Little Friends Child & Family Development Centre & Best Start Hub
295 Essex Street, Sarnia ON N7T 4S3 · Child Care
Inspection summary
Little Friends Child & Family Development Centre & Best Start Hub has been inspected 2 times by Lambton Public Health since June 16, 2025. The most recent inspection, on June 16, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.
None of the 2 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene.
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.
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hand hygiene is the most important way to stop germs spreading between children, residents and staff. Inspectors check that sinks are stocked and easy to reach, that staff wash their hands when required (for example after diapering or before handling food), and that sick staff stay away from work.
Recorded once on June 16, 2026. For example:
Hand sinks supplied as required and good hand hygiene practiced
Equipment and utensilsLower risk
Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.
Recorded once on June 16, 2025. For example:
Outdoor play area and equipment is well maintained and free from any hazards.
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 once on June 16, 2025. For example:
Diaper change area is appropriately located, fully stocked, and kept clean.
About this data
These results come from Lambton Public Health, 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.
2 inspections
- Required
1 infraction
- Hand sinks supplied as required and good hand hygiene practiced
- Fail to ensure handwashing basin is available and accessible for use.
- Hand sinks supplied as required and good hand hygiene practiced
- Required
2 infractions
- Diaper change area is appropriately located, fully stocked, and kept clean.
- Fail to ensure hand washing station is fully stocked with paper towel and liquid soap in a dispenser.
- Outdoor play area and equipment is well maintained and free from any hazards.
- Fail to ensure outdoor play area is free from hazards (excluding play structures).
- Diaper change area is appropriately located, fully stocked, and kept clean.
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