Teddy Bear Day Care

Observation. The emergency plan has not been practiced in the past year. Employees who have not practiced implementing the emergency plan pose a risk to children in care in the event of an emergency as they may be unfamiliar with what is required to keep the children safe. A response is required by September 3, 2026 to confirm the plan has been practiced by all employees as required.

Observation. Care plans are on file for children that outline restraint as a form of behaviour guidance for each child. The plans do not contain adequate information outlining how the plan will support the child or alternative guidance techniques that are to be used prior to any restraint being used on the child. This is a reoccurring contravention originally found out of compliance on June 18, 2024 and July 7, 2025. A care plan that outlines restraint is required to identify the restraint as a last resort to manage the child's behaviour. A plan that does not have sufficient information may pose a risk to the health, safety and dignity of the child while in care. Submit revised care plans for review by September 1, 2026. All care plans on file do not have corresponding records of compliance with care plan requirements. Information is required to be on file for each care plan that provides evidence plans are being implemented as outlined. The absence of the record may indicate the plan is not being followed and may pose a risk to the health, safety and dignity of the child while in care. A response is required by September 1, 2026 to outline how care plan records will be kept as required.

Observation. The end of a cement sidewalk in the outdoor play area is raised and poses a tripping hazard for children. Raised cement poses a risk to any child who is walking or running by that may result in a head or other injury. A response is required by August 27, 2026 to confirm the risk has been mitigated. Two bleach and water cleaning spray bottle solutions are on the kitchen counter within reach of the children. The chemical solution is a hazard and poses a risk of injury to children in care. Corrected during inspection.

Observation. Care plans outlining restraint are on file for five children in care. Information is not identified in all plans of who is trained in the use of, and alternatives to the use of restraints. Information on the training provided to employees regarding the use of restraint is not available for review. The use of restraint to manage a child's behaviour by any person who has not been trained poses a risk to the health, safety and dignity of the child while in care. A response is required by September 1, 2026 to outline the training provided to employees in the use of restraints as well as a review of revised care plans to identify who is responsible for implementing a restraint if required.

Observation. Evidence that care plans were developed in consultation with the parent is missing from three children's plans. This is a reoccurring contravention originally found out of compliance on June 18, 2024. Care plans are to be developed in consultation with the parent and any other person as requested by the parent to ensure the health and safety of the child. Submit care plans for review by July 18, 2025. Two care plans on file have not been reviewed in the past year as required. Care plans are to be reviewed with the parent at minimum once each year to ensure the information is accurate and up to date for the health and safety of the child. Provide evidence by July 18, 2025 to confirm the care plans have been reviewed.

Observation. A climbing dome in the outdoor play area does not have a six foot fall clearance around it. A six foot clearance is considered safest to reduce the risk of injury in children. A response is required by July 21, 2025 that outlines how the risk has been mitigated.

Observation. Two employee files did not have evidence documenting employee ECE certification has been verified through the ECE Registry. A person employed as an educator or assistant who holds a certificate must be verified by the Licensee using the system established by the ECE Registry. Outline the system developed to ensure certificate validations are completed and documented as required.

Observation. Care plans are in place for children who require extra support, however have not been created in consultation with the parent or any person requested by the parent. Care plans are to be developed in consultation with the parent and any third party as requested by the parent to ensure transparency of the child's care. Outline the system developed to create and review care plans for children.

Observation. Several children's files are missing information. A system to ensure files are complete has been developed however many files are missing information.

Observation. One staff does not have a criminal record check from the criminal records review program. Several staff criminal record checks are not in the facility name.

Observation. Electrical cords for the fish tank are hanging within children's reach from a high shelf. Corrected During Inspection (CDI). Laundry detergent and fabric softener are being kept within reach of the children in one washroom.

Observation. Two staff files incomplete. One is missing all required records. The other contained a criminal record check and is missing all other required records. Some staff criminal record checks are not in the facility name.

Observation. One child file reviewed is missing name and number of medical practitioner.

Observation. ECE and ECEA certificates must be verified by the licensee.

Observation. One staff file was missing the results of a Criminal Record Check. Staff files must contain all information required in section 19.

Observation. Some children's files were found to be missing required information including sex, immunization status, and a photo or digital image of the child. Registration forms include an opportunity for parents to add information about custody, but a record of persons not permitted access to a child encompasses a larger range of issues. A medication consent form was observed to have a medication name 'antibiotic.' The actual name of the medication is necessary on all medication consent forms.

Observation. Some of the wooden equipment in the outdoor play space is damaged and splintering. The diaper mat is split, exposing the foam interior, and making it difficult to adequately clean. Some movable equipment was placed within the "fall zone" of climbing equipment.

Observation. The Manager said the facility had an Active Play and Screen Time policy; however it had not been included in the Parent Handbook Licensing inspected.

Observation. A random selection of employee files were checked, several employees did not hold a criminal record check completed by the Criminal Record Review Program.