South Slope Day Care

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• STAFFING

  If a licensee is absent for more than 30 consecutive days, the licensee's temporary replacement must be approved by a medical health officer and (a) in the case of a care program described as Family Child Care, hold the same qualifications as a manager.

  Observation. The Licensee has been absent for more than 30 days and the staff person was unaware when the Licensee will return.

  Corrective action. Ensure that if absent for more than 20 days the replacement must be approved by the medical health officer.

  12320 - CCLR s.36(3)(a)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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. The fence surrounding the outdoor area is in poor repair with wood looking like it is beginning to disintegrate. The other side of the fence is a lane way. The temporary orange snow fencing is falling down in places. The gate leading down the cement stairs to the basement does not latch and the wood is beginning to peel away from itself.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the outdoor area is enclosed and will ensure children are free from harm

  11160 - CCLR s.16(3)(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 at time of the inspection: - the ceiling in the children's eating area was stained with what appeared to be mold on it. - the windows in the children's eating area did not have the window limiters on it. The drop from the windows is about 15 feet. -areas including the kitchen were not clean with items on tables and floors. - sun deck did not have spindles on the railings and had temporary orange snow fencing secured to it. There were places where the orange fencing was broken or cut creating entrapment or falling hazards.

  Corrective action. Please provide a written response how you have corrected the above items and how you are going to ensure they are in compliance

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• LICENSING

  Licensees must not make any structural change to a community care facility unless the licensee first (a) submits plans for the change to a medical health officer.

  Observation. The interior entrance to the basement was boarded up and the outdoor entrance was unable to be entered during the inspection.The basement space was available for inspection at previous inspections.

  Corrective action. Please submit new floor plans of each floor of the building and a site plan to be reviewed by the Licensing Officer and submitted to the municipality for approval.

  10020 - CCLR s.10(2)(a)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  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. Fire drill records were only available for January 2026. No records for emergency plan

  Corrective action. Ensure that records for Fire drills and emergency plan is current.

  13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(c)
• PROGRAM

  A licensee must provide to children a comprehensive and coordinated program of indoor and outdoor activities that (b) is appropriate for the age and development of children in each group in the community care facility.

  Observation. Children are required to stay on their beds from 1-3pm without activities

  Corrective action. Ensure that children are provided a comprehensive and coordinated program of activities for the age and development of the children.

  18020 - CCLR s.44(1)(b)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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. 1 child record did not contain information on medical insurance plan number

  Corrective action. Ensure each child record contains medical insurance plan number

  19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(a)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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. 2 children's records did not contain information of medical practitioner name or telephone number.

  Corrective action. Ensure that each child has a record of medical practitioner name and telephone number

  19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d)
• 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: (a) a criminal record check for the person.

  Observation. 1 employee on site did not have a valid criminal record check

  Corrective action. Ensure that each employee has a valid criminal record check.

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must ensure that each employee (a) is trained in the implementation of the fire drill system and emergency plan described in subsection (1), including the use of any equipment noted in the fire drill system and emergency plan.

  Observation. The employee working at the time of inspection by themselves was not trained in the emergency plan.

  Corrective action. Ensure that all employees are trained in the implementation of fire drill and emergency plan.

  12180 - CCLR s.22(2)(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. 1 employee did not have a record of the educator certificate being verified.

  Corrective action. Ensure each employee certificate is verified.

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

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

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

  Observation. Licensing observed emergency supplies are insufficient to implement the emergency plan. Limited foods and water to respond to emergency.

  Corrective action. The Manager said she will obtain more items to add to the emergency supplies.

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  The licensee must (a) develop the care plan in consultation with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.

  Observation. A care plan was not developed for a child with emergency medication. There was no instruction or permission form from parents for the use of the emergency medication.

  Corrective action. The licensee must develop a care plan with the parents for child with extra support or emergency medication. The Manager said she will follow up with the parents to obtain a care plan.

  19250 - CCLR s.58(2)(a)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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 7 children’s files. 2 children’s files are missing MSP number.

  Corrective action. The Manager said she will obtain MSP number from parents.

  19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(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. Three staff files were reviewed. The Manager confirmed one staff’s certificate was not validated.

  Corrective action. The Manager said she will validate the certificate.

