Aird's Kidzone Learning Centre Ltd

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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 fridge located in the Infant Toddler classroom has a temperature reading of 6 degrees

  Corrective action. Repair or replace the refrigerator

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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. The following was observed: - The Carpet in the Buttercups is soiled and requires cleaning or replacement - The diaper change mat is torn and repaired with tape - There are several nap mats that are torn and repaired with tape - The sink areas in several classrooms have food and other marks that require cleaning

  Corrective action. Ensure all equipment is in good repair. Replace or clean the carpet, replace diaper change mat and nap mats

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• 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. The fire drill records in the Out of School Care program does not have a fire drill recorded for February 2025 and the Daisy classroom does not have a fire drill recorded for June of 2024

  Corrective action. Ensure all fire drills are practiced and recorded.

  13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(c)
• 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 daily attendance records did not consistently have the departure times recorded for all children in care

  Corrective action. Ensure attendance records are complete

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

  A licensee must keep (a) a copy of the written statement, referred to in section 19 of the Act, that the licensee delivers to persons who prepay part of the cost of services

  Observation. A copy of the repayment agreement was not present for any of the children in care

  Corrective action. A copy of the repayment agreement must be obtained for each child in care

  19051 - CCLR s.56.1(2)(a)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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. Inspection of the Group (Under 36 month) room was found to have the following: - Chipped counter top in the sink area that exposes the wood below. This area can no longer be sanitized and requires replacement or repair - Two wooden chairs that had chips that exposed wood that can produce splinters - Two tables that have chipped paint - Padding that covers the corner of the book shelf that is covered in duct tape that requires replacement - Padding that covers the window sill area at child level that requires repair or replacement - Chipped walls that require repair

  Corrective action. A plan to repair or replace any broken fixtures or equipment

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• 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 inspection of the washroom diaper change area, the following was found: - A 5 foot cabinet used to store supplies was not fixed to the wall - Diaper cream is stored at child level

  Corrective action. Cabinet is required to be fixed to the wall or removed - Diaper cream stored out of reach from children

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• 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. Daily attendance records reviewed for Group Child Care (under 36 months) and (30 months - SA) found that children's records did not consistently have time of departure recorded over the past month. A review of the (School Age Care on School Grounds) records found that records were complete regarding absent, present and arrival and departure times.

  Corrective action. Ensure attendance records record departure times of all children in care

  19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c)
• 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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A review of four staff files found that four files were missing validation of ECE and ECEA certificates.

  Corrective action. Corrected during inspection and a plan was described to review remaining files and update.

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A review of 4 staff files found that two files only had one character reference verified.

  Corrective action. During inspection, manager was able to verified that these references had been checked and provided documentation during inspection

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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. The temperature was taken in the fridge located in the infant and toddler classroom registered at 9 degrees Celsius. The fridge appears to not be working at capacity and shows signs of rust and wear. The manager stated it was likely from the 1990's. The fridge is used to store the milk provided to infants and toddlers. The toddler lunches are also stored in this fridge but most have cold packs to keep them cold. The second fridge located in the group childcare room also had a temperature reading of 8 degrees Celsius

  Corrective action. Ensure that the equipment is in good repair while children are in attendance.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• 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. Daily attendance records show that on several days in all 5 classrooms departure times were not recorded.

  Corrective action. Daily attendance records must be complete

  19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c)

• A licensee must (a) ensure that behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of the child who is receiving the guidance.

  Observation. Behaviour guidance was not age or developmentally appropriate

  Corrective action. Corrective action plan required

  14220 - CCLR s.51(1)(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. A review of a sample of 6 children's files found that one file was missing the medical insurance plan number.

  Corrective action. Ensure all children's files are complete

  19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(a)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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. First aid kits were located in classrooms but were not available on the school's playground during outdoor play time

  Corrective action. Ensure all employees have access to first aid kits while on the playground or off site for walks

  11220 - CCLR s.23(2)
• 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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A review of 8 facility files found that one file was missing a medical insurance plan number.

  Corrective action. Ensure all files are complete

  19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(a)