Urban Richmond Academy

• 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. There are two outdoor spaces available to this age group. While on site, LO observed the entire group using one space, staff stated that they occasionally use the second outdoor space. It is important to note that you must ensure that children have access to the entire outdoor space as was outlined in the application for licence so that the space is suitable for the age and development of children.

• 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. Children's files were reviewed and while most are completed, LO observed parent as the emergency contact.

• 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. September 26, 2025 - While Manager has submitted updated plan and procedure to LO, it has not been added to the facility policies and is not available for staff. As there will be updated to the policy and procedure manual, it is important that staff are trained on the updates and knowledgeable in the process. Therefore this remains out of compliance and is a recurring contravention as staff are unable to practice without appropriate procedure. January 16, 2025 - Fire drills are documented (monthly), but the Emergency plan has not been documented. The emergency plan must be implemented at least once a year. LO discussed with staff the policy regarding drills while there is a meeting place, there is no secondary location noted. Current plan states that manager will provide direction. If there is an emergency evacuation and manager is not on site, what will staff do? Your plan should outline all steps for staff to take in any emergency.

• 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. Files are organized and complete - with the exception of one child who requires information on medical practitioner or clinic and emergency contact other than parent.

• 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. Fire drills are documented (monthly), but the Emergency plan has not documented. The emergency plan must be implemented at least once a year. LO discussed with staff the policy regarding drills while there is a meeting place, there is no secondary location noted. Current plan states that manager will provide direction. If there is an emergency evacuation and manager is not on site, what will staff do? Your plan should outline all steps for staff to take in any emergency.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. The adult bathroom is accessible to children, with the door open when LO was on site. It was also filled with cleaning supplies and boxes stacked. There are safety concerns if child enters, hides or locks themselves into this space.

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

  All indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are suitable for the age and development of the children, safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair. [CCLR Sec. 16(4)]

  Observation. Within the outdoor space, there are car tires that are available for children to play with. They are laying on their side, and have pooled water (standing water) within them. LO had a discussion with manager regarding health and safety concerns. Some options she shared included using it as a planter, or drilling holes to allow for water drainage.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Hazardous Objects and SubstancesNon-critical

  Hazardous objects and substances are inaccessible to children. [CCLR Sec 17]

  Observation. In the children's washroom, LO observed a toilet bowl plunger accessible by children

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the date of enrolment in the facility is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(b)]

  Observation. Lo observed that a date of enrolment is not kept for 1 child. In addition, LO observed 2 children's records where the parents have listed themselves as the emergency contact. Discussion took place with staff with regards to the emergency contact being a person who is to be contacted in place of a parent if the parent cannot be reached.

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Fire drills are not practiced at least once each month. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)]

  Observation. LO observed that a fire drill was not practiced for the month of October