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Guiding Stars Child Care

4 225 Mapleview Dr E, Barrie ON L4N 0W5 · Child Care - Full Day Program

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Inspection summary

Guiding Stars Child Care has been inspected 8 times by Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit since October 25, 2024. The most recent inspection, on July 27, 2026, recorded 5 infractions.

2 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 12 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 23, 2025. For example: Diapering/toileting areas are kept in a clean and sanitary manner.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on November 24, 2025. For example: Adequate protection against pests.

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 10 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 27, 2026. For example: Appropriate diapering and toileting IPAC procedures are being followed.

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on July 27, 2026. For example: Appropriate cleaning and disinfecting of child care environment.

About this data

These results come from Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

8 inspections

  1. Routine

    5 infractions

    • Appropriate diapering and toileting IPAC procedures are being followed.
      • Ensure diapering procedures (including stand-up diapering and potty procedures) are posted and are being followed.
    • Washrooms are kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
      • Ensure washrooms are kept in a clean and sanitary manner.
    • Appropriate cleaning and disinfecting of child care environment.
      • Ensure all surfaces, toys, equipment, chairs, cots, cribs, and/or absorbent materials are kept in good repair and can be cleaned and disinfected or laundered.
    • Outdoor areas are kept in good repair.
      • Ensure sources of stagnant water are removed.
    • Furniture, floors, walls and ceilings are able to be cleaned, kept clean, and in good repair.
      • Ensure walls, ceilings and/or furniture are kept clean and in good repair.
  2. Routine

    4 infractions

    • Washrooms are kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
      • Ensure washrooms are kept in a clean and sanitary manner.
    • Proper storage of children's personal items and belongings.
      • Ensure children's personal items are appropriately labelled and stored in a manner to prevent contamination.
    • Outdoor areas are kept in good repair.
      • Ensure sources of stagnant water are removed.
    • Furniture, floors, walls and ceilings are able to be cleaned, kept clean, and in good repair.
      • Ensure furniture, floors, walls and/or ceilings are made of a material that is easily cleanable.
  3. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  4. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Proper management of enteric and respiratory outbreaks.
      • Failed to report a suspect or confirmed outbreak in the centre to the Infectious Diseases Program at the SMDHU in a timely manner.
    • Furniture, floors, walls and ceilings are able to be cleaned, kept clean, and in good repair.
      • Ensure furniture, floors, walls and/or ceilings are made of a material that is easily cleanable.
    • Adequate protection against pests.
      • Ensure a licensed pest control operator is contacted.
  5. Routine

    5 infractions

    • Diapering/toileting areas are kept in a clean and sanitary manner.
      • Ensure the diapering/toileting area is physically separated from the food preparation/serving and/or play areas.
    • Appropriate diapering and toileting IPAC procedures are being followed.
      • Ensure diapering procedures (including stand-up diapering and potty procedures) are posted and are being followed.
    • Approved cleaning and disinfecting products are provided on-site and used appropriately.
      • Ensure manufacturers' directions, including contact times, are followed for all cleaning and disinfecting products on-site.
    • Appropriate cleaning and disinfecting of child care environment.
      • Ensure all surfaces, toys, equipment, chairs, cots, cribs, and/or absorbent materials are kept in good repair and can be cleaned and disinfected or laundered.
    • Furniture, floors, walls and ceilings are able to be cleaned, kept clean, and in good repair.
      • Ensure furniture, floors, walls and/or ceilings are made of a material that is easily cleanable.
  6. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Diapering/toileting areas are kept in a clean and sanitary manner.
      • Ensure diaper change tables and/or mats are constructed of smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable material and are kept in good repair.
      • Ensure floors and walls around the diapering/toileting area are smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable and are kept in good repair.
    • Proper infection prevention and control practices are being followed during sensory and natural play.
      • Ensure toys, materials and/or equipment used do not pose a health risk and are appropriate for use.
  7. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • Appropriate cleaning and disinfecting of child care environment.
      • Ensure non-infant toys are cleaned and disinfected on a weekly basis at a minimum or more often as needed.
  8. Follow-up

    0 infractions

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