Willow Tree Family Day Care

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Emergency exits and fire drill system are approved by a local Fire Marshal. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that the fire extinguisher expired on October 31, 2025.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Notification of illness or injuryNon-critical

  Licensing is notified within 24 hours after a child is involved in, or may have been involved in, a reportable incident described in Schedule H or has a reportable communicable disease. [CCLR Sec.55(2)(a)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that a reportable incident was documented in the logbook. A reportable incident has not been filed and Licensing has not been notified.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICES / NutritionNon-critical

  Information on the food and drink given to children is made available to parents. [CCLR Sec. 48(6)]

  Observation. Snack and lunch menu were not available to parents.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Play Area, Materials and EquipmentNon-critical

  The entire outdoor play area is enclosed and constructed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and ensures that children are free of harm. [CCLR Sec. 16(3)(a)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing Officer observed the outdoor environment with signs of wear and tear. The interlocking mat tiles and dollhouse were not in good condition; multiple moldy areas and other particles have developed over time.

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

  A competent employee is not available at all times to supervise the self-administration of a child's medication. [CCLR Sec. 53(3)(b)]

  Observation. One medication administration permission was not on file.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  Care plans are not developed in consultation with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent. [CCLR Sec. 58(2)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing observed one valid medication on site. However, the care plan was not developed in support of the child.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]

  Observation. One staff Criminal Record Check was not on file.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Group Sizes and Employee to Children RatiosNon-critical

  The ratio of employees to children is less than that permitted in Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(b)]

  Observation. When Licensing arrived at the facility, there were 7 children present. The Licensing Officer observed the Licensee remove one of the children from the play area. When asked about this, the Licensee informed Licensing that one of the children was not registered at the facility, and the Licensee was returning the child to the family area upstairs (where the child's parent was). Licensing explained that this meant the visiting child was in her care and therefore registration information was required. The Licensee stated that the child was approximately 2 years of age. The ages of the other 6 children in attendance were: One child who was over 48 months, one child who was 43 months, two children who were 23 months, one child who was 19 months, one child who was 16 months. Schedule E of the Child Care Licensing Regulation states that in Family Child Care, when there are no children younger than 12 months, the maximum number of children is "7, having no more than 4 children younger than 48 months old and, of those 4, no more than 2 children younger than 24 months old". The Licensee has been found to be in non-compliance with Schedule E on two previous occasions.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  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)]

  Observation. Daily attendance records have not been kept and this infraction has been noted in a previous inspection report. The visiting child did not have any records on site, as required by the Child Care Licensing Regulation Section 57.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Safe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Maintenance of Equipment: A log is kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. Inspections are being conducted, however they are not being documented. Discussion took place regarding methods for documenting.

• STAFFING / Additional criminal record checksNon-critical

  The licensee has not obtained a criminal record check for all persons ordinarily present on the premises. [CCLR Sec. (20)(1)]

  Observation. The licensee and family members have criminal record checks that expired in January 2021. The forms have been submitted for processing.