Current Child Care Centre Violations

Violation Orders are issued to a child care centre licensee, an individually licensed family child care provider, or the family child care agency, when one or more legislative requirements are contravened. Family child care providers approved under the Agency licence are issued Notices of Corrective Action.

Below is a list of current Violation Orders for child care centres that have been issued within the last 90 days. These Violation Orders can also be found on individual child care centre details pages or by contacting the EDU office in your region. Violations Orders are posted on the details pages for three years before being removed. Information on Violation Orders or Notices of Corrective Action issued to family child care providers may be obtained by contacting the EDU office in your region or Family and Child Care Connections.

Please Note: Information on Violation Orders or Notices of Corrective Action issued to family child care providers that are more than three years old is available by contacting the EDU office in your region or Family and Child Care Connections.


IssuedLegislative ReferenceDescriptionCompliance DeadlineCompliance MetCentre NameCommunity
2026-02-0320(2)(f)On numerous occasions, staff used tethers to physically restrain children as well as verbal threats to deal with behaviors.2026-02-06YMCA Pre-K Stephenville PrimaryStephenville
2026-01-2920(2)(e)Staff observed speaking with harsh and negative tone towards children.2026-01-29YMCA Pre-K Stephenville PrimaryStephenville
2026-01-2926(1)(a)Administrator did not maintain a safe, healthy and developmentally appropriate environment during an incident inside the homeroom that created an immediate safety risk to children.2026-01-292026-01-29YMCA Pre-K Stephenville PrimaryStephenville
2025-12-2245(4)Homeroom 1's register was left in the front lobby of a different homeroom instead of the designated homeroom.2025-12-222025-12-22Younger Years Daycare and PreschoolSt. John's
2026-02-1019A child from Homeroom 2 was left alone in the hallway without supervision while the rest of her group and staff went outside.2026-02-052026-02-05YMCA Child Care Centre - Brookfield DistrictSt. John's
2026-01-1219A child in the toddler age-range left the outdoor play space without staff's knowledge and was located on the ramp in front of the service.2026-01-082026-01-08The Lilypad Childcare CenterSt. John's
2026-01-2945(2)(d)The daily register in Homeroom 3 was inaccurate.2026-01-292026-01-29Strong Roots Early Learning CentreSt. John's
2026-01-1320(2)(d)The administrator used harsh physical contact towards a child.2026-01-132026-02-10Strong Roots Early Learning CentreSt. John's
2026-01-1320(2)(a)The administrator has repeatedly demonstrated a lack of recognition of children's developmental capabilities and has set expectations beyond their capabilities.2026-01-132026-02-10Strong Roots Early Learning CentreSt. John's
2026-01-1320(2)(e)Children were exposed to repeated incidents where the administrator yelled at staff in their presence and yelled directly at children themselves.2026-01-132026-02-10Strong Roots Early Learning CentreSt. John's
2026-01-1655(3)(a),55(3)(b)The person identified as the new administrator does not meet the legislative requirements, and no qualified administrator is currently in place.2026-01-16Pitter Patter #4St. John's
2026-01-0819Children registered with the child care service were not supervised at all times in a manner that was developmentally appropriate while they were participating in the service.2026-01-082026-01-08Little People's Workshop - Howley EstatesSt. John's
2026-02-0931(1)The child's emergency medication was improperly stored as it had been secured in a locked area.2026-02-092026-02-09Lakecrest Sprout - ED Pre-K ProgramSt. John's
2026-01-2945(2)(d)The Daily Register in homeroom 1 was inaccurate.2026-01-292026-01-29Early Achievers Montessori School + Educational CentreSt. John's
2025-12-0931(3)(a)Expired emergency medication was found on site, and the corresponding written consent has been expired since March 2025.2025-12-09Paradise Daycare and PreschoolParadise
2025-12-0938(1)(a)The administrator failed to ensure that reasonable safety measures were in place prior to children and staff participating in a field trip.2025-12-09Paradise Daycare and PreschoolParadise
2025-12-0943(1)(a)Required documentation for one bus driver was incomplete, and no documentation was available for another bus driver who transported children during a field trip.2025-12-09Paradise Daycare and PreschoolParadise
2025-12-0947(1)The administrator failed to maintain a personnel record at the facility for each individual who assists or provides services in the operation of the child care program and has contact with enrolled children or their records.2025-12-09Paradise Daycare and PreschoolParadise
2025-12-0916(1)(a)Licensee, who has access to children and their confidential records, has had an expired Criminal Record Screening Certificate and Vulnerable Sector Record Check since April 29, 20252025-12-09Paradise Daycare and PreschoolParadise
2026-01-2945(1)The daily register contained information that was altered using white out which is not permitted.2026-01-292026-01-29Paradise Daycare and PreschoolParadise
2025-12-1245(2)(d)Daily register in homeroom 4 was inaccurate.2025-12-122025-12-12Paradise Daycare and PreschoolParadise
2025-12-0916(1)(a)Bus driver who had access to children and transported them on a field trip did not have the required Criminal Record Screening Certificate and Vulnerable Sector Check.2025-12-092025-12-15Paradise Daycare and PreschoolParadise
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