Beacon Education Ltd DBA Willowbrae Academy Richmond South

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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

  Children are adequately supervised by qualified employees in sufficient numbers to meet the needs of each child. [CCLR Sec.34(1)]

  Observation. Licensing observed Infant and Toddler educators were not present in IT1 and IT6 classrooms. Discussion took place with management to ensure Infant and Toddler educators are always present.

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

  Medications that staff have agreed to administer are readily accessible to staff and are administered in the correct dosage at the correct times. [CCLR Sec. 53(1)]

  Observation. Licensing observed: - 1 child's information indicates the use of an epi pen however no epi pen is provided. - 1 child's epi pen does not have a prescription label to identify who the medication belongs to.

• 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. Licensing observed sleeping mats are placed with bedding touching posing a risk of cross contamination.

• 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 fire extinguishers are expired.

• 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: - 2 children's care plans were updated in 2024. - 1 child's care plan indicates a medical condition with information regarding a medication. Staff stated no medication is provided for the child. The care plan indicates, medication needs to be with the child at all times.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]

  Observation. Licensing observed: - 1 child's emergency card indicates allergies however staff indicated the child no longer has an allergy. - 1 child has allergies listed in the classroom however their emergency card states additional allergies then those mentioned. Discussion took place to ensure information is current and reflected on all records.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Prior to employing staff the manager has met with each person and has obtained the appropriate documentation. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)]

  Observation. Licensing reviewed all staff records: - 1 staff has a criminal record check addressed to another location - 1 staff does not have documentation to support their certificate was verified using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  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)]

  Observation. Licensing observed an emergency plan is not practiced once a year.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. This contravention remains outstanding: - LO observed sleeping mats placed with bedding touching posing a risk of cross contamination.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Prior to employing staff the manager has met with each person and has obtained the appropriate documentation. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)]

  Observation. This contravention remains outstanding: - Licensing observed the criminal record check had expired

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. LO observed contraventions identified in the Routine Inspection report are corrected however LO observed sleeping mats placed with bedding touching posing a risk of cross contamination.

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

  Staff ratios and group sizes comply with Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing observed by reviewing the staff files and the certifications posted the Infant toddler classrooms do not comply with Schedule E.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Standards to be maintainedNon-critical

  The community care facility is operated in a manner that promotes the health, safety, dignity of the children in care. [CCALA Sec. 7(1)(b) Standards to be Maintained]

  Observation. Licensing observed a child who had fallen a sleep on the table while eating lunch. The child was moved to another table while the staff was cleaning the table. An educator explained that the children were not heading to the nap room for another 20 minutes. Licensing directed the educator to care for the sleeping child and take the child to the nap room to be able to sleep on a cot.

• 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: There are diaper changing mats, which are cracked and presenting a risk of possible cross contamination and the spread of germs. Staff are stacking and storing toys in plastic bags along with their personal belongings inside the nap room and baby monitors are used for the nap rooms when children are all sleeping and staff are in the main space. Licensing is concerned the children may try to access the items being stored in the nap room after waking up from their sleep when been monitored by a baby monitor which presents a possible risk of injury or suffocation from the plastic bags.

• PROGRAM / Program of activitiesNon-critical

  Children are provided with a comprehensive and coordinated program of indoor and outdoor activities that is designed for the development and care of the children, and is appropriate for the age and development of the children. [CCLR Sec. 44(1)(a)(b)(c) and Schedule(G)]

  Observation. Originally found of compliance on May 2, 2024 Licensing observed the infant and toddler classrooms were limited in accessible books, toys and materials for the capacity of 12, designed to meet their age and development. The items available to the children did not present as a clear sequence or group of categories that were intended to be together.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed the criminal record check had not been obtained prior to the educator started in the program and a second CRC had expired.

