Accreditation Feedback

AELCS has granted the Hemel House program accreditation status to recognize that they have met the provincial requirement for high quality child care as demonstrated using specific data collection strategies and identifications in the criteria outlined in the Quality Standards.


We would like to share with you some of the AELCS noted feedback from our site visit in March 2012.


STANDARD ONE - Children are safe, secure, well cared for and nurtured.


Demonstrated Best Practices

• The children and parents were warmly greeted by Providers. 
• Through observations it was evident that there are policies and practices in place that support the children forming secure attachments. 
• Validators witnessed good communication between Providers and parents – posted, written and verbal. Bulletin boards are in each home and communication books are available for parents. 
• Close supervision and many positive interactions were observed.
• Providers have opportunities to further their education and for professional development. 
• The Providers and management regularly attend workshops, maintaining an awareness of emerging best practices. Ten meetings per year provide training for staff and providers (Little Warriors, Health Inspector) RIE Training provided training kits for providers working with infants. 
• Parents stated in surveys that they felt welcome and supported by the program and trusted in the care their children were given. 
• Menus were posted and reflected the Canada Food Guide. The program suggests foods to be served in the Providers’ homes. 
• Children’s incident/accident reports are kept in providers binder; that way consultants can keep track if there is safety issues with any specific provider