Little Hat Daycare

Observation. An educator certificate was not posted at the facility.

Corrective action. Corrective action plan required.

Observation. The facility was visibly dirty, and some areas were not in good repair.

Corrective action. Corrective action plan required.

Observation. A hazardous object was found in the children’s washroom and was accessible to children.

Corrective action. Corrective action plan required.

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. Licensing observed the following; (a) Walls in the secondary play area (near the kitchen) have paint chipped , exposing Jyprok (b) Door handle for an EXIT door is broken (c) Front play room is cluttered and toys are scattered all over the floor (d) Bathroom floor around the toilet is dirty full of debris, dirt, and papers

Corrective action. Manager stated the following: (a) He will work on getting the walls sanded and painted (b) He has a new door handle and will replace the broken one (c) He will work on de-cluttering the toys and having children clean up after play (d) He will ensure he cleans and sanitizes the bathroom daily

A licensee must ensure that the entire outdoor play area is (a) enclosed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and will ensure that children are free of harm.

Observation. Licensing observed the following in the outdoor play area: (a) 2 bikes have broken tires, 1 bike has broken handle bar, and 1 bike has broken pedal (b) Metal climber has Rust on the platform, sides, and legs (c) Climber is covered in dirt, mud, and debris (d) 2 child sized chairs are broken and scattered throughout the playground

Corrective action. Manager stated the following: (a) & (d) broken items will be thrown away (b) Rust will be cleaned and covered (c) Climber will be washed

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) Blind cords hanging low enough for children to access (b) an Exposed outlet in the front play room

Corrective action. Manager stated he will use hooks to hang up the cords and cover the outlet

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

Observation. Licensing observed nap beds and bedding touching in the nap room

Corrective action. Manager stated he will ensure all bedding and beds have space between and don't touch

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 5 children's files of which 1 was missing consent for medical contact

Corrective action. Manager stated he will follow up with families to complete the forms.

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 5 staff files of which 2 were missing name and/or telephone number of a medical practitioner

Corrective action. Manager stated he will connect with families to complete the files

A licensee must keep current records for each child showing (a) the information set out in subsection (2), (b) if applicable, the information and agreements set out in subsections (2.1) and (2.2), and (c) the consents referred to in subsection (3).

Observation. Licensing reviewed children's files and confirmed 2 children's files were missing.

Corrective action. Manager stated he misplaced the files and will families to complete the forms again. He was able to produce emergency contact numbers for both children.

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 5 children's files of which 2 were missing a medical insurance plan number and 2 were missing an immunization record

Corrective action. Manager stated he will follow up with the families to complete the forms

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (i) a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency.

Observation. Licensing reviewed 5 children's files of which all 5 were missing a photo or digital image.

Corrective action. Manager stated he will connect with families to complete the files

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 staff file; record of person's work history is missing

Corrective action. manager stated he will print and add his resume to his file

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 staff file; the certificate was not verified by the system maintained by the ece registy

Corrective action. Manager stated he will verify his license and print off the results for the file

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. Licensing reviewed staff file of which an immunization record was missing

Observation. Paper towels and Kleenex were scattered on the bathroom floor around the toilet.

Corrective action. Licensee stated the current garbage can was broken, and they will purchase a garbage can to keep in the bathroom for children to throw paper towels and Kleenex.

Observation. Broken and cracked toys were scattered around the outdoor play area accessible to children.

Corrective action. Licensee stated they will remove all cracked and broken toys from the playgournd space and replace them through the year.

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. Upon inspection, Licensing found that there were broken material in the outdoor play area. The Manager explained that he will fix this and will be adding more woodchips.

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

Observation. Upon inspection, Licensing found several shelves that were unstable, posing a fall hazard. The Manager is aware that the shelves are not sturdy and plans to remove them from the program.

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

Observation. Upon inspection, Licensing found nap mats with children's sheets were touching. The Manager explained that the nap mats will be spaced out.

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

Observation. Upon inspection, Licensing found that there is insufficient food and water for 72 hours. The Manager explained he will add more food and water for emergency supplies.

Observation. Staff did not engage children in a full program of activities.

Corrective action. Corrective action plan to be submitted

Observation. Two large bottles of concentrated bleach were accessible to children

Corrective action. Corrective action plan to be submitted

A licensee must ensure that children are adequately supervised by qualified employees in sufficient numbers to meet the needs of each child.

