Willowbrae Academy North Van

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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 observed a climber that was not positioned with a 6-foot clearance surrounding the equipment. The climber was also located in close proximity to a concrete ledge along the fence line, creating a potential impact hazard for children using the equipment.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  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)]

  Observation. Licensing observed the emergency supplies are still located inside a cabinet in the storage room with items placed in front of the cabinet obstructing the access to these supplies. This item been noted in the previous report. Licensing observed the food and water have expired November 2024.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  For each child requiring extra support, the licensee keeps a current care plan showing the required information. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)(2)]

  Observation. Licensing observed four children who require extra support does not have a care plan in place.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  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)]

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing reviewed all staffing records and identified staff members who did not have a valid Criminal Record Check on file. A discussion was held with the Manager regarding the requirement for a Criminal Record Check that includes a Vulnerable Sector Check. The Manager was advised that a standard police information check is not sufficient, as it does not include a Vulnerable Sector Check.

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  The emergency plan is not practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(c)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that monthly fire drills are being documented, with the most recent fire drill recorded as May 2026. The last emergency drill was recorded on January 2025. Reminder to ensure that the date of each practice is clearly documented as part of the record.

• 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)] ; The group size(s) exceeds that permitted in Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing observed 10 children in the classroom with one Early Childhood Educator Assistant during today’s inspection. Additionally, during outdoor play, 18 children were observed with two educators.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].

  Observation. Licensing observed the following items in the Preschool Room 1: *Beddings on mats were stacked directly on top of one another, which poses a hygiene concern. *Boxes of materials were stacked and placed on the floor. As they were accessible to children, this presents a tripping hazard.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  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)]

  Observation. The Manager showed Licensing the location of the emergency supplies, which are stored inside a cabinet in the storage room. Licensing observed that there are items placed in front of the cabinet obstructing the access to these supplies.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  For each child requiring extra support, the licensee keeps a current care plan showing the required information. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)(2)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that a child requiring medication administration did not have a care plan in place. During the inspection, the Manager updated one care plan to reflect the current medication.

• 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. The storage sheds on the playground are accessible to children, and do not close or latch.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  The licensee does not keep a current care plan for each child requiring extra support. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)]

  Observation. One child was present who did not appear to have a care plan. This child is supported by SCDP and has a one on one support person present.

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

  The medications are not being administered to the child in the amount and/or at the times specified by the child's parent or in the child's record or care plan.  [CCLR Sec. 53(1)(a)]

  Observation. Several children have care plans and medication. One child has an expired Epi pen.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• LICENSING / Posting and Advertising of License and CertificateNon-critical

  The certificates, or copies of certificates, of early childhood educators and assistants are prominently displayed in the facility. [CCLR 11(4)]

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Furniture, Equipment and FixturesNon-critical

  Furniture or equipment for sleeping is used by only one child at a time, is clean and comfortable, and is appropriate for the size, age and development of the children intended to use it. [CCLR Sec. 15(2)]

  Observation. Children's bedding was stored in such a way that it was not completely separated from each other.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].

  Observation. All washrooms exhibited areas of concern ; water on floor, shared paper towel roll, potty seats on toilets and or floor, slip mats bunched in corners, toilet paper on the floor, water on counters.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Safe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Enough shaded areas have not been provided to protect children from sunburn and sunstroke. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space] ; Trees have not been provided to help provide shade as well as to absorb noise and promote air quality. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. The program does not have access to a hose for water play nor for ensuring any plants / tress receive enough water. There are no trees, bamboo or otherwise as previously discussed and suggested.