Smuyuq'wa' Lelum ECE Centre
Smuyuq'wa' Lelum ECE Centre is a licensed group daycare in Tsawwassen, BC.
Licensing
Health & safety record
10 findings recorded across 6 inspections since 2021. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
March 12, 2026Routine Inspection1 item noted
- 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 file did not contain a CRC through the Criminal Records Review program, One file contained a CRC issued from the local police department. The manager stated that info has been submitted to the CRC review program for processing
Corrective action. Corrective action required
12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a)
February 27, 2025Routine Inspection1 item noted
- 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. No evidence of current Criminal Record Check for 2 staff
Corrective action. Ensure staff files are complete
12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a)
March 14, 2024Routine Inspection7 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. LO observed and discussed the following with staff today: - Playground: all swing chains are rusty. - Cleaning supplies in 3-5 washroom: stored in an open shelving unit accessible to children.
Corrective action. Ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are in care.
11010 - CCLR s.13(1) - 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. LO observed that diaper changing area is located in the cubbie area not in the washroom.
Corrective action. Ensure that diaper changing area is set up in the washroom next to the sink.
15015 - CCLR s.14(4)(b) - 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. 5 children files were reviewed; 2 children's MSP # were missing.
Corrective action. Ensure that all children files are complete.
19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(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. 5 children files were reviewed; 1 child was missing the consent to call medical practitioner or ambulance if parent cannot be reached.
Corrective action. Ensure all children files are complete.
19190 - CCLR s.57(3)(a) - 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. 5 children files were reviewed; 2 children were missing their Dr's information.
Corrective action. Ensure that all children files are complete.
19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d) - 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. 3 staff files were reviewed; 1 staff's certificate was not validated through the ECE registry.
Corrective action. Ensure that all staff files are complete.
12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(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. A minimum of two character references were not obtained for one staff member.
Corrective action. Ensure that all staff files are complete.
12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b)
March 8, 2023Routine InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMarch 8, 2022Routine Inspection1 item noted
- 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. A review of 3 staff files found that 1 file was missing evidence that the person's ECE certificate had been verified by the early childhood education registry. It appears that this staff's ECE had been renewed but it had not yet been verified.
Corrective action. Ensure all educator or assistant certificates have been verified by the early childhood educator registry.
12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a)
March 4, 2021Routine InspectionNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportInspection data from Fraser Health, last synced July 7, 2026.
Fees & funding
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Frequently asked questions
Is this daycare licensed?
Yes. Smuyuq'wa' Lelum ECE Centre is licensed by FHA under license number MLAO-7LHM7F.
When was availability last updated?
Smuyuq'wa' Lelum ECE Centre has not reported a recent vacancy update. Contact the facility directly to confirm current availability.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Smuyuq'wa' Lelum ECE 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 March 12, 2026.
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Operated by
Jennifer McCrystal
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.