Quality ratings: The Squirrels' Nest Child Care Centre
The Squirrels' Nest Child Care Centre
Infant rating
The Early Learning and Care Assessment for Quality Improvement rates items on a scale of 1 to 5, where 5 is the highest rating. To meet City of Toronto standards, a minimum of 3 is required. When a rating is less than 3, the centre must take corrective action by the date indicated.
For more information about this centre's rating, contact
Caroline Charlemagne-Luefong, 416-438-6383
Date of last assessment: April, 2025.
| 2024 | 2025 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrective Action | ||||||
| Centre Average | City Average | Centre Average | City Average | Required By | Verified On | |
| Infant Overall Average | 4.25 | 4.54 | 4.38 | 4.54 | - | - |
| Daily And Visual Schedules | 4.00 | 4.06 | 5.00 | 4.26 | - | - |
| Program Plan | 5.00 | 4.75 | 5.00 | 4.81 | - | - |
| Learning Experiences | 2.00 | 3.88 | 5.00 | 3.91 | - | - |
| Indoor Physical Environment | 2.00 | 4.08 | 2.00 | 4.29 | 29-Apr-2025 | 29-Apr-2025 |
| Displays | 5.00 | 4.43 | 2.00 | 4.39 | 29-Apr-2025 | 29-Apr-2025 |
| Art & Sensory | 5.00 | 4.87 | 5.00 | 4.64 | - | - |
| Books, Language And Literacy | 5.00 | 4.54 | 5.00 | 4.41 | - | - |
| Music And Accessories | 5.00 | 4.70 | 5.00 | 4.82 | - | - |
| Physical Play Learning Experiences | 5.00 | 4.73 | 5.00 | 4.74 | - | - |
| Cognitive & Manipulative And Science & Nature | 5.00 | 4.87 | 5.00 | 4.81 | - | - |
| Blocks & Construction And Pretend Play | 5.00 | 4.62 | 5.00 | 4.61 | - | - |
| Routine Care Practices | 2.00 | 4.51 | 5.00 | 4.50 | - | - |
| Diapering Routines | 2.00 | 3.90 | 4.00 | 3.98 | - | - |
| Meals And/Or Snack Time | 5.00 | 4.34 | 2.00 | 4.34 | 29-Apr-2025 | 29-Apr-2025 |
| Cribs And Bedding | 5.00 | 4.80 | 5.00 | 4.85 | - | - |
| Health & Safety And Toy & Play Equipment Washing | 5.00 | 4.26 | 5.00 | 4.22 | - | - |
| Staff And Children's Hand Hygiene | 2.00 | 4.29 | 5.00 | 4.23 | - | - |
| Transitions And Attendance Verification | 5.00 | 4.54 | 2.00 | 4.58 | 29-Apr-2025 | 29-Apr-2025 |
| Positive Atmosphere | 4.00 | 4.98 | 5.00 | 5.00 | - | - |
| Supervision Of Children | 5.00 | 4.94 | 5.00 | 4.98 | - | - |
| Foster Children's Independence | 5.00 | 4.96 | 5.00 | 4.96 | - | - |
| Supporting The Development Of Self-Esteem | 4.00 | 3.95 | 3.00 | 3.72 | - | - |
| Behaviour Guidance | 5.00 | 4.99 | 5.00 | 5.00 | - | - |
| Supporting Communication And Extending Children's Learning | 5.00 | 4.95 | 5.00 | 4.94 | - | - |