Calgary daycare on probation over concerns with supervision, child guidance

A Calgary daycare has been issued a probationary licence over concerns about supervision and child guidance practices.

A Calgary daycare has had its licensing changed over “ongoing” non-compliance with provincial standards, the province said Wednesday.

A news release says Fit Kids Care, located in Silver Springs, has been placed on a probationary licence after concerns including inadequate supervision, failure to report incidents and improper child guidance.

According to the release, a safety plan is in place to ensure all children are “adequately supervised” and that children’s behaviour is “corrected in appropriate ways.”

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The province’s Child Care Lookup tool shows nine complaint investigations at the daycare this month.

Fit Kids Care’s probationary licence will expire on Sept. 2.

“If Fit Kids Care is unable to return to compliance with provincial standards before the probationary period ends on Sept. 2, its licence will not be reinstated,” the province said.

The daycare is required to notify all parents of the probationary status and provide evidence of the notifications to the province.

In a statement, Jeremy Fritsche director of communications for Alberta Education and Children, said the facility has not been issued a probationary licence before.

“We cannot share details of the specific incidents but we can confirm that a safety plan is in place and licensing staff is working with the program to address concerns regarding non-compliance with provincial standards for safe, high-quality childcare,” he said.

This facility has not been issued a probationary licence before now.

Anyone with concerns about a child-care program in their community – or who wants to report an incident – can do so by calling Child Care Connect toll-free at 1-844-644-5165.