Smart Baby Family Child Care
22140 McLean Ave, Richmond BC V6V 2P3 · Family Child Care
Inspection summary
Smart Baby Family Child Care has been inspected 8 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since March 24, 2022. The most recent inspection, on June 30, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.
3 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct health risks.
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.
Food safety training and certificationLower risk
Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.
Recorded 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on June 30, 2026. For example:
The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]
Permits, records and postingLower risk
Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.
Recorded 3 times on March 5, 2025. For example:
Implementation of the fire drill system is practiced at least once each month, and implementation of the emergency plan is practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)(c)]
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 30, 2026. For example:
The facility, the furniture, equipment, fixtures and supplies are of sturdy and safe construction. They are easy to clean, and are clean and in good repair and free from hazards. [CCLR Sec. 13(2) and Sec. 15(1)(a)]
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 once on March 31, 2023. For example:
All persons over the age of 12 that are ordinarily present on the premises while children are present are of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for each person. [CCLR Sec 20]
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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 30, 2026. For example:
Hazardous objects and substances are inaccessible to children. [CCLR Sec 17]
About this data
These results come from Vancouver Coastal 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.
8 inspections
- Routine
3 infractions
- The facility, the furniture, equipment, fixtures and supplies are of sturdy and safe construction. They are easy to clean, and are clean and in good repair and free from hazards. [CCLR Sec. 13(2) and Sec. 15(1)(a)]
- Hazardous objects and substances are inaccessible to children. [CCLR Sec 17]
- The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]
- Routine
1 infraction
- The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]
- A record for each child containing the name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(d)]
- A record for each child containing the name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(a)]
- The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine
8 infractions
- The facility, the furniture, equipment, fixtures and supplies are of sturdy and safe construction. They are easy to clean, and are clean and in good repair and free from hazards. [CCLR Sec. 13(2) and Sec. 15(1)(a)]
- Prior to employing staff the manager has met with each person and has obtained the appropriate documentation. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)]
- Evidence of compliance with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs has not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(f)]
- Character references have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(b)]
- Copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(d)]
- Records of staff's work histories have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(c)]
- Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]
- Employees employed as early childhood educators or assistants hold the appropriate certificates issued under Division 2, which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry [Employee Qualifications]. [CCLR Sec. 19(4)(a)]
- There is evidence of employees' continued compliance with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs. [CCLR Sec 21(1)]
- Implementation of the fire drill system is practiced at least once each month, and implementation of the emergency plan is practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)(c)]
- Fire drills are not practiced at least once each month. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)]
- There is an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(b)]
- There is current log of minor incidents, illnesses and unexpected events, that did not require medical attention and were not reportable incidents described in Schedule H. [CCLR Sec. 56(1)(f)]
- The certificates of early childhood educators and assistants, or copies of certificates, are prominently displayed in the facility. [CCLR 11(4)]
- Routine
2 infractions
- Staff ratios and group sizes comply with Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]
- The group size(s) exceeds that permitted in Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]
- The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]
- A record for each child containing the name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(a)]
- Staff ratios and group sizes comply with Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine
3 infractions
- Hazardous objects and substances are inaccessible to children. [CCLR Sec 17]
- All persons over the age of 12 that are ordinarily present on the premises while children are present are of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for each person. [CCLR Sec 20]
- The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]
- A record for each child containing the daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(c)]
- A record for each child containing the name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(a)]
- Routine
0 infractions
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