Compliance & Regulatory Transparency
Regulatory Status
Under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014, individuals like Lilybug Learning may provide child care as an unlicenced program, but remain subject to the regulatory requirements established by provincial legislation. Unlicensed child care programs are subject to investigation, inspection, or enforcement action by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
Legal Operating Requirements
Lilybug Learning operates within the legal requirements for unlicensed child care programs in Ontario.These requirements include:
- operating within the maximum number of children permitted by provincial law
- maintaining appropriate supervision and safety practices
- cooperating with Ministry investigations or inspections when required
- complying with applicable provisions of the Child Care and Early Years Act
Policies and procedures are maintained to support safe program operation, responsible supervision, and the protection of personal information.
Ministry Compliance Visits and Investigations
The Ontario Ministry of Education may conduct inspections or investigations of unlicensed child care programs when complaints are received or when the Ministry determines that verification of compliance is appropriate. Lilybug Learning cooperates fully with Ministry officials and provides access to information or records as required by law. For transparency, a summary of any Ministry compliance visits or investigations is provided below.
Inspection and Compliance Record
A finding of compliance indicates that no violations of the Child Care and Early Years Act were identified at the time of the review.
| Date | Type of Review | Conducted By | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2026 | Compliance Visit | Ontario Ministry of Education | Program found complaint |
| March 13, 2026 | Complaint Investigation | Ontario Ministry of Education | Program found compliant. Closed. |
Transparency Commitment
Lilybug Learning believes transparency supports informed decision-making for families and represents a commitment to high-quality and professional child care servies. This page is provided to:
- clearly disclose the program’s regulatory status
- provide a record of compliance interactions with the Ministry of Education
- maintain transparency regarding regulatory oversight
If additional inspections or investigations occur, this page will be updated to reflect the most recent information available.
Questions
Questions regarding policies or regulatory compliance may be directed through the contact information provided on this website.
Regulatory Disclosure
This child care program is not licensed by the Government of Ontario.