Rainbow's Nest Child Care

• 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. Licensing Officer observed that an EpiPen contained in the first aid bag has expired April 30, 2026 and has not been replaced.

• 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. Licensing Officer observed that emergency supplies including food and water rations have expired.

• RECORDS AND REPORTINGCare PlansNon-critical

  The licensee does not keep a current care plan for each child requiring extra support. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)] ; 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. Licensing Officer observed that a child with a life threatening allergy did not have a current care plan on file. The care plan had last been reviewed in July 2025.

• RECORDS AND REPORTINGRecords For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing any illness, allergy or medical disability disclosed to the licensee by the child or his or her parent or medical practitioner is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(e)]

  Observation. Licensing Officer observed that a medical practitioner is not kept for 1 child. In addition, Licensing Officer observed that emergency consent cards in the first aid bag were available for only seven children, while 14 children were registered in care. Staff were unable to identify the location of the remaining emergency consent cards.

• RECORDS AND REPORTINGSafe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Maintenance of Equipment: A log is kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. Licensing Officer observed that the facility maintains daily and weekly Outdoor Maintenance Checklists however there was no evidence to demonstrate that the required outdoor maintenance and safety inspections had been completed and documented for a two week period in August. In addition, the facility was unable to verify that regular outdoor safety checks were conducted during that timeframe.

• STAFFINGCharacter and skill requirementsNon-critical

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry [CCLR Sec. 19(4)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing Officer observed no evidence that the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) certificates of two staff have been verified by the licensee through a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry.

• STAFFINGCharacter and skill requirementsNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing Officer observed that a criminal record check for 1 staff has not been obtained.

• RECORDS AND REPORTINGRecords For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee has written, parental consent to release a child to someone other than the parent. [CCLR Sec. 57(3)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing Officer observed a record in which the parent(s) have listed themselves as the emergency contact.

• STAFFINGCharacter and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Records of staff's work histories have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(c)]

  Observation. Licensing Officer observed that a record of staff's work histories has not been obtained for 1 staff.

• MEDICATIONMedicationNon-critical

  The medications are not readily accessible to employees. [CCLR Sec. 53(1)(b)]

  Observation. LOs observed that a child in care with asthma did not have their inhaler 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 a couch in the classroom with ripped and fraying fabric. The couch is no longer easy to clean and in good repair.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGFurniture, Equipment and FixturesNon-critical

  Furniture or equipment used for sleeping is not clean and/or comfortable. [CCLR Sec. 15(2)(b)]

  Observation. LOs observed that several of the children's nap mats have been repaired using duct tape on the corners, posing a challenge to clean/disinfect.

• 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. In all areas of the facility LO observed holes in walls, chipped and worn paint including the base boards. In addition the flooring in the children's washroom is chipped and peeling. These areas are no longer easy to clean and in good repair.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGHazardous Objects and SubstancesNon-critical

  Hazardous objects and substances are inaccessible to children. [CCLR Sec 17]

  Observation. In the children's washroom LO observed cleaning supplies accessible by children including 2 toilet bowl brushes and a plunger next to the toilet

• RECORDS AND REPORTINGCare PlansNon-critical

  The licensee does not keep a current care plan for each child requiring extra support. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)]

  Observation. LO observed that one care plan is incomplete

• RECORDS AND REPORTINGRecords For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(a)]

  Observation. LO observed that the medical insurance plan number has not been obtained for 2 children