Brilliant Kids Montessori Childcare Centre

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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

  Observation. Rat and mice feces were observed in classrooms and nap rooms.

  Corrective action. Submit a corrective action plan to licensing.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)

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

  Observation. Two staff members used inappropriate behavioral guidance with several children under 36 months of age by pulling, pushing and lifting them in an inappropriate manner.

  Corrective action. Ensure there is a system to monitor and maintain appropriate behavioural guidance strategies.

  14220 - CCLR s.51(1)(a)
• A licensee must ensure that a parent has reasonable access to his or her child while the child is in the community care facility.

  Observation. Parents were not permitted inside the facility unless they made an appointment, which would not be considered reasonable access.

  Corrective action. Ensure there is a system to allow reasonable access into the facility for families.

  14190 - CCLR s.49(1)

• 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. Licensing observed the following: - Carpet rolled on the edges in multiple classrooms, posing a tripping hazard - Fridge temperature at 8 degrees celcius

  Corrective action. Provide a safe environment for the children.

  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. Licensing observed the following: - Dirty mirrors in the children's bathroom - Walls and high touch areas in all classrooms covered in dirty finger prints - Baby gate securing off the kitchen area is broken

  Corrective action. Ensure a clean environment for the children.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

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

  Observation. Licensing observed the following: - No toilet paper available in some of the bathrooms - One classroom did not have any papertowel available for children to dry their hands. Another classroom did not have papertowels accessible to the children.

  Corrective action. Ensure bathroom supplies are replenished.

  15030 - CCLR s.46(1)
• OR SUPERVISION

  Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that (b) the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.

  Observation. Licensing observed the following: - 10 children in the main GCC (30 mos to school age) with 2 ECEA's. The requirement is to have 1 ECE and 1 ECEA - 6 children in the GCC (under 36 mos) with 1 ECE and 1 ECEA. The requirement is to have an I/T Educator and ECE.

  Corrective action. Ensure each classroom is staffed as per Schedule E.

  14030 - CCLR s.34(2)(b)
• 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 the following: - Insufficient emergency supplies - Insufficient First Aid supplies - Fire extinguisher that has not been serviced annually

  Corrective action. Ensure all supplies have been replenished

  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. Licensing observed children being moved between classrooms throughout the duration of the inspection. There was no system to indicate how many children were moving and the time when children were moving to another class.

  Corrective action. Ensure there is a system that accurately reflects when children are moving to another classroom.

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

  The licensee must (b) review the care plan at least once each year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.

  Observation. A care plan for a child was not reviewed annually with the parent or any person requested to by the parent.

  Corrective action. Ensure care plans are reviewed annually.

  19260 - CCLR s.58(2)(b)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility.

  Observation. A random selection of children's files were reviewed. 1 file did not contain an enrolment date.

  Corrective action. Ensure children's records are complete.

  19080 - CCLR s.57(2)(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 for 1 child was not developed in consultation with the parent or any person requested by the parent.

  Corrective action. Ensure a careplan is developed.

  19250 - CCLR s.58(2)(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. Licensing observed a staff member who does not hold a First Aid and CPR certificate as per the requirements of Schedule C.

  Corrective action. Ensure staff hold a current and valid First Aid and CPR certificate as per Schedule C.

  12210 - CCLR s.23(1)(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. LO observed and discussed the following with the Manager: Outdoor play space: -Not sufficient resilient surface, i.e. woodchips. Plastic underneath is showing which poses trip and fall hazard -Broken lock for the playground gate Washroom upstairs(boys): - cleaning liquid was stored under the sink; the cupboard was unlocked and accessible to the children.

  Corrective action. Ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided all times while children are in care

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility.

  Observation. 10 children files were reviewed; 2 children's start dates were not recorded on their files.

  Corrective action. Ensure that all children's files are complete.

  19080 - CCLR s.57(2)(b)
• 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. 10 children's files were reviewed; 1 child's Dr information was missing.

  Corrective action. Ensure that all children's files are complete.

  19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d)
• STAFFING

  Despite this section, during the half hour before a care program begins and the half hour after a care program ends, a licensee may permit children who would otherwise be grouped in different care programs, and who are arriving at or leaving the community care facility, to be grouped together and supervised other than as required under Schedule E if (b) a total of 8 or fewer children are present at the community care facility, of whom no more than 3 are younger than 36 months old.

  Observation. LO observed ( audit of records) for today. There were total of 9 children grouped in one single group with more than 3 children younger than 36 months old present for the first 30 minutes of the day.

  Corrective action. Ensure that appropriate group size is maintained at all times.

  12290 - CCLR s.34(4)(b)
• 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. 5 staff files were reviewed; 1 staff CRC is not site specific.

  Corrective action. Ensure that all staff files are complete.

