Little Footprints Academy (New West)
Little Footprints Academy (New West) is a licensed daycare in BC, BC.
Licensing
Health & safety record
27 findings recorded across 11 inspections since 2023. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
January 29, 2026Complaint Investigation1 item noted
- A licensee must (a) ensure that behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of the child who is receiving the guidance.
Observation. A staff used an inappropriate guidance strategy by lifting and relocating a child inappropriately.
Corrective action. Please ensure that staff use age-appropriate guidance strategies with children.
14220 - CCLR s.51(1)(a)
December 8, 2025Routine Inspection3 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. The fridge temperature in each of the Group Child Care (30 months to school age ) programs is above 4c.
Corrective action. To ensure safe food storage the assistant manger will ensure fridge temperatures are between 0-4c.
11010 - CCLR s.13(1) - 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. One toilet in Toddler 3 class does not flush and is currently not being used.
Corrective action. The assistant manager will ensure that the toilet repairs are made so that the toilet can be used.
11020 - CCLR s.13(2) - 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. A care plan was not reviewed within the past 12 months with the parent or any person requested to by the parent.
Corrective action. The assistant manager will ensure that the care plan is updated. .
19260 - CCLR s.58(2)(b)
August 11, 2025Complaint Investigation1 item noted
- A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.
Observation. Staff picked up food dropped on the floor and put it back into a child’s container.
Corrective action. Staff must ensure that food is handled to prevent contamination.
11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
July 18, 2025Complaint Investigation2 items 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. Staff failed to notify Licensing of a reportable incident within 24 hours as described in Schedule H.
Corrective action. Corrective action plan required.
19030 - CCLR s.55(2)(a) - A licensee must (a) ensure that behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of the child who is receiving the guidance.
Observation. Staff used inappropriate guidance strategies, including pretending to take a picture of a child and misusing furniture, as well as improper handling and relocation of a child.
Corrective action. Corrective action plan required
14220 - CCLR s.51(1)(a)
March 24, 2025Complaint Investigation2 items noted
- A licensee must do all of the following
A licensee must do all of the following: (b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote (i) the health, safety and dignity of persons in care,
Observation. Children experienced restricted movement and limited autonomy remaining seated for extended periods of time with minimal access to independent activities. Children's attempts to leave the table were met with physical restraint, including inappropriate handling by staff.
Corrective action. Submit a corrective action plan
14360 - CCALA s.7(1)(b)(i) - A licensee must ensure that a child, while under the care or supervision of the licensee, is not subjected to any of the following: (c) harsh, belittling or degrading treatment by an employee or another child, whether verbal, emotional or physical, that could humiliate the child or undermine the child's self respect.
Observation. A staff picked children up by one arm, both arms and the back of their shirt which is unsafe and potentially harmful to the children.
Corrective action. Provide a corrective action plan
14280 - CCLR s.52(1)(c)
November 20, 2024Complaint Investigation1 item noted
- A licensee must (a) ensure that behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of the child who is receiving the guidance.
Observation. A staff member was observed using inappropriate guidance.
Corrective action. Facility has submitted an action plan.
14220 - CCLR s.51(1)(a)
October 9, 2024Routine Inspection2 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 the Manager: - Cleaning supplies located under the sinks in Toddler and MA rooms were unlocked and accessible to the children; some of these cleaning supplies were stored together with the babies' diapers - One of the bathroom stall is used as a storage; few pieces of drywall boards, a vacuum and step stool were stored within the stall and accessible to the 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) - 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. 3 care plans were not reviewed annually with the parents for children requiring extra support.
Corrective action. Ensure that care plans are reviewed/updated at least once a year with the parents.
19260 - CCLR s.58(2)(b)
February 26, 2024Routine Inspection3 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 in various classrooms and discussed the following with the Manager: - air freshener and bleach bottles stored on top of washroom sinks were accessible to the children - children's napping mats with their beddings were stacked on top of each other - 3 diapering mats were ripped; this does not allow proper cleaning after each use
Corrective action. Ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are in care
11010 - CCLR s.13(1) - RECORDS AND REPORTING
A licensee must keep, for each child requiring extra support, a current care plan showing the following information: (b) the courses of action recommended by health care professionals to address the needs of the child requiring extra support.