• PROGRAM / Program of activitiesNon-critical

  Children are provided with a comprehensive and coordinated program of indoor and outdoor activities that is designed for the development and care of the children, and is appropriate for the age and development of the children. [CCLR Sec. 44(1)(a)(b)(c) and Schedule(G)]

  Observation. Licensing observed the indoor there were limited to no materials for children to access in each classroom

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PROGRAM / Program of activitiesNon-critical

  Children are provided with a comprehensive and coordinated program of indoor and outdoor activities that is designed for the development and care of the children, and is appropriate for the age and development of the children. [CCLR Sec. 44(1)(a)(b)(c) and Schedule(G)]

  Observation. The Manager and Licensing spoke about the outdoor space and what is recommended for the space in order to provided an outside program that meets the needs of the children care.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Behavioural GuidanceNon-critical

  Behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of each child. [CCLR Sec.51(1)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing observed 2 children who were tired and were falling asleep, but it was outdoor time for the group. Staff explained to Licensing that it was okay for the children they may only sleep for 10 min or sleep in the stroller. Licensing also observed a circle time that was too long for the age group that it was being presented to. Children who were no longer interested in circle time were trying to access toys that had been put away or cleaned up prior to the circle time activity.

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

  Staff ratios and group sizes comply with Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that the program has been over enrolling, filling spaces when children are away

• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL / Health and HygieneNon-critical

  There is an established program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene. [CCLR Sec. 46(1)]

  Observation. Licensing observed the diaper changing routines in all of the rooms. It is a very busy time for staff.

• PROGRAM / Program of activitiesNon-critical

  Children are provided with a comprehensive and coordinated program of indoor and outdoor activities that is designed for the development and care of the children, and is appropriate for the age and development of the children. [CCLR Sec. 44(1)(a)(b)(c) and Schedule(G)]

  Observation. Licensing observed the playground to have limited equipment and materials in order to offer a comprehensive and coordinated program to meet the capacity of the space.

• 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 care plans that had expired.

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

  Ground Surfacing: Protective surfacing is checked regularly to ensure the depth and adequacy of the material. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. Ground surfacing has eroded where there is currently fibar/bark nuggets and landscaping material is exposed. Manager discussed with licensing how this space will be changed to a rubberized material when the weather permits, but in the meantime they will be continuing to use fibar/bark nuggets for ground cover. Manager is to let licensing know when more ground cover has been added to the outdoor space.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]

  Observation. It appears management and staff have updated the majority of the medical insurance card numbers that were outstanding , there still remains a few emergency cards, which require the medical insurance card numbers.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  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)]

  Observation. Change mats observed to be ripped at the seams. To avoid cross contamination they need to be replaced. Observed the pillows with broken zipper. Children have access to the plungers and toilet brushes in the bathrooms. Cots are stacked with children's bedding touching, which can spread illnesses.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. It was observed during bathroom routines staff not removing their gloves after changing a child, and accessing the main area with the same gloves on. Staff are to wash there hands after changing each child even if they are wearing gloves, as gloves are porous.

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

  Ground Surfacing: Protective surfacing is checked regularly to ensure the depth and adequacy of the material. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. Ground surfacing has eroded and landscaping material is exposed.

• PROGRAM / Program of activitiesNon-critical

  Children are provided with a comprehensive and coordinated program of indoor and outdoor activities that is designed for the development and care of the children, and is appropriate for the age and development of the children. [CCLR Sec. 44(1)(a)(b)(c) and Schedule(G)]

  Observation. It was observed both indoors and outdoors there was limited to no materials in areas or the program. In some classrooms there were a variety of activities and materials made available to Child Care Licensing Regulations Section 44 and Schedule G and in other classrooms there was minimal to no items on the shelves, in the cupboards or the kitchen centers, not meeting the groups capacity needs. The outside spaces are for the capacity of 32 and 27. It was observed that the outdoor spaces did not have enough toys and materials for the capacity of the children accessing the 32 space side and the toys and materials were not appropriate for the age and development of children in the group of care accessing the space at the time of the inspection. There were a few items, but not enough to encourage a comprehensive and coordinated program for a minimum of an hour. Licensing is recommending research is to be conducted to find out what is appropriate toys and equipment for this age range and ensure there is enough toys and equipment for the capacity of the children in care for the space.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]

  Observation. It appears not all emergency cards have the medical insurance card numbers. Licensing recommends a copy of the child care plan be with the emergency cards as well as with the registration information.

• 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. It appears that the staff are filling out the log kept for inspections. It's to be updated on a daily basis indicting areas where equipment, maintenance and repairs are required.