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Mandatory Operating Procedures & Policy Manual

Customizable statutory standard operating procedures (SOPs) based on BC CCLR & Fraser Health standards

Statutory BC Child Care Pillars
BC Licensing Source of Authority:

All procedures are cross-referenced with the Community Care and Assisted Living Act and Fraser Health Community Care Licensing policies.

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1. Active Supervision & Child Transitions

Continuous sight and sound supervision, 2-educator name-to-face transition counts, and 15-minute infant sleep monitoring.

Statutory Authority: BC CCLR s. 34–39 (Staff to Child Ratios) & s. 46 (Supervision)Active for Little Butterflies Daycare
SOP-1.1

Active Supervision and Positioning Policy

Educators must maintain constant visual and auditory awareness of all children under care at all times.

BC CCLR s. 46 (Supervision Requirements)
Mandatory Compliance Requirements:
  • Educators must never turn their backs to the main group of children.
  • Staff must position themselves strategically at opposite corners of the room/playground (Zoning Principle).
  • No educator may use personal mobile phones or unapproved electronics during active floor supervision.
  • In Infant/Toddler rooms (Seedlings & Sprouts), physical proximity must be within arm’s reach during feeding and high-table activities.
Standard Step-by-Step Procedure:
  1. Upon entering the classroom, the Lead Educator conducts an immediate physical headcount and logs it on the Room Tablet HUD.
  2. When two educators are present, one educator manages the primary floor activity while the second educator supervises transition/washroom routines.
  3. Before moving outdoors, conduct a mandatory Two-Educator Name-to-Face Roll Call verification.
Custom Facility Directive (Little Butterflies Daycare):
  • Seedlings Room: Double-educator verification required before moving between room and outdoor grass yard.
SOP-1.2

Infant Sleep & Nap Time Monitoring Protocol

Mandates strict safe sleep environments and documented 15-minute physical checks for sleeping infants.

BC CCLR s. 45 & Fraser Health Infant Safe Sleep Guidelines
Mandatory Compliance Requirements:
  • All infants under 12 months must be placed on their backs on a firm, flat mattress meeting Canadian safety standards.
  • No heavy blankets, bumper pads, plush toys, or pillows are permitted inside cribs.
  • Educators must physically observe sleeping infants every 15 minutes, verifying regular breathing, skin color, and room temperature.
Standard Step-by-Step Procedure:
  1. Place infant in assigned labeled crib in accordance with back-to-sleep standards.
  2. Activate quiet Nap Mode on the Room Tablet HUD to log nap start time.
  3. Perform visual physical check every 15 minutes and record initials on the daily infant chart.
  4. Never leave sleeping infants in an unattended room without a certified educator stationed in direct line of sight.