Observation. A child's current care plan does not contain complete/necessary information to guide staff in event of a medical emergency.
Corrective action. Ensure that complete care plan is developed for child requiring extra support.
19220 - CCLR s.58(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. 4 staff files were reviewed; Criminal Record Check from CCRP were not obtained for 2 staff members.
Corrective action. Ensure that all staff files are complete.
12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a)
November 28, 2023Complaint Investigation3 items noted
- Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that (a) children attending a community care facility are divided into groups, with each group having no more children than that permitted in Schedule E.
Observation. GCC (30 months to school age): there were more than 2 children younger than 36 months old in the group. 3 children present were younger than 30 months old.
Corrective action. corrective action plan required
14020 - CCLR s.34(2)(a) - 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 (b) a total of 8 or fewer children are present at the community care facility, of whom no more than 3 are younger than 36 months old.
Observation. Mixing of groups: there were more than 8 children combined in one single group. More than 3 children present were younger than 36 months old.
Corrective action. corrective action plan required
12290 - CCLR s.34(4)(b) - 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. Mixing of groups longer than 30 minutes at the beginning of the day. Children from GCC (under 36 months) and GCC (30 months to school age) were combined in one single group from 7:00 am- 7:45am.
Corrective action. corrective action plan required
12280 - CCLR s.34(4)(a)
November 28, 2023Complaint Investigation2 items noted
- A licensee must
A licensee must: (b) have an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.
Observation. No written site specific emergency plan is available to guide the staff.
Corrective action. corrective action plan required
13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b) - A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are (b) located so as not to block or hamper an exit in the case of fire or other emergency.
Observation. A baby gate was installed in front of the exit door in IT#1 room.
Corrective action. corrective action plan required
11090 - CCLR s.15(1)(b)
March 28, 2023Routine Inspection7 items noted
- LICENSING
A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility both the licence, including any terms or conditions of the licence, and the name of the manager.
Observation. The manager's name was not posted.
Corrective action. The manager's name must be displayed prominently.
10050 - CCLR s.11(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. In 1 of the GCC (< 36 months) programs, an ITE & an RA (who explained that she is awaiting her ECEA certificate) were caring for 8 children.
Corrective action. The minimum employee to children ratio must be maintained @ all times: • 1 ITE : ≤ 4 children • 1 ITE & 1 ECE : 5-8 children • 1 ITE, 1 ECE, & 1 ECEA : 9-12 children
14030 - CCLR s.34(2)(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. CCFL reviewed 18 children's records & found that 1 lacked his immunization status.
Corrective action. All requirements of s. 57 are required by children's 1st day of care.
19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(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. CCFL reviewed all employees' records & found that 1 had 1 reference instead of ≥ 2.
Corrective action. All requirements of s. 19(1) are required by employees' 1st day of employment.
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: (a) a criminal record check for the person.
Observation. CCFL reviewed all employees' records & found that: - 1 requires a CRC share - 2 have CRCs from the RCMP - 2 lack CRCs
Corrective action. Current CRCs from the BC Ministry of Justice's Criminal Records Review Program (addressed to the licensee) are required. In the meantime, these employees cannot work alone w/ children or assist w/ diapering/toileting.
12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a) - 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. CCFL reviewed all employees' records & found that 1 lacked evidence of certificate validation.
Corrective action. Certificates must be verified ( https://earlychildhoodeducator.gov.bc.ca/Public/CertAndRenewal/Certificate_Validation.aspx or 1.888.338.6622) upon hire & every renewal.
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: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.
Observation. CCFL reviewed all employees' records & found that 3 lacked their immunization status.
Corrective action. All requirements of s. 19(1) are required by employees' 1st day of employment.
12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f)
Inspection data from Fraser Health, last synced July 2, 2026.
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When was availability last updated?
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Are inspection reports available?
Yes. Little Footprints Academy (New West)'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 January 29, 2026.
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Rupali Verma
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 7, 2026.