Little Explorer Early Learning Centre

A licensee must have first aid kits that are readily accessible to all employees, including while care is provided off the community care facility premises.

Observation. The Licensee had some Band-Aids but did not have a completed first aid kit available

Corrective action. Ensure that a first aid kit is accessible

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 at time of inspection: - the gate at the top of the stairs was broken and not in working order -the large climbing dome was located within the use and fall zone of the swing set -electrical outlets were not covered or tamper resistant

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

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. Cleaning supplies and air fresheners were located within reach of children in care Mouse poison was located in the kitchen under a cupboard accessible to children in care

Corrective action. Ensure that hazardous materials or substances are not accessible to children in care.

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

Observation. The Licensee said she is not sure if the food used to respond to an emergency is current. She did not want to open the bin.

Corrective action. Ensure that you have a plan to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.

A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (d) written policies and procedures that are intended to guide employees in the care and supervision of children.

Observation. A transportation policy for transporting children to and from school was not on site and parents were not provided with one.

Corrective action. Ensure that a transportation policy is created, shared with the parents and kept on site.

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (k) the date on which the child stops attending the community care facility.

Observation. All children who have stopped attending do not have a record of the date they stopped attending

Corrective action. Ensure that each child has a record of the date they stopped attending.

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. multiple children did not have consent to contact a medical practitioner or ambulance in case of an emergency

Corrective action. Ensure that each child has in writing, consent to contact a medical practitioner or ambulance.

A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (f) a log of minor accidents, illnesses and unexpected events involving children, that did not require medical attention and were not reportable incidents described in Schedule H.

Observation. A current log of minor accidents, illnesses and unexpected events was not maintained

Corrective action. Ensure that a log is maintained.

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. Daily attendance was not available from Feb 2026 until today.

Corrective action. Ensure that a daily attendance is recorded

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

Observation. Multiple children do not have a date of enrolment

Corrective action. Ensure that each child has a record of date of enrolment

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. multiple children did not have the name and phone number for a medical practitioner or an emergency contact

Corrective action. Ensure each child has a record of name and telephone number for a medical professional and emergency contact

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. Employees who worked did not have a record of character references

Corrective action. Ensure each employee has first met with the Manager and provided character references

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. Immunization status was not obtained for one or more employees.

Corrective action. Ensure immunization status is obtained

A licensee must ensure that each employee (c) practices implementing the emergency plan at least once each year.

Observation. The emergency plan was not practiced within the last year

Corrective action. Ensure the emergency plan is practiced annually

A licensee must ensure that children have at all times immediate access to an employee who (a) holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate, provided on completion of a course that meets the requirements of Schedule C.

Observation. The Licensee does not have CPR certificate that meets the requirements of Schedule C

Corrective action. Ensure that first aid and CPR meet the requirements of Schedule C

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: (a) a criminal record check for the person.

Observation. More than one employee did not have a CRC addressed to the facility or completed

Corrective action. Ensure that all employees have a criminal record check completed to the facility

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. A record of the person's work history was not obtained for more than one employee.

Corrective action. Ensure that a record of person's work history is obtained

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

Observation. The fire extinguisher has not been serviced annually.

Corrective action. The licensee said she will get it serviced.

A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment].

Observation. An emergency drill has been conducted but not recorded.

Corrective action. The licensee said she will record the recent drill.