Adorable Smile Family Childcare

Observation. The emergency plan has not been practiced by the Licensee in the past year. Every employee must practice implementing the emergency plan at least once each year to be prepared in the event of an emergency. A response is required by January 29, 2026 to confirm the emergency plan has been practiced.

Observation. The Licensee disclosed that the children do not wash their hands with soap and water at the sink. The Licensee uses a wipe to clean their hands as an alternative during the day. Hand washing with soap and water or a sanitizing solution is required to prevent the spread of infection and to maintain the health and safety of children in care. A response is required by January 29, 2026 to outline how the risk has been mitigated.

Observation. Small pieces of wood are accessible to the children in the outdoor play area that have sharp edges and points. The sharp edges and points of the wood may pose a risk of injury in children. A response is required by January 29, 2026 to confirm the risk has been mitigated.

Observation. A temporary placement exemption is in place for the facility. Through a review of attendance records and discussion with the Licensee it was determined that the exemption was no longer required as of July 2024 when the circumstances relating to this exemption had changed. An exemption is no longer required once the ratio specified in respect to group size, the number of children cared for at one time and the ratio of employees to children meet the minimum standard of the Child Care Regulation. Notify Licensing immediately to have the current exemption revoked and outline the system developed to monitor future exemptions.

Observation. It was disclosed during inspection the facility was closed unexpectedly due to a service delivery problem. The incident was not reported to Licensing. A notification to Licensing is required within 24 hours after a child is involved in, or may have been involved in a reportable incident as described in Schedule H of the Child Care Regulation. Report the incident to Licensing as required and outline the system developed to ensure incidents are reported in a timely manner. The attendance record is incomplete and missing the Licensee's child for every day reviewed. A daily attendance record is required for all children in care. Outline the system developed to ensure attendance records are kept for all children in care as required. It was disclosed that medication has been administered to a child without the Licensee recording the time and the amount given to the child. A record needs to be kept that indicates the amount of medication given and time it was administered. Outline the system developed to ensure records are kept for medication administration as required.

Observation. The Licensee is using a vinegar and water solution to clean the tables and diaper changing area. The vinegar solution is not sufficient for disinfecting eating and diapering areas. A cleaning solution with a drug identification number (DIN) needs to be used as directed to sanitize tables and eating areas prior to meals and snacks as well as diaper changing areas. Outline the system used to ensure sanitizing is occurring as required. A play house in the outdoor play area has a damaged door with sharp edges where the children can reach. Equipment must be free from hazards to ensure the health and safety of the children. Outline the system developed to ensure hazards are identified and confirm when the hazard has been addressed. Children's hand towels in the washroom are being stored in contact with each other. It was disclosed the towels are washed once per week. Hand towels for drying hands need to be single use or stored and sanitized in a manner to promote the health and hygiene of children. Outline the system developed to dry hands to promote health and hygiene.

Observation. A Radon test has not been completed for this facility with acceptable results. Radon is a naturally occurring colourless, odourless, radioactive gas that can accumulate in buildings and become harmful to human health. According to Health Canada, radon is the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. A long term 91-day test must be completed over the months of November to January and results submitted to Licensing.

Observation. A fire drill was not conducted for the month of July. It was disclosed that a fire drill was conducted in September but was not documented.

Observation. Children's files are missing the start and end dates of enrollment.