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

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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 the following inside the facility: -A cupboard in the kitchen contained Lysol toilet bowl cleaner -A bottle of bleach and dishwasher detergent pods were located under the sink. This was accessible and not locked -One window limiter in the naproom was broken. One window limiter in the living room was placed far apart. The windows are located on the second floor of the home and present a potential falling hazard. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-CN6S38 -Chemicals were located under the sink in the washroom. Locks were observed but they did not lock the doors properly. -Plastic bags were observed in a cupboard in the nap room at the children's level -A phone cord was observed in the nap room . This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-CN6S38 -Blind cords in the nap room were hanging at a lower level. These could cause a potential hazard -A loose uncoiled cord for a fan was observed in the nap room. -The laundry room was open and a recycling bin with sharp cans was observed in the floor The following was observed in the outdoor play area: -A rusty rake was located on the ground in the outdoor play area. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-CN6S38

  Corrective action. Please ensure children do not have access to any objects or substances that may be hazardous to their health and safety

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• 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 inside the facility: -The bottle of bleach and water used to disinfect the diaper changing mat was tested. Only water was in the bottle. This was corrected during the inspection -Diaper cream was observed in a basket in the counter. This was corrected during the inspection -Lunches were observed in the classroom. Two lunch kits did not have an ice pack and contained foods that are required to be refrigerated The following was observed outside the facility: -A large basketball net was located on the ground this could present a potential tipping hazard. -A climber was close to the pavement. This was corrected during the inspection

  Corrective action. Please ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times to the children in care.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• LICENSING

  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. During the inspection licensing observed that two staff certificates were not posted at the facility.

  Corrective action. Please ensure the certificates are posted in a prominent place

  10070 - CCLR s.11(4)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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. The children's records were reviewed. One child's record was missing a photo.

  Corrective action. Please ensure children's photos are in their records

  19160 - CCLR s.57(2)(i)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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. One child's record was missing an MSP number. Two children's records were missing immunization status

  Corrective action. Please ensure children's records are complete.

  19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(a)
• 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. Several departure times were missing for the months of October and November. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-CN6S38

  Corrective action. Please ensure attendance records are complete.

  19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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. During the inspection licensing reviewed the children's records. Five records were missing consent for the Licensee to call an ambulance in emergency.

  Corrective action. Please ensure children's records are complete

  19190 - CCLR s.57(3)(a)
• 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. Two staff records were reviewed. One staff record was missing character references.

  Corrective action. Please ensure staff records are 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. Two staff records were reviewed one staff record was missing a verification for an ECE certificate

  Corrective action. Please ensure staff certificates are verified by the system maintained by the ECE registry.

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a)
• STAFFING

  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's first aid certificate was observed. The certificate expired in July 2023. Other staff were working in the facility and have first aid certification. The Licensee must also be certified.

  Corrective action. Please ensure first aid certificates are current.

  12210 - CCLR s.23(1)(a)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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. During the inspection the following was observed: -Window limiters in the nap room and in the playroom were placed far apart. Two limiters were 1 feet while another was 8 inches. A screen is attached to the windows. If a window is opened a child can potentially fall out of the window. -The following was present in the kitchen: Lysol cleaner and a large bottle of bleach were accessible under the kitchen sink. A lock was present but not applied. Two bottles of butane were located in a drawer, an open bag of ice melt was located at the back door. Multiple sharp cans were observed by the back door. The Licensee states the children access the outdoor play area through the kitchen. -A phone charging cord was located in the nap room. This may present a potential hazard. -A rusty shovel and rake were observed in the outdoor play area. Rust can present a potential health hazard.

  Corrective action. Please ensure children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to their health and safety.

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  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 was observed. The expiry date for servicing was November 24, 2022. The fire extinguisher was within the area of fully charged.

  Corrective action. Please ensure the fire extinguisher is serviced annually and that this is documented to be prepared in case of emergency.

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)
• 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. The attendance records for October, November and December were observed. Many departure times were not recorded.

  Corrective action. Please ensure attendance records are complete.

  19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  In respect of a record referred to in this Division, a licensee must (a) keep in a single place at the community care facility the records referred to in sections 56 to 58.

  Observation. During the inspection Licensing reviewed the children's records. One child's record was not present at the facility and the information had not been obtained. The serious risk to the child's safety was discussed with the Licensee

  Corrective action. Please ensure children's records are completed and on site prior to children starting in care at the facility.

  19320 - CCLR s.59(a)