Alexandra Neighbourhood House Children's Centre at Crescent Beach

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

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

  Observation. While on site, the following was observed: -No thermometer with the School Age fridge. -Swing installed within outdoor play area, not adequate clearance of the recommended 6ft from tree. Swing installed on an angle and installed over a sidewalk (no resilient surface) -Hanging tunnel, installed over an area with wood chips, however, wood chips are insufficient (discussed creating policy for tunnel use). -Infant Toddler, recently installed a new stairway, Concrete blocks and wood posts accessible to children within outdoor play space.

  Corrective action. Please provide a written response indicating how you will address the contravention noted above on or before October 9, 2026.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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 following was observed: -Pieces of vinyl type furniture within the Multi-Age and School Age program has started to peel and not able to be adequately cleaned. -Hole in the wall within the School Age program. -Some walls within Infant Toddler area where there was visible dirt, in need of additional cleaning. -Rugs in Infant Toddler that have visible stains and require some additional cleaning. -Corners of rug in Infant Toddler, corners started to curl and can act as a tripping hazard. -Some areas within Infant Toddler program where paint has started to peel on the walls.

  Corrective action. Please provide a written response to indicate how you will address the contravention noted above on or before October 9, 2026

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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. Attendance within the school age program appears to be incomplete with some children not being signed out at the end of the day or signed in or out when dropped off/picked up from school on multiple days.

  Corrective action. Please provide a written response indicating how you will address the contravention noted above on or before October 9, 2026.

  19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c)

• A licensee must (a) ensure that behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of the child who is receiving the guidance.

  Observation. A volunteer used an inappropriate guidance strategy which included the use of an inappropriate term to describe the child.

  Corrective action. Corrective action plan required.

  14220 - CCLR s.51(1)(a)

• STAFFING

  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. Licensing reviewed five staff files. None of these files contained documentation to confirm that the Early Childhood Educator licenses have been verified by the Early Childhood Educator Registry.

  Corrective action. The Manager confirmed that staff files would be reviewed to ensure this documentation is complete.

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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 outdoors: -Wet/used tissues scattered throughout the I/T space. The Manager picked up the tissues during the inspection and identified that an outdoor garbage can was provided but was now missing. -A large metal boat with jagged edges in the I/T space which could pose risk of an injury. -Unsecured ropes hanging from the tree in the open area which could pose a risk of entanglement/strangulation. -The fence on the west side of the multi-age space has become quite wobbly and there is active construction on the other side. The following was observed indoors: -A large shelf in the school age room that is not secured to the wall which could pose a risk of injury in the event it falls over.

  Corrective action. The Manager stated that the items noted above would be addressed and a written response will be submitted to Licensing.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (b) character references in respect of the person.

  Observation. 5 staff files were reviewed, 1 file was without character references.

  Corrective action. Ensure staff files are current and complete.

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b)
• STAFFING

  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. 5 Staff files were reviewed, 2 staff files were without updated validations to their recently renewed Early Childhood Certificates.

  Corrective action. Please ensure staff files are current and complete.

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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; Infant Room Inside- Plastic bags stored in a low cabinet, without a lock in the children's washroom Infant Room Outside- Rusty kitchen toys secured to the "playwall" Multi- Age Room Inside- Diaper cream and spray airfreshner accessible to children as well as a high shelf (for lunch kits) that is not secured to the wall 30 months to School Age Room Inside- Plastic bags stored in a wall mounted holder inside the washroom (assessable to children) as well as a high shelf (for lunch kits) not secured to the wall

  Corrective action. Please ensure a safe and healthy environment while children are in care.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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; - a number of tables and chairs with very worn surfaces. These tables and chairs are used for both art/play and meal times. The exposed/porous surfaces make these tables unable to be properly cleaned and sanitized. - one high self is not secured to the wall and poses a risk to children in care

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

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)

No violations recorded at this inspection.