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Appendix A: Daily Visual Inspection

Place a checkmark in each box upon completion. Note any required repairs or emerging issues in the comments section and ensure
any required repairs are also noted in the Repair Log.
[delete items that are not applicable – add site specific items]
Week of: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM
No litter, debris or animal Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here
feces. to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter
text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text.
No evidence of Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here
dangerous insects (e.g., to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter
text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text.
hornet nest).
No strings/cords or Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here
clothing entanglements. to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter
text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text.
No sharp edges. Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here
to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter
text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text.
No trip hazards. Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here
to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter
text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text.
No pooling of water. Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here
to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter
text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text.
No vandalism or Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here
damage. to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter
text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text.
Gates are securely Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here
latched and in working to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter
text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text.
order.
Sandbox is raked. Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here
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Week of: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM
to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter
text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text.
No toxic plants or Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here
evidence of mould. to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter
text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text.
[insert site-specific item] Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here
to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter
text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text.
[insert site-specific item] Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here
to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter
text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text.
[insert site-specific item] Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here
to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter to enter
text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text. text.

Staff Initial

Comments/Required Click here to enter text.

Repairs:
(initial and date)

Plan to Address Click here to enter text.

Issues/Problems
Identified:
(initial and date)

Disclaimer: This document is a sample template that has been prepared to assist licensees in understanding their obligations under the CCEYA
and O. Reg. 137/15. It is the responsibility of the licensee to ensure that the information included in this document is appropriately modified to
reflect the individual circumstances and needs of each child care centre it operates.
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Please be advised that this document does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied on as such. The information provided in this
document does not impact the Ministry’s authority to enforce the CCEYA and its regulations. Ministry staff will continue to enforce such legislation
based on the facts as they may find them at the time of any inspection or investigation.

It is the responsibility of the licensee to ensure compliance with all applicable legislation. If the licensee requires assistance with respect to the
interpretation of the legislation and its application, the licensee may wish to consult legal counsel.