to children is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.
14030 - CCLR s.34(2)(b) - POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
A licensee must have all of the following: (b) an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.
Observation. Licensing observed that the emergency evacuation meeting site was not identified on the emergency evacuation floor plan. Upon further review of the emergency procedure policy a meeting location was identified. However, the Manager informed Licensing that the emergency meeting site has been changed. The new site is not identified anywhere on the plan. Education was provided on the importance of having an evacuation procedure that clearly identifies the meeting place and that staff and parent know the meeting spot.
Corrective action. Ensure that an emergency plan is in place that sets out procedures for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.
13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b) - 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. Upon a review of five days of the attendance records for the month of June, Licensing observed three days that a child was not signed out in one of the Group child Care (under 36 months) program.
Corrective action. Ensure that accurate attendance records are maintained.
19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c) - 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. Upon a random review of six children's records, Licensing observed two children's record missing the date of enrolment.
Corrective action. Ensure that children records are complete prior to the child attending the community care facility.
19080 - CCLR s.57(2)(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: (a) a criminal record check for the person.
Observation. Upon a review of fifteen staff records, Licensing observed one staff's criminal record check (CRC) not site specific and addressed to another facility. The Manager informed Licensing that a CRC has been completed but the results have not been obtained yet. Licensing suggested contacting the CRC department to inquire about the status.
Corrective action. Ensure that staff records are complete prior to the staff working at the community care facility.
12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a) - STAFFING
A licensee must ensure that each employee (b) practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month.
Observation. Licensing observed that a fire drill was not implemented in May and June 2020.
Corrective action. Ensure that each employee practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month.
12190 - CCLR s.22(2)(b)
September 17, 2020Follow-up Inspection3 items noted
- POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
A licensee must have all of the following: (b) an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.
Observation. Two fire extinguishers were reviewed in the facility. One had an expired tag affixed to the equipment posing a potential hazard if needed during an emergency.
Corrective action. Ensure equipment needed in the event of an emergency is well maintained in order to respond to an emergency.
13020 - CCLR s.22(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: (a) a criminal record check for the person.
Observation. Eight staff files were reviewed and three staff working in the programs on the day of the inspection had either an expired CRC, CRC not specific to the facility and police check instead of CRC. LO reviewed all CRC's with the manager during the inspection.
Corrective action. Ensure all staff files are complete including valid Criminal Record Checks.
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: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.
Observation. Eight staff files were reviewed and one staff did not have an immunization record available.
Corrective action. Ensure all staff files are complete including immunization status.
12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f)
April 28, 2020Routine Inspection1 item noted
- OR SUPERVISION
Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that (b) the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.
Observation. Two program's open during the inspection did not have staffing in place to meet the requirements outlined in the CCLR Schedule E. ECEA's were working in place of a ECE's in both programs. LO reviewed the staff to child ratio and requirements outlined in Schedule E.
Corrective action. Ensure the employee to child ratio is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.
14030 - CCLR s.34(2)(b)
Inspection data from Fraser Health, last synced July 2, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this daycare licensed?
Yes. Little Footprints Daycare (72nd) is licensed by FHA under license number MLAO-9JVUZ3.
When was availability last updated?
Little Footprints Daycare (72nd) has not reported a recent vacancy update. Contact the facility directly to confirm current availability.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Little Footprints Daycare (72nd)'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 25, 2025.
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