Heather Miciuk Family Child Care

• C5.1 - Are healthy eating and nutritional habits promoted and practiced?Non-critical

  Observation. - The facility provides snacks as well as lunch to children, however, there is no system to ensure that parents receive accurate information regarding the food and drink provided. It is important to establish a consistent system to inform parents of the daily food and drink consumed by their children. Submit a response with evidence of compliance by May 06, 2026.

• C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical

  Observation. - A log documenting minor incidents, illnesses and unexpected events is not maintained at the facility. It is important to keep a current log of such events to ensure regulatory compliance and maintain up-to-date records. Submit a response with evidence of compliance by May 06, 2026. - Two child files are missing their enrollment date. Recording children's enrollment date is essential to establish an accurate record of when care commenced, supporting regulatory compliance and accountability. Submit a response with evidence of compliance by May 06, 2026. - Two child files are missing the photos of children. It is important to maintain current photographs of children to support accurate identification and effective communication with emergency personnel in case of emergency situations. Submit a response with evidence of compliance by May 06, 2026.

• C2.1 - Are written policies and procedures in place to guide employees in all matters regarding the care and supervision of children?Non-critical

  Observation. - There is no record indicating that the emergency plan is implemented and practiced at least once each year. Keeping record of practiced emergency evacuation drills is important to evaluate the effectiveness of procedures, identify gaps, helps maintain accountability and preparedness for real emergencies. Submit a response with evidence of compliance by May 06, 2026.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• C10.2 - Are children supervised, and are employee to children ratios maintained?Critical

  Observation. At the time of inspection, the Licensee had nine children in care. The Licensee indicated that they have two extra children due to families needing care during spring break. This is in contravention to the allowed maximum group size of seven children for a licensed Family Child Care facility. Submit a plan to confirm how have you come into immediate compliance with Child Care Licensing Regulation.

• C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical

  Observation. - The Licensee indicated that daily outdoor play space checks are performed, however, a log is not kept. Establish a system to keep a log of daily outdoor play space inspections, maintenance and repairs. - Upon reviewing child records, one child's record was found missing. Establish a system to ensure each child's personal record is kept current and complete.

• C2.1 - Are written policies and procedures in place to guide employees in all matters regarding the care and supervision of children?Non-critical

  Observation. The following was unresolved from the previous Routine Inspection: "C2.1B - The licensee has planned out emergency evacuation procedures and alternate relocation sites however the plan is not drafted in a written policy identifying how you will prepare, mitigate, respond, and recover from any emergency. Parents have verbally made aware of alternate evacuations locations but not a full detailed policy". - During today's inspection, this contravention was discussed and the Licensee indicated that children are aware of alternative evacuation sites, however, there is no written plan in place. The Licensing Officer provided the Licensee with a resource to help draft a written plan and submit to Licensing.

• C2.1 - Are written policies and procedures in place to guide employees in all matters regarding the care and supervision of children?Non-critical

  Observation. C2.1B - The licensee has planned out emergency evacuation procedures and alternate relocation sites however the plan is not drafted in a written policy identifying how you will prepare, mitigate, respond, and recover from any emergency. Parents have verbally made aware of alternate evacuations locations but not a full detailed policy.

• C2.1 - Are written policies and procedures in place to guide employees in all matters regarding the care and supervision of children?Non-critical

  Observation. C2.1G - Regulation 56 - The facility does not have an active play/screen time policy in place. The daily programming consist of regular outdoor play periods and periodic screen time. A resource was provided during the inspection for guidance in creating a policy.

• C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical

  Observation. C4.1E - Regulation 57 - A couple child records were observed incomplete of medical number and/or medical practitioner.