Ironwood Montessori Academy

• 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. Observation: LO observed a child over the age of 6 attending the care program. The age does not comply with the licensed care program. Manager stated the child is temporarily attending due to their school being closed for the holidays.

• 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. LO observed: - allergy information for a child is posted in the classroom however their emergency consent records indicate additional allergies that are not posted for all staff to be aware of. - allergy information for a child indicates an allergy in their emergency consent records however staff stated the child no longer has an allergy. Discussion took place to ensure children's information is current and all records reflect the same information.

• 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 were stored with bedding touching which poses 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. LO observed fire extinguishers expired in September 2025.

• 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. LO reviewed a sampling of children's records. Some children are missing: - Medical practitioner contact information - Emergency contact information LO observed parent(s) listed themselves as emergency contact

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. Information on food provided does not indicate what children ate.

• 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. Licensing observed information on food given to children is not made available to parents.

• 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 were stored with bedding touching which poses a risk of cross contamination.

• 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 facility did not appear to have adequate emergency supplies for children and staff in an event of an emergency.

• 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 4 children in care with various allergies however only 1 had a care plan.

• 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 allergy information found on emergency consent cards differ from those found on their registration documents. Discussion took place to ensure when information is updated, to update 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 observed the following staff records: - 1 did not have any documentation - 2 were missing record of work history - 1 was missing Responsible Adult documentation - 3 were missing evidence that they complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs - 2 were missing criminal record checks - 3 were missing character references

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.