Little Wonders Montessori Childcare Centre & Preschool Ltd

A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

Observation. Licensing observed the following: - Fridge temperature not maintained between 0 and 4 degrees Celsius in one classroom - Blackberry vines growing through the fence in one of the playgrounds.

Corrective action. Manager turned the fridge temperature to cooler temperature setting and said that they will trim the blackberry bushes.

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.

Observation. Licensing reviewed 15 children's files and one child's file was missing names of emergency contacts.

Corrective action. Manager said that she will send an email to parents and ask for an emergency contact person.

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (c) daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure.

Observation. Licensing observed that departure times in some of the programs were missing on a few dates.

Corrective action. Manager said that they will verify the attendance sheets and fill in the missing times.

A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

Observation. The following was observed: - Fridge temperature not maintained between 0 and 4 degrees Celsius in two fridges. - A wooden plank from an existing wooden boat (on the facilities' playground) was coming apart and had few exposed screws.

Corrective action. Ensure fridge temperature is between 0-4 degrees Celsius and the boat is repaired.

A licensee must ensure that the community care facility and the furniture, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.

Observation. Licensing observed the following: - paint chipped in one classroom - wall paper peeling in one of the classrooms - spider webs in one classroom - finger marks on the walls in a few classrooms.

Corrective action. Ensure the facility is clean and in good repair.

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing reviewed 15 children's files and one child's file was missing a date of enrollment.

Corrective action. Assistant manager added the enrollment date while licensing was on site.

A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as (a) an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the system maintained by the early childhood educator registry. (Educator or assistant certificate validation) Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing reviewed 9 staff files and one staff file was missing the validation of their ECE certificate.

Corrective action. Assistant manager validated the certificate while licensing was on site.

A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

Observation. During the routine inspection the following was observed: - a green watering hose was loose in the corner of the undercover area. - a ceiling panel was placed against the wall in the undercover area and it was disintegrating. It was covered by water and it appeared to be moldy. - standing water in the infant toddler playhouse. No children were observed playing in the infant toddler playground. - the play house in the 3-5 playground had a few planks missing on the roof and at the bottom. Manager said that the playhouse will be removed and that they are looking to replace it. - the infant toddler playground was covered with leaves and it was slippery. Staff said that they re not presently using the playground as it is slippery and unsafe for the young children.

Corrective action. Please ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times.

A licensee must ensure that the community care facility and the furniture, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.

Observation. The handwashing sink area in Infant room needs repair as the laminate is tearing and the surface underneath is soaking the water.

Corrective action. Ensure that the fixtures in the classroom are in good repair while children are in attendance.

A licensee must ensure that each employee (b) practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month.

Observation. Records for monthly fire drills were either missing or not maintained.

Corrective action. Please ensure a system is in place to implement and record the fire drill system at least once a month and records are maintained.

A licensee must ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are (b) safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair.

Observation. During the inspection of the physical facility it was noted that two boats are available for the children to play on. One one of the boat several nails were sticking out and could pose a risk to the children in care. This is a repeat contravention from 2018.

Corrective action. Please ensure equipment is free of hazards and in good repair.

A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

Observation. During the inspection of the toddler room, 8 mats covered in sheets were stacked one on top of each other touching and promoting cross contamination.

Corrective action. Please ensure a healthy and safe environment is promoted at all times.

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): During the inspection, 12 random children's files were viewed and one child was missing the enrollment date.

Corrective action. Please ensure all children's files are completed.

A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

Observation. These items were observed during inspection: -Bleach/water bottles in 2 rooms were very low or empty. Manager stated that the staff make 125ml each morning. This is not sufficient for required and frequent cleaning in the classrooms each day. It was stated that staff regularly replace the bleach solution and add a piece of tape with the time and date however, that was not shown on any of the spray bottles. -The system for ensuring that enhanced cleaning protocols are completed is inconsistently followed. Staff are not completing twice daily cleaning as indicated on the list in the classrooms. -One electrical outlet which was accessible to children, was exposed with the plug cover on a table nearby. This was corrected during inspection. -One fridge containing children's food, had a thermometer which listed it as 10C. Licensing placed their thermometer in the fridge for over 10 minutes and confirmed the fridge temperature at 9C.

Corrective action. Please address the above observations to ensure a healthy and safe environment while children are under supervision of employees.

A licensee must ensure that the community care facility and the furniture, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.

Observation. Observed during inspection: -The facility has 9 available toilets and 8 sinks in the bathrooms. 1 toilet and 1 sink were out of order. Manager says that these are not included in the required amount, but have a plan to repair the sink in the near future. An additional sink which is included, had a clogged drain causing the dirty water to pool in the sink accessible to children in care. -Nap mats in 3 rooms had cracking and missing vinyl, exposing the foam below, this makes it difficult to sanitize between uses.

Corrective action. Please ensure that the furniture, equipment and fixtures are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.

A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene.

Observation. These items were observed during inspection: -The change mat in the bathroom was covered while licensing was on site with plastic wrapped around it, and taped underneath, this makes it difficult to sanitize. -No system to ensure the facility's procedure of having visitors/parents sanitize or wash hands upon entry of the facility is followed. -There is no running water in some of the classrooms. Hand sanitizer is available in those classrooms for staff, however, it is inaccessible to children in the event that they should need it after using a tissue or putting hands in their mouth. Additionally, it was identified that staff are not sanitizing their hands prior to providing water to children.

Corrective action. Please review your systems for cleaning, sanitizing, and for hand hygiene to ensure that you establish a program that instructs children in and practice the rules of, health and hygiene.