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(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. Licensing observed the following: - Insufficient fall zone clearance around the outdoor equipment in the infant/toddler playground - Insufficient fall zone clearance around a small slide in the infant classroom - chipped walls in the toddler nap room, exposing the drywall - Large storage bins stored on a 6ft shelf poses as a hazard in the event of an earthquake

  Corrective action. Ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• LICENSING

  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. The name of the manager was not posted.

  Corrective action. Ensure the name of the manager is posted in a prominent place in the facility.

  10050 - CCLR s.11(1)
• 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. Licensing noted when children move between programs they are not signed out of one program and into another program.

  Corrective action. Ensure there is a record of children's arrival and departures within each program.

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

  A licensee must keep, for each child requiring extra support, a current care plan showing the following information: (b) the courses of action recommended by health care professionals to address the needs of the child requiring extra support.

  Observation. In review of the children's records, Licensing noted a child requiring extra support. While there is some information in a careplan, it does not outline the courses of action in regards to the child's diagnoses.

  Corrective action. Ensure there is a care plan in place that is developed in consultation with the parent that includes diagnoses and actions recommended.

  19220 - CCLR s.58(1)(b)
• 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: (d) copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills.

  Observation. A random selection of staff files were reviewed. Out of the 4 reviewed, 1 file did not contain copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills.

  Corrective action. Ensure there is a record of staff's diplomas, certificates or training and skills.

  12070 - CCLR s.19(1)(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: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

  Observation. A random selection of staff files were reviewed. Out of the 4 reviewed, an immunization status was not obtained for one employee.

  Corrective action. Ensure a record of staff's immunization status is on file.

  12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f)
• STAFFING

  Without limiting subsection (2), if the duties of an employee include care for a child who requires extra support, a licensee must ensure that the employee has the training and experience and demonstrates the skills necessary to care for that child.

  Observation. Licensing observed a support worker who is newly employed. In review of staff records and a conversation with the support staff, they do not have any training relevant to the care that is being provided to the child who requires extra support.

  Corrective action. Ensure staff who care for a child with extra support have the training and experience and demonstrates the skills necessary to care for that child.

  12130 - CCLR s.19(3)
• 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. A random selection of staff files were reviewed. Out of the 4 reviewed, 1 did not contain a criminal record check.

  Corrective action. Ensure a current and valid criminal record check is on file.

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(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. A random selection of staff files were reviewed. Out of the 4 reviewed, 1 file did not contain any references.

  Corrective action. Ensure a record of staff's references is on file.

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

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

  Observation. Licensing observed inappropriate guidance, staff shouting across the room at children, and staff physically directing a child.

  Corrective action. Corrective action plan is required

  14220 - CCLR s.51(1)(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. Licensing observed the following: - The fridge in the infant room (up stairs) and the 3-5 room did not have a thermometer recording the temperature in the fridge. - An electric kettle, half full, which was hot to the touch, was located near the edge of the countertop. This is a serious burn hazard.This is an area where children line up to go to the bathroom. A conversation with the manager indicated that the staff are using hot water for drinking. - Children's bedding and blankets were stored in a manner that caused cross contamination. This is a repeat contravention. - The Bi-fold closet doors in the nap room were not secured, posing a pinching hazard. - A large metal box with sharp corners and rusted edges was found in the 3-5 playground. A conversation with the manager indicated that they did not know what the purpose of the box is and that it belongs to the church. - Two garbage containers were located in a corner on the 3-5 playground. A conversation with the manager indicated that the garbage container is used by the church to collect dry leaves and other debris. - Three blue recycling containers were piled in a corner on the 3-5 playground. A conversation with the manager indicated that the recycling bins are used by the church and stored in the corner of the 3-5 playground. - A fan cord was within reach of children in the Infant room posing an electrocution hazard. - A phone charging cord was within reach of children in the 3-5 room. This was corrected during the inspection. - A vent located in the infant room had a gap in it posing an entrapment hazard. This was corrected during the inspection.

  Corrective action. Please ensure you are providing a healthy and safe environment at all times.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• 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: - A cupboard located in the kitchen are of the infant room was not locked. The cupboard contained a large jug of dish detergent, one bottle of cleaning supply, one bottle of hand sanitizer and some plastic bags. This is a repeat contravention.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that children do not have access to any hazardous substances.

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICES

  A licensee must ensure that children are not (a) fed by means of a propped bottle.

  Observation. At the time of the inspection of the infant room a child was placed in a rocker on their back and was drinking a milk bottle unsupervised by other staff. When asked why the child is drinking the milk in the rocker the manager mentioned that it was requested by the child's parents that the child's neck is not strong enough to till the bottle back and drink it.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that any children who drink bottled milk are supervised at all times and supported in feeding time.

  17080 - CCLR s.48(4)(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. A total of 14 children's files were reviewed. One child was missing doctor's information.

  Corrective action. Please ensure a record showing the name and telephone number of a medical practitioner is on file.

