Windmill Children's House Infant/Toddler

• 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. Originally found out of compliance on July 17, 2025. Licensing discussed with the Licensee the group sizes and staff certification and ratios for the facility space as they are currently not meeting legislation requirements.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Originally found out of compliance on July 17, 2025. Licensing observed the following: - The outside gate entering the yard latch still remains broken. - Inside the facility: - the tops of the tables show signs of regular cleaning which is wearing the varnish on the tables and the tables, which have been painted white are chipped making the table tops porous and unable to be clean and sanitize effectively creating possible cross contamination.

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

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

  Observation. Licensing observed there are Hydrangeas growing in their outside playground space, which are considered a toxic plant.

• 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 out of compliance on July 17, 2025.

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

  The group size(s) exceeds that permitted in Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]

  Observation. Originally found out of compliance on July 17, 2025. Licensing observed that there were 13 enrolled today. The educator indicated that the group of children would participate all together in one group through out today's schedule.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Originally found of compliance on July 17, 2025 Licensing observed the following: - The outside gate entering the yard latch still remains broken. - Inside the facility: - the tops of the tables show signs of regular cleaning which is wearing the varnish on the tables and the tables, which have been painted white are chipped making the table tops porous and unable to be clean and sanitize effectively creating possible cross contamination. - the padding around the fireplace hearth has been removed, which could cause a serious injury if a child was to fall on it.

• 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 out of compliance on July 17, 2025 Licensing observed the following: There are limited toys and materials that meet the age and development of the children in care. There was a lot of large piece of equipment in the outdoor space, but there were no toys set up to coordinate with the large pieces of equipment. E.g. Kitchen centre/play house, no toys or materials to coordinate with the large piece of equipment.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(d)]

  Observation. Originally found out of compliance on July 17, 2025. Licensing observed there were three children's files who did not have a medical practitioner and contact number.

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

  The group size(s) exceeds that permitted in Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing observed the following: The program is licenced for a group size of 12 and a group size of 4. The group size on the day of the visit was 13. It was noted the program did not open with an Infant Toddler Educator. It was explained that an Infant Toddler (IT) Educator is to be on the floor at all times unless there is possible illness, emergency, vacation or other temporary leave. An Early Childhood Educator can cover while the IT Educator is away.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed the gate entering the outdoor space does not latch at times, gets stuck at other times, which is considered to be a safety concern of a child possibly going missing and wandering.

• 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 program is working to provide a comprehensive and coordinated Montessori program inside, there is a concern that the children that are still learning to walk and learning to explore and manipulate items, there are little or no toys and equipment that are appropriate to their age and development. Outside Licensing observed while there are a lot of large pieces of equipment for the children to access, but there are not toys or equipment that corresponds with the items. For example there is a kitchen centre, but there is no items like kitchen supplies, plates, cups, pots, pans etc.. to enhance the outside space. The box that is designed for sand has no sand or any other mediums, toys or equipment to enhance the piece of equipment. Licensing stated to an Educator the activities that are provided inside can be also transferred outside as part of a coordinated program. Licensing is concerned the outside space does not have activities that are appropriate for the age and development of the children in care.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(c)]; A record for each child containing a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(i)]; A record for each child containing the date of enrolment in the facility is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing observed the following: The licensee was not keeping regular daily attendance as it was indicated that the parents were to sign in their child. Licensing observed that the daily attendance did not indicate the number of children in care as being concerning as this could lead to a child missing and wandering if staff do not know how many children are in attendance. -There was information missing from the children's files and the emergency cards were not up to date with the information that was provided during registration, which is a concern as the emergency cards are used when leaving the facility to go on walks. The following was observed: -Three children did not have their Medical Insurance Plan Number.. -Two children did not have the date of enrollment. -Two children did not have an Emergency contact person or number. -It was not clear how many children had permission to call a medical practitioner or ambulance in an emergency. -There are children who require a photo and others need to have their pictures updated.

• 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. Licensing Observed: One staff's CRC expired.

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 medication for a child that did not have a Request for Administration of Medication form completed.

• 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. In the outdoor play space, LO observed the following: -wooden base of the fencing perimeter appears to be rotting, deteriorating and no longer in good repair -the smaller fence enclosing the children's play space appears to be unstable and not sturdy. The fence posts are not securely connected to the concrete pads posing a potential risk of harm. In addition, the gate connected to the fencing does not appear to close properly posing a potential hazard. -the concrete space located at the entrance to facility is sloped and appears to have separated over time creating a gap and an uneven surface which poses a potential tripping hazard. The concrete space along the back perimeter of the facility appears to have separated resulting in a gap which is a potential hazard for children.

• 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. LO observed that the facility fire extinguisher is in need of a service.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  The licensee does not keep a current care plan for each child requiring extra support. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)]

  Observation. LO observed care plans for 2 children that are incomplete.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee has written, parental consent to release a child to someone other than the parent. [CCLR Sec. 57(3)(b)]

  Observation. LO observed 4 children's records in which the parent(s) have listed themselves as the emergency contact.

• 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 all children's records and observed that an immunization status has not been obtained for 1 child.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Evidence of compliance with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs has not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(b)]; Character references have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(b)]; Copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(d)]; Records of staff's work histories have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(c)]; Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]

  Observation. LO reviewed all staff records and observed the following: -immunization status has not been obtained for 1 staff -record of staff's work history has not been obtained for 1 staff In addition LO observed that a record for the casual staff working onsite was not available for review during the visit.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee has written, parental consent to release a child to someone other than the parent. [CCLR Sec. 57(3)(b)]

  Observation. LO observed two children's records in which the parents have listed themselves as the emergency contact. Discussion took place with manager with regards to the emergency contact being someone other than the parent.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(a)]

  Observation. LO observed that the children's records are incomplete. The following was observed: -immunization status is not kept for 1 child -medical insurance plan number is not kept for 1 child

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Evidence of compliance with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs has not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(b)]; Character references have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(b)]; Records of staff's work histories have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(c)]; Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]

  Observation. LO observed that staff files were incomplete. The following was observed: -immunization status has not been obtained for 4 staff -character references have not been obtained for 1 staff -record of staff work history has not been obtained for 1 staff -criminal record check on file for 1 staff is addressed to another facility

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry [CCLR Sec. 19(4)(a)]

  Observation. LO observed that there is no evidence on file that ECE certificates for 4 staff have been validated by the registry.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

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

  Observation. This issue remains in non-compliance.

• 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's EpiPen has expired

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

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

  Observation. LO observed: - The criminal record check for 1 staff has expired - The criminal record check for 1 staff is addressed to another facility

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. LO observed the following: - During transitions staff lifted and moved children without providing prior warning or an opportunity to move independently - A staff lifted and moved a child by the upper arms from the outdoor deck to the indoor play space - A staff physically redirected children by the forearms to transition from indoor play to the kitchen for lunch - An infant who was crying and seated at the lunch table was not provided with lunch. A staff stated that she is waiting for all children to sit prior to serving lunch - A staff stood and occasionally acknowledged a child who was crying in the outdoor play space; however, did not appear to comfort him for serval minutes

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

  Not free from hazards.; Not in good repair.

  Observation. LO observed an outdoor deck used as a play area. There is a gap on the ground between the deck floor and the sliding door used to access the deck, posing a tripping hazard.