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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 4.58 - -
Daily And Visual Schedules 4.00 4.06 5.00 4.31 - -
Program Plan 5.00 4.75 5.00 4.80 - -
Learning Experiences 2.00 3.88 5.00 4.10 - -
Indoor Physical Environment 2.00 4.08 2.00 4.37 29-Apr-2025 -
Displays 5.00 4.43 2.00 4.37 29-Apr-2025 -
Art & Sensory 5.00 4.87 5.00 4.61 - -
Books, Language And Literacy 5.00 4.54 5.00 4.41 - -
Music And Accessories 5.00 4.70 5.00 4.86 - -
Physical Play Learning Experiences 5.00 4.73 5.00 4.76 - -
Cognitive & Manipulative And Science & Nature 5.00 4.87 5.00 4.83 - -
Blocks & Construction And Pretend Play 5.00 4.62 5.00 4.60 - -
Routine Care Practices 2.00 4.51 5.00 4.57 - -
Diapering Routines 2.00 3.90 4.00 4.09 - -
Meals And/Or Snack Time 5.00 4.34 2.00 4.30 29-Apr-2025 -
Cribs And Bedding 5.00 4.80 5.00 4.90 - -
Health & Safety And Toy & Play Equipment Washing 5.00 4.26 5.00 4.36 - -
Staff And Children's Hand Hygiene 2.00 4.29 5.00 4.43 - -
Transitions And Attendance Verification 5.00 4.54 2.00 4.51 29-Apr-2025 -
Positive Atmosphere 4.00 4.98 5.00 5.00 - -
Supervision Of Children 5.00 4.94 5.00 4.97 - -
Foster Children's Independence 5.00 4.96 5.00 4.97 - -
Supporting The Development Of Self-Esteem 4.00 3.95 3.00 3.87 - -
Behaviour Guidance 5.00 4.99 5.00 5.00 - -
Supporting Communication And Extending Children's Learning 5.00 4.95 5.00 4.96 - -


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