Willow Early Care and Learning Centre

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

  Play materials and/or equipment are not suitable for the age and development of the children. [CCLR Sec. 16(4)(a)] ; Play materials and/or equipment are not safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair. [CCLR Sec. 16(4)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing observed in the outdoor playground: • Sand in the sandbox is low and in need of replenishing. • Rubber mats on tree stumps are loose and pose a tripping risk. The mats are in need of repair or replacement. • Low tree branches pose a risk of poking children and are in need of a trim back.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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 2 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.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. Licensing observed in the children's washroom one of the toilets was in need of repair, one of the sink basins was broken, there was visible dirt and water on the counters, the steps tool was stained and showed visible dirt.

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

  Ground Surfacing: Protective surfacing is provided to reduce the risk of injury from falls. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. Licensing observed that a thin layer of woodchips which do not offer enough protecting surfacing and the sand in the sand box is in need of refill.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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 that a child with a life threatening allergy did not have a request for administration medication form completed to administer an epi-pen in the event of a reaction. In addition, LO observed that the epi-pen onsite was due to expire within 24 hours. Discussion took place with manager with regards to obtaining an updated epi-pen from the family.

• 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. LO observed that the children's sleeping mats are stored vertically in individual slats. LO observed that when storing the sleeping mats the children's bedding is not removed resulting in the bedding touching one another. In addition, LO observed extra blankets stored in a cupboard piled on top of one another and side by side. 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 / Safe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Ground Surfacing: Protective surfacing is provided to reduce the risk of injury from falls. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. In the outdoor play space, LO observed a piece of climbing equipment on the concrete. Discussion took place with manager with regards to providing a protective surfacing for the equipment.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  Care plans are not reviewed at least once a year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent. [CCLR Sec. 58(2)(b)]

  Observation. LO observed incomplete care plans posted for three children. Discussion took place with manager with regards to reviewing the care plans at least once a year with a parent.

• STAFFING / Additional criminal record checksNon-critical

  All persons over the age of 12 that are ordinarily present on the premises while children are present are of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for each person. [CCLR Sec 20]

  Observation. LO observed the following: -criminal record checks for two staff are not addressed to the facility, one is addressed to a another facility and the other to a College -criminal record check on file for one staff has expired -criminal record check has not been obtained for one practicum student

• 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. LO observed that character references have not been obtained for a practicum student