Observation. Licensing observed 2 preschool aged children playing in the front play room with the door closed limiting visual and auditory supervision. Licensee confirmed this happens often and he has tried to keep the door open however it doesn't work.

Corrective action. Please ensure children are supervised at all times while in care.

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

Observation. During inspection, Licensing observed the following: - When the manager was asked how children dry their hands in the washroom, it was said that toilet paper was currently being used, as the facility has ran out of paper towels. - The sleeping mats in the nap room were laid out with no spacing in between the mats. These items were both contravened on April 22, 2020 on routine inspection report #SMOY-BNWS3W.

Corrective action. Ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided at all time when children are in care. Licensing discussed the need to have paper towels in the washroom to dry hands. The use of toilet paper is not permitted as there is the possibility of cross contamination from an individual using the toilet and the person using the same roll to dry their hands. The sleeping mats need to be laid out in a manner that the mats and children's beddings do not come in contact with the other mats and children's beddings to prevent cross contamination.

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. Licensing observed that the cabinet under the sink in the bathroom was unlocked and contained cleaning substances which were acessible to children.

Corrective action. Ensure children do not have access to substances that may be hazardous to their health and safety. The manager said that the cleaning substances will be stored in a place not accessible to children.

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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing observed that the name of the manager was not displayed in a prominent place in the community care facility.

Corrective action. Ensure that the name of the manager is displayed in a prominent place in the community care facility. This was corrected during the inspection.

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 checked the children's records and noted the following: - One child was missing their medical insurance plan number on file - Two children are missing their immunization status on file (This item was contravened on Mar. 20, 2019 on routine inspection report #KSEY-BAFNGB).

Corrective action. Ensure children's records are complete and on file.

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. Licensing observed that the criminal record for one staff has expired.

Corrective action. Ensure that the criminal record check is updated and on file.

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 observed that there was no validation on file for an ECE certificate.

Corrective action. Ensure that the certificate is verified by the system maintained by the Early Childhood Educator Registry. During inspection, Licensing showed the online website used to verify the certificate.

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 two (2) shelves located in the secondary play room that are taller than 4ft and not secure posing a falling hazard

Corrective action. Please ensure any equipment that is taller than 4ft. is secured appropriately.

A licensee must keep current records for each child showing (a) the information set out in subsection (2), (b) if applicable, the information and agreements set out in subsections (2.1) and (2.2), and (c) the consents referred to in subsection (3).

Observation. Licensing conducted a review of children's files and noted: - 2 children were missing a file in it's entirety. - 2 remaining children's files were reviewed of which 1 was missing an immunization record

Corrective action. -Please ensure to keep current records for each child. -Please ensure all files are up to date and current.

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 Licensing Officer (LO) observed/noted the following: 1) in the washroom there were individual cloth towels for the children to dry their hands on. The LO washed their hands upon arrival and there were no paper towels to dry their hands. When the LO asked the Licensee for a paper towel they were directed to use the toilet paper in the washroom. There was no garbage can in the washroom. The Licensee is using a open box to recycle used toilet paper rolls and toilet paper used for drying hands. 2) in the nap room the LO observed 6 mats laid out in a row with no spacing in between the mats.

Corrective action. The LO discussed with the Licensee the need to have paper towels located in the washroom to dry hands. The use of toilet paper is not permitted as there is the possibility of cross contamination from an individual using the toilet and the person using the same roll to dry their hands. The practice of using toilet paper to dry hands must stop effective April 22, 2020. The LO observed the Licensee sanitizing the children's lunch table however the Licensee used toilet paper to dry the table (this roll was straight from the package). While there is no legislative requirement prohibiting this practice the disintegration of the toilet paper occurred once it became wet and small pieces were breaking off. Licensing recommends the use of paper towels in lieu of toilet paper. The Licensee must provide a garbage can for discarded items in the washroom. This contained must be of a nonporous material in order for it to be able to be washed and sanitized. In discussion with the Licensee the LO explained cloth towels are to be placed in a laundry hamper after each use and laundered daily. Alternatively the Licensee may provide paper towels for the children. The sleeping mats need to be laid out in a manner that the mats and children's bedding do not come in contact with other mats and children bedding to prevent cross contamination. Please refer to the COVID 19 resource provided to the Licensee today entitled "Cleaning and Disinfecting in Childcare".