Watch Me Grow Early Learning Centre

A licensee must have at least 6m² of outdoor play area for each child.

Observation. The group child care (under 36 months) had 12 children in the outdoor play area that is measured for only 7 children. The care program is supposed to use the other playground that has sufficient space for 12 children but are not using it.

Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child.

Observation. The following were observed to be accessible to children; - 3 big chemical bottles in an unlocked cupboard in one the group child care (30 months to SA) classroom - an unlocked cupboard with cleaning chemical solutions in the group child care (under 36 months) classroom

Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

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 were observed; - two rubber mats lifted in the outdoor play area. Potential tripping hazard - couple of blind cords accessible to children. Potential strangulation hazard - one tall shelf one of the group child care (30 months to SA) classrooms that is not secured. - fridge temperature measured at 7.1 degrees Celsius - children in the group child care (under 36 months) sitting in chairs that were not age appropriate with the children's feet several inches off the group. One child was having difficulty getting up onto the chair.

Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

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 were observed; - a shelf leaning back , wheel broken at one corner - paint chipped throughout the facility exposing the white underlay

Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

A licensee must have one toilet and wash basin for every 10 children or fewer.

Observation. The following were observed for the group child care (under 36 months) program; - the toilet in the main bathroom was covered with training toilet seats and made inaccessible to children -The second bathroom for the care program, which is licensed for 12 children, is being used as a storage room.

Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are (b) located so as not to block or hamper an exit in the case of fire or other emergency.

Observation. The following were observed; - sleeping cot in front of the group child care (under 36 months) nap room door blocking the exit. The Manager moved the cot to another area. - several bikes blocking the exit

Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing open how this contravention has been addressed.

A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene.

Observation. The following were observed; - toilet paper sitting on the ground beside the toilet in one of the bathrooms. The Manager placed the toilet paper in the holder. - sleeping cots for one of the group child care (30 months to SA) being stored in a bathroom stall beside the toilet

Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility the certificate, or a copy of the certificate, of any educator or assistant employed to work in the community care facility.

Observation. One staff's certificate not posted.

Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that (b) the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.

Observation. There is an infant and toddler educator who starts in the group child care (under 36 months) and the next staff to work with the IT staff is an early childhood educator assistant. For the care type being provided an IT staff should be the first staff and the next staff working should be an ECE not an ECEA. Therefore, staff to child ratio is not being met.

Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

A licensee must: (b) have an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.

Observation. There was no food in the emergency bins.

Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

The licensee must (b) review the care plan at least once each year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.

Observation. Two children's care plans were not reviewed annually with the parent or any person requested to by the parent. Additionally a child's care plan has changed and the child no longer requires the medication identified in their care plan. However, the care plan has not been updated to reflect this.

Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

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. The following were observed on the attendance sheets fro the month of August and September 2026; - 3 days children's time of departure not identified - Children that are absent are not identified as absent

Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

A licensee must do all of the following: (b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote (i) the health, safety and dignity of persons in care,

Observation. Staff unaware of children's care plans and what to do in the event of an incident.

Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

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. Upon a random review of five staff records, Licensing observed that references were not obtained for all five staff.

Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

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: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

Observation. Upon a random review of five staff records, Licensing observed that immunization status was not obtained for one staff.

Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

A licensee must ensure that each employee (b) practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month.

Observation. No fire drills practiced for the months of February - July 2025 by the group child care (30 months to SA) programs.

Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

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; Indoors: - blind cords in classrooms accessible Outdoors: - wooden siding broken, causing sharp edges, in 30 months to school-age playground

Corrective action. Corrective plan to be submitted.

A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility both the licence, including any terms or conditions of the licence, and the name of the manager.

Observation. The Manager's name was not posted.

Corrective action. Corrective plan to be submitted.

If a licensee has agreed with a parent to give a child any medication prescribed by a medical practitioner or provided by the parent, the licensee and his or her employees must ensure that the medication is (b) readily accessible to employees.

Observation. Medication required for two children's care plan were not available.

Corrective action. The Manager will acquire required medication.

A licensee must have in writing from a parent, and maintain at the community care facility, consent (a) to call a medical practitioner or ambulance in case of accident or illness if the parent cannot immediately be reached.

Observation. Licensing reviewed eight child files, one did not contain consent to medical treatment.

Corrective action. Corrective plan to be submitted.

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a) name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status.

Observation. Licensing reviewed eight children's files, three did not contain MSP numbers.

Corrective action. Corrective plan to be submitted..

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility.

Observation. Licensing reviewed eight child files, four did not contain start dates.

Corrective action. Corrective plan to be submitted.

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.

Observation. Licensing reviewed eight child files, three did not contain doctor's information and two did not contain emergency contact information.

Corrective action. Corrective plan to be submitted.

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: (c) a record of the person's work history.

Observation. Licensing reviewed five staff files, two did not contain resumes.

Corrective action. Corrective plan to be submitted.

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, one did not contain certificate validation.

Corrective action. Corrective plan to be submitted.

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. Licensing reviewed five staff files, one did not contain references.

Corrective action. Corrective plan to be submitted.

Observation. Based on the Manager's interview and children's attendance, Licensing determined that children from two separate programs were mixed for more than half an hour in the morning between 7:30am and 9:00am on several occasions.

Corrective action. Written response required.

Observation. Child over the age of 3 years remained in the infant/toddler program.

Corrective action. Licensee has submitted an retention form for this child.

Observation. There was no IT staff opening the IT program.

Corrective action. Licensee will schedule appropriate staff to open.

Observation. Children left unsupervised by staff while using the bathroom.

Corrective action. Licensee will create a plan to remedy.

Observation. Certificates of three current staff were not posted in the facility.

Corrective action. Licensee will post certificates.

Observation. Cleaning supplies, garbage bags and furnace/hot water tank accessible to the children.

Corrective action. Licensee has installed child locks.

Observation. Staff files missing references, resumes, immunization status and certificate validations.

Corrective action. Licensee will update all staff files.