Stars Of Tomorrow Early Learning

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

  Play materials and/or equipment are not safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair. [CCLR Sec. 16(4)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing observed both outdoor play spaces and noted the following: - Several bird feathers were present on the ground. - Pieces of garbage were observed on the ground. - Parts of a wooden playhouse were damaged, with broken pieces surrounding the structure. One damaged area had been covered with tape; however, the tape was peeling off, leaving the broken section exposed.

• RECORDS AND REPORTINGNotification of illness or injuryNon-critical

  Licensing is notified within 24 hours after a child is involved in, or may have been involved in, a reportable incident described in Schedule H or has a reportable communicable disease. [CCLR Sec.55(2)(a)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing reviewed the minor incident log and identified an incident involving a child that met the definition of a reportable incident under Schedule H. Licensing was not notified of the incident.

• RECORDS AND REPORTINGRecords For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(c)]; A record for each child containing the name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(d)]; 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. Licensing reviewed children's records: - Four children's record did not contain medical insurance plan numbers - Two children's record had parents listed as emergency contacts - One child's record did not contain medical practitioner contact information - One child's record did not include information identifying that the child has an allergy and requires medication. - One child's record was unclear regarding whether the child has an allergy or sensitivity. Licensing observed that departure times were not consistently recorded in the attendance records.

• STAFFINGCharacter and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Evidence of compliance with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs has not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(b)]; Character references have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(b)]; Records of staff's work histories have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(c)]

  Observation. Licensing reviewed staff records: - Record of work history has not been obtained for one staff - Evidence of compliance with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs has not been obtained for one staff - Character references has not been obtained for one staff

• 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 observed one staff does not have documentation to support their certificate was verified using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry.

• RECORDS AND REPORTINGRecords For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]

  Observation. The following are outstanding: - some children's records do not have medical practitioner contact information - some children's records indicate the parent(s) have listed themselves as emergency contacts

• 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. Staff stated they are waiting for their certificate from the ECE Registry.

• 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: - 1 child has an allergy that requires an epi pen. Upon asking for the epi pen, the staff was unsure of where it was stored. After a few minutes, the epi pen was located. Discussion took place to ensure all staff are aware of where medication is stored in an event of an emergency. - an entry in the minor incident log book regarding administrating medication. During lunch time, a child was exhibiting signs of an allergic reaction when this medication was given to the child by staff. There is no information in the child's file indicating administrating this medication. The medication was administrated to the child twice however there is no Request for Administration of Medication form indicating the medication was administrated. Upon discussion with staff, it was stated, when a child is exhibiting signs of an allergic reaction, parents are contacted for them to decide on the next steps.

• NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICESNutritionNon-critical

  Information on the food and drink given to children is made available to parents. [CCLR Sec. 48(6)]

  Observation. LO observed information on food (morning and afternoon snack) given to children is not made available to parents

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

  Furniture or equipment for sleeping is used by only one child at a time, is clean and comfortable, and is appropriate for the size, age and development of the children intended to use it. [CCLR Sec. 15(2)]

  Observation. LO observed the corners of some of the sleeping mats are worn at the edges with the seams fraying. LO observed children's beddings are placed in bags however they are stored in a way that they are touching posing a risk of cross contamination

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGHazardous Objects and SubstancesNon-critical

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

  Observation. LO observed: - a pair of adult scissors accessible to children by the back entrance towards the playground - lysol wipes in the washroom accessible to children

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

  All indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are suitable for the age and development of the children, safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair. [CCLR Sec. 16(4)]

  Observation. LO observed the chalkboard in the outdoor play space is peeling posing a risk if children were to ingest it.

• RECORDS AND REPORTINGRecords For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]

  Observation. LO reviewed a sampling of children's files: - Several departure times are not being captured - Several children do not have date of enrolment in the community care facility - 2 children's records do not have medical insurance plan numbers - 3 children's records do not have medical practitioner contact information - 3 children's records indicate the parent(s) have listed themselves as emergency contacts 2 children's records indicate they have allergies however the staff are unaware of this information. 1 child has an allergy that requires an epi pen however the emergency consent card states that the child does not have an allergy.

• 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 reviewed all staff files: - 1 staff did not have any documentation - 1 staff did not have copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of their training and skills - 1 staff did not have documentation to support their certificate was verified using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry.

• STAFFINGAdditional criminal record checksNon-critical

  All persons over the age of 12 that are ordinarily present on the premises while children are present are of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for each person. [CCLR Sec 20]

  Observation. previous CRC from RCMP was not in file, all staff had CRC's from Victoria. But, two of the staff have expired CRC's.

• 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. As noted in previous reports, LO has observed ongoing maintenance throughout the facility, it was observed that there remains some items that require repair or regular cleaning - wood exposed in bathroom, stall dividers and step stools, chalk boards and grate in wall of building in playground. LO recommend a maintenance log be kept to ensure staff are bringing forward and following up on repairs and cleaning.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGHazardous Objects and SubstancesNon-critical

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

  Observation. LO observed that Lysol type wipes are on shelf that is in bathroom which children have direct access to.

• STAFFINGAdditional criminal record checksNon-critical

  The licensee has not obtained a criminal record check for all persons ordinarily present on the premises. [CCLR Sec. (20)(1)]

  Observation. One staff file contains all required documentation, and a CRC from local police, but not Victoria

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISIONGroup Sizes and Employee to Children RatiosNon-critical

  Staff ratios and group sizes comply with Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]

  Observation. When LO arrived, staff person stated that one of the staff had just called in sick, and they are aware that they are over ratio with a total of 36 children with 4 staff. Staff stated that another staff is on their way and should be at the facility any moment. While the staff did arrive soon after, the centre not only was out of ratio, but they also shared their practice of bringing the two groups (24 / 16) children together for snack (and lunch times). Therefore they are also over ratio for their group capacity during the above noted times.

• 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. While LO has observed ongoing maintenance throughout the facility, it was observed that there remains some items that require repair or cleaning - wood exposed in bathroom and step stools. LO recommend a maintenance log be kept to ensure staff are bringing forward and following up on repairs and cleaning.

• RECORDS AND REPORTINGRecords For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]

  Observation. While children's files are complete, sign in and out forms are missing times for some children

• 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. LO observed that there are some cupboards (lower) that have broken latches (in kitchen and bathroom) with items that could be hazardous to the children. There were also shelving in the hallway and in the bathroom that are not secured and have items that could fall on children or become a hazard.

• 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 two children with life threatening allergies who require epi-pens did not have a request for administration of medication form on file.

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

  Furniture or equipment for sleeping is used by only one child at a time, is clean and comfortable, and is appropriate for the size, age and development of the children intended to use it. [CCLR Sec. 15(2)]

  Observation. LO observed that each child's bedding is stored in a cloth bag on a shelf and the bags are touching one another which poses a risk of cross contamination. Discussion took place with manager with regard to how the bedding is stored.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGHazardous Objects and SubstancesNon-critical

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

  Observation. LO observed that the children's washroom contained cleaning accessories such as a toilet bowl brush, a plunger and a trash picker within children's reach. In the main activity space, LO observed a mop, a broom and dust pan accessible by children.

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

  Not free from hazards.; Not in good repair.; Not safely constructed.

  Observation. In the outdoor play space, LO observed a wooden panel used to support the fence is deteriorating and not steady which poses a risk.

• 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 developed in consultation with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent. [CCLR Sec. 58(2)(a)] ; 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. LO observed the following: -1 care plan has not been updated since July 2019 -1 incomplete care plan Discussion took place with manager with regard to reviewing care plans at least once a year and developed in consultation with a parent.