Licence Status
Regular with Conditions
Legal Status
N/A
Inspection Summary
| Visit Date | Purpose of Visit | Compliance Level on Date of Inspection | Resolved Before Licence Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2015 | Licensing Inspection | 98% | Yes |
| Oct 8, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 96% | Yes |
| Jan 17, 2014 | Licensing Inspection | 99% | Yes |
| Jan 23, 2013 | Licensing Inspection | 94% | Yes |
| Jun 8, 2012 | Licensing Inspection | 100% |
Areas of Non Compliance
Terms and Conditions
| The licensee shall ensure that the Licensing Inspection Summary is posted in a conspicuous place in the child care centre at or near an entrance commonly used by parents. The licensee shall ensure that the completed Licensing Checklist and the Summary of Licensing Requirements and Recommendations sheets are readily available for parents. The licensee shall ensure that the total licensed capacity is not exceeded at any time. |
| Guidelines and sample menus for preparing bag lunches/snacks which meet Canada's Food Guide, as well as procedures for refrigeration or the use of ice packs with bag lunches, shall be provided to each parent and posted at the centre. The operator shall review this information with parents at the time of enrolment and the information shall be included in the centre's parent handbook. The centre shall ensure back-up procedures are in place if a bag lunch/snack is forgotten. |
| The kindergarten capacity is based on the use of the JK/SK Room for 7 children. |
| The alternate capacity is based a group of 20 kindergarten children using the main room and a group of 7 school age children using the JK/SK room. |
| The school age capacity is based on the use of the main room for 30 children. |
| The kindergarten and school age program are licensed to operate before- and after- school and full-day on PA days and school holidays. |
| The licensee shall ensure the written plan for the supervision of children moving between the child care centre and the playground is followed. |
| The licensee shall submit written confirmation to the Ministry by May 27, 2016 that full compliance has been achieved for all items identified as “in progress” on the Summary of Child Care Centre Licensing Requirements and Recommendations report |
| The licensee shall submit written confirmation to the Ministry by September 1, 2016 that the written plan for completion of valid certification in standard first aid including infant and child CPR has been completed by all staff and that full compliance has been achieved. |
Director's Approval
| Director’s Approval is granted for mixed age grouping pursuant to ss. 8(2) and (3) of Ontario Regulation 137/15. |
| Director's Approval has been granted for kindergarten children to bring bagged lunches and/or snacks. |
Official Registration Information
Please check Ontario Ministry of Education for the official registration information. Use "FIRST STEPS DAY CARE - SCHOOL AGE" as "Name of Program" to search.
| Age Group | Age From | Age To | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 yr 8 mo | 5 yr 8 mo | 7 |
| Primary/Junior School Age | 5 yr 8 mo | 13 | 30 |