Growing with Smiles Childhood Center Ltd - Complaint Information
General Details
Facility TypeChild Care - 300
Investigation CompletedFebruary 18, 2022
Reason for Investigation - Physical facility, equipment & furnishings
- Staffing
- Care and supervision
- Nutrition and food services
Report of Findings
Community Care Facilities Licensing [CCFL] received a complaint on February 14, 2022, alleging concerns regarding Staffing, Care and Supervision, Nutrition and Food and Policies and Procedures.

The allegations included the following details:
- Inadequate staffing and supervision
- Information not available to parent on the food and drink given to children
- Staff not following facility's nutrition policy

All areas of the complaint were fully investigated. Evidence was received through interviews and a review of relevant records.

Licensing determined the following contraventions:

Child Care Licensing Regulation (CCLR):
- Section 45(b) Transportation
- Section 48(6) Nutrition
- Section 56(2) Community care facility records and policies
Substantiated Contraventions: Evidence for this summary report is based on a combination of the Licensing Officer’s observations, a review of facility records and information provided by the facility staff at the time of the investigation.
Observed Violations/Contraventions: A summary of the violations found during the complaint investigation are listed below.
Code Category/Description
13071 - CCLR s.56(2)A licensee must ensure that the policies and procedures referred to in subsection (1) are implemented by employees.
Observation: Facility's nutrition policy was not implemented by staff.
Corrective action: Corrective action plan required
17120 - CCLR s.48(6)A licensee must make available to parents information on the food and drink given to children.
Observation: Parents are not made aware of food and drink given to the children while in care.
Corrective action: Corrective action plan required
Actions Required by Licensee/Operator
- Corrective action plan to be developed and submitted.
Action Required by Licensing Officer or Medical Health Officer
- Review and monitor corrective action plan > Follow up inspection required.
Status Update
No further action required. All contraventions have been addressed.
Updated on February 25, 2022.