Willow Early Care & Learning Centre

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

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

  Observation. Comments from previous inspection: Licensing reviewed staff files and observed: - 2 staff did not have documentation to support their certificate was verified using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry. - 2 staff did not have evidence that they complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs. - 2 staff had criminal record checks that are not addressed to the facility. One was addressed to another facility and the other was addressed to a college. - 1 staff did not have any documentation. During today's inspection LO observed that all staff files are complete except for one staff who has a criminal record check issued to a college.

• 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 the children's sleeping mats are stored vertically in individual slats. Licensing observed when storing the sleeping mats the children's bedding is not removed resulting in the bedding touching one another. Discussion took place with manager with regards to the risk of cross contamination in the way that the children's bedding is stored.

• 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. Licensing observed there were limited outdoor materials and equipment accessible to children that are suitable for the age and development of the 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. Licensing observed: - inconsistent information found on 3 children's emergency consent cards and registration records regarding allergies. Discussion took place to ensure when information is updated, to update all records. - attendance records do not correctly capture departure times.

• 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 staff files and observed: - 2 staff did not have documentation to support their certificate was verified using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry. - 2 staff did not have evidence that they complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs. - 2 staff had criminal record checks that are not addressed to the facility. One was addressed to another facility and the other was addressed to a college. - 1 staff did not have any documentation.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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

  Protective surfacing has not been provided for all equipment that is over 45 cm (18 inches) in height.

  Observation. Licensing observed that the loose fill material is not covering the ground in several areas and does not provide fall protection.

• 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. Licensing observed a low depth of sand in the sandbox, in need of a refill.

No violations recorded at this inspection.