  19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d)

• 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. Licensing observed the following in the outdoor play space: - A tricycle that had a lot of rust all over the handle bars and part of the seat Licensing observed the following in indoor play space: - In conversation with the manager, she stated that staff and children are mantaining the same handwashing routines prior to covid. As per the new guidelines for Covid-19 handwashing for staff and children should be increased. - The manager stated the toys are being disinfected every 2-3 days. As per the new guidelines for Covid-19 high touch areas including toys need to be disinfected two times per day.

  Corrective action. Please ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• STAFFING

  Despite this section, during the half hour before a care program begins and the half hour after a care program ends, a licensee may permit children who would otherwise be grouped in different care programs, and who are arriving at or leaving the community care facility, to be grouped together and supervised other than as required under Schedule E if (a) the care program is described as Multi-Age Child Care, Group Child Care (Under 36 Months), Group Child Care (30 Months to School Age) or Group Child Care (School Age).

  Observation. In discussion with the manager, she stated the 3-5 group and I/T group are mixed for 1 hour at the beginning and end of the day.

  Corrective action. Please ensure children who would otherwise be grouped in different care programs, to be grouped together during the half hour before a care program begins and the half hour after a care program ends.

  12280 - CCLR s.34(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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing observed several cleaning products stored in a children's bathroom that was unsecured. Cleaning products were also stored underneath an unsecured bathroom sink in the infant/toddler room

  Corrective action. Please ensure children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child.

  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. Licensing observed the following inside the facility: - Bleach solution bottles are not labeled. A staff member stated the solution is made every 2-3 days. Bleach solution is no longer as concentrated and strong to disinfect surfaces and needs to be replaced every 24 hours. - Childrens bibs are hung to dry really close to each other and the bibs are touching posing a risk for bacteria and germs to be spread easier. - The fridge temperature was 5 degrees celcius. Licensing observed the following in the outdoor play area: - Little tikes slides and climbers in the outdoor play area have insufficient clearance around the equipment. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) - There is a large ladder stored in the 3-5 outdoor play area posing as a risk to the children - There is a wire running across the outdoor play area and connected along the climber posing as a risk of electrocution for the children. The same wire is dangling off on one end posing as a risk for strangulation. (NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION) - There are large rubber road ramps stored in the 3-5 outdoor play area - There is a hose stored in the 3-5 outdoor play area posing a tripping hazard - There are large wooden signs stored in the outdoor play area

  Corrective action. Please ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times.

  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. Licensing observed 2 tricycles in the 3-5 outdoor play area. 1 tricycle has several 'chewing' marks probably from an animal all over the tricyle. The other tricycle has rust along the handle bars.

  Corrective action. Please ensure furniture, equipment and fixtures are clean and in good repair.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are (b) located so as not to block or hamper an exit in the case of fire or other emergency. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing observed children's ride on toys stored in front of an emergency exit.

  Corrective action. This is noted to be a repeat contravention.the case of fire or other emergency.

  11090 - CCLR s.15(1)(b)
• LICENSING

  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. Licensing observed a facility manager's name posted on the wall. This facility manager is no longer the manager of the facility.

  Corrective action. Please ensure the name of the current manager is displayed in a prominent place in the community care facility.

  10050 - CCLR s.11(1)
• 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. A random selection of children's files were reviewed. Out of the 8 files reviewed, 3 contained no doctor's information. Another file contained no emergency contact.

  Corrective action. Please ensure a record showing the name and telephone number of a medical practioner and emergency contact is on file.

  19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d)
• 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 random selection of children's files were reviewed. Out of the 8 reviewed, 1 contained no immunization status.

  Corrective action. Please ensure a record showing a child's immunization status is on file.

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

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility.

  Observation. A random selection of children's files were reviewed. Out of the 8 reviewed, 1 contained no enrollment date.

  Corrective action. Please ensure a record showing the date of enrollment is on file.

  19080 - CCLR s.57(2)(b)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (b) for each employee, the records required under section 19 (1) [character and skill requirements].

  Observation. A selection of staff files were reviewed. Out of the 7 files reviewed 1 contained an expired criminal record check.

  Corrective action. Please ensure current records required under section 19(1) are on file.

  12430 - CCLR s.56(1)(b)
• 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. A selection of staff files were reviewed. Out of the 7 files reviewed 1 contained a criminal record check which was not site specific, another criminal record check was not available for review.

  Corrective action. Please ensure a current and valid criminal record check for employees in a community care facility is on file.

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(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. A selection of staff files were reviewed. Out of the 7 files reviewed: - There was no indication whether the staff references were checked for one staff member - There was no references available for a second staff member - There were only 2 references available for a third staff member

  Corrective action. Please ensure character references in respect of the employee in a community care facility is on file.

  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 licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry,

  Observation. A selection of staff files were reviewed. Out of the 7 files reviewed, 2 certificates contained no Validation.

  Corrective action. Please ensure a certificate is verified using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry.

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