Mustard Seed Children's Centre - Gcc 30 Months To School Age

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGEnvironmentNon-critical

  The facility, the furniture, equipment, fixtures and supplies are of sturdy and safe construction.  They are easy to clean, and are clean and in good repair and free from hazards. [CCLR Sec. 13(2) and Sec. 15(1)(a)]

  Observation. The bathroom appears to be cleaned regularly by staff. Some areas that need to be addressed include the untreated wood is porous and unable to be sanitized. This wood is throughout the stalls and sink area. There are also areas that appeared stained due to use and what could be the wearing down of the surfaces.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGPlay Area, Materials and EquipmentNon-critical

  The entire outdoor play area is enclosed and constructed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and ensures that children are free of harm. [CCLR Sec. 16(3)(a)(b)]

  Observation. The outdoor area is fully enclosed. But, some areas that require addressing include the removal of weeds and plants (thorny) that could be hazardous. LO also observed that the ground covering is mostly sand which due to the current dry conditions, is very dry and has become airborne. This could be a risk factor for any child or staff with asthma.

• RECORDS AND REPORTINGCare PlansNon-critical

  Care plans are not reviewed at least once a year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent. [CCLR Sec. 58(2)(b)]

  Observation. There are two care plans for children in this program. One of the plans was originally signed off by the parent in 2025, new Epi-pen is shown with an expiry of 2028, but the actual care plan does not appear to have reviewed (and signed) by parent.

• STAFFINGCharacter and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Prior to employing staff the manager has met with each person and has obtained the appropriate documentation. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)]

  Observation. LO conducted a file review of staff files of those staff working at time of visit. LO was unable to find one staff file. The remaining 3 files were complete.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• MEDICATIONMedicationNon-critical

  Medications that staff have agreed to administer are readily accessible to staff and are administered in the correct dosage at the correct times. [CCLR Sec. 53(1)]

  Observation. LO observed a care plan requiring and EpiPen in a child's file; however, an EpiPen was not on site.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGEnvironmentNon-critical

  The facility, the furniture, equipment, fixtures and supplies are of sturdy and safe construction.  They are easy to clean, and are clean and in good repair and free from hazards. [CCLR Sec. 13(2) and Sec. 15(1)(a)]

  Observation. LOs observed an exit door next to the washroom hallway which leads to the church and building exit doors. The door is in poor repair and does not close.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGPlay Area, Materials and EquipmentNon-critical

  Not free from hazards.; Not safely constructed.

  Observation. LOs observed a gap between the storage unit and fence which appears large enough for a child to fit, posing a supervision issue and risk of injury.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGSafe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Design: Landscape has been considered as an important component of the outdoor play space. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. LOs observed: - In the outdoor play space, a majority of the ground surface consists of loose sand, posing a slipping hazard for runners. Additionally, areas where the sand has depleted have formed grooves, creating uneven surfacing. The manager stated that previously grass was used for ground surfacing; however, due to maintenance issues, the grass was replaced with sand. - There is a green patch in the corner of the outdoor play space which appears to consists of over grown weeds and appears in need of maintenance

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURESEmergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  There is an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(b)]

  Observation. LOs observed that the Fire extinguisher tag states that it was due for service on April 21, 2024.

• STAFFINGCharacter and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]

  Observation. The Criminal Record Check for one staff has expired

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.