Best Friends Children's Centre Inc - Complaint Information
General Details
Facility TypeChild Care - 300
Investigation CompletedAugust 12, 2021
Reason for Investigation - Care and supervision
- Records and reporting
Report of Findings
Licensing received a complaint on July 16, 2021, alleging concerns related to care and supervision and records and reporting. The following details were provided:

- Supervision concerns when transporting children off-site
- Inappropriate behavioural guidance

All areas of the complaint were fully investigated. Evidence was collected from interviews and records and direct observation.
Licensing determined the following contravention:

- Child Care Licensing Regulation (CCLR) 51(1)(a)- Behavioural Guidance
Substantiated Contraventions: Evidence for this summary report is based on a combination of the Licensing Officer’s observations, a review of facility records and information provided by the facility staff at the time of the investigation.
Observed Violations/Contraventions: A summary of the violations found during the complaint investigation are listed below.
Code Category/Description
14220 - CCLR s.51(1)(a)A licensee must (a) ensure that behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of the child who is receiving the guidance.
Observation: A staff member used an inappropriate guidance strategy.
Corrective action: Corrective action required.
Actions Required by Licensee/Operator
- Corrective action plan to be developed and submitted.
Action Required by Licensing Officer or Medical Health Officer
- Review corrective action plan.
Status Update
No further action required. All contraventions have been addressed.
Updated on September 09, 2021.