Little Toes Daycare

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 inspected the nap room and found that there was a strong odor of mold. The manager stated that there was a flood that was discovered on August 19, 2025. The carpet was cleaned by the manager and a heater was installed with a fan. An electrician and plumber was contracted August 20, 2025 to fix light and discovered that the ceiling was wet and wanted to wait until the ceiling dried. The plumber fixed the tap in the kitchen to stop the leak from further developing. No further action has been taken since the August 20, 2025 to repair the damage from the flood in the nap room.

Corrective action. Provide a corrective action plan

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 in the back yard area: - long grass in the backyard - uneven ground that present tripping hazard to young children - a large amount of cherry pits that have dropped from the neighbor's tree that present a choking hazard to young children - weeds and toxic plants have overgrown in the backyard - air conditioning unit in the backyard has not been secured and presents a hazard to children - the gate is broken and does not easily close or open - the telephone cord used to secure the gate open is a strangulation hazard - garbage cans are stored upside down in the children's play area and present a health hazard

Corrective action. Provide a corrective action plan regarding the maintanance and repair of the back yard area

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. Three files were reviewed and two files were missing emergency consent

Corrective action. Ensure files are corrected and complete

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. Three files reviewed and one file was missing an emergency contact person

Corrective action. Ensure files are updated and complete

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 during inspection: - cleaning products are stored in a closet that is unlocked and accessible to children - the front loader washing machine is not locked and accessible - a significant amount of standing water was found in an over turned swimming pool and a garbage can that was left without a lid.

Corrective action. Make cleaning supplies inaccessible. All standing water should be removed prior to the children coming into care.

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: - the gate that leads to the backyard is held open and fixed to the fence by a string. Licensing tried to close the gate but was unable to because the latch does not close easily. When asked, the manager stated that the door does not close well so she props it open to make it easier for families. When playing outside the manager pulls the door closed but it's difficult to open up again. - The grass is long and the back yard play area has many uneven areas where the children have dug holes. Due the age of children in care it makes it dangerous for younger children to play. - children have direct access to a generator and air conditioning unit. - the facility sandbox requires repair, including refilling of sand and a cover for sanitization reasons. - garbage cans for the house are stored in the middle of the play yard

Corrective action. - Repair the gate - preform maintenance on the yard including cutting the grass, repairing holes and removing garbage cans from the middle of the playard. - repair sandbox

A licensee must do all of the following: (b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote (i) the health, safety and dignity of persons in care,

Observation. Licensing observed that there were more than 4 children younger than 48 months in care during inspection. A review of attendance records found on a date the previous week, there were 5 children younger than 48 months

Corrective action. Ensure that the facility is divided into group size as per Schedule E of the Child Care Licensing Regulations.

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 review of 4 files found that 2 files did not have a medical practitioner or clinic identified.

Corrective action. Implement a system to ensure that files are complete

A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (d) written policies and procedures that are intended to guide employees in the care and supervision of children.

Observation. A reportable incident policy was missing

Corrective action. Ensure to have this policy in writing

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: - A sleeping mattress for a child is ripped in different areas. The underlaying cushioning is now exposed and the surface cannot be cleaned and sanitized effectively. - A plastic bag was tied to a towel rack in the bathroom, which the children have access to. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION)

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

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. A selection of children's files were reviewed. Out of the 5 reviewed, 4 did not contain emergency consent.

Corrective action. Ensure written consent to call a medical practioner or ambulance in case of accident or illness is the parent cannot immediately be reached is on file.

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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A selection of children's files were reviewed. Out of the 5 reviewed, 1 did not contain information for a medical practioner.

Corrective action. Ensure a record showing the name and telephone number of a medical practioner is on file.

The licensee must not permit a person over the age of 12 to be ordinarily present on the premises of a community care facility while children are present, unless the person is of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for that person.

Observation. A criminal record check for 2 individuals over the age of 12 who are ordinarily present have expired.

Corrective action. This is noted to be a repeat contravention. Ensure a valid criminal record check has been obtained for individuals over the age of 12 who are ordinarily present.

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. During the inspection of the outdoor physical facility the following was noted: - yard trimmings such as sticks were scattered on the ground and accessible to children. - big rocks were in the near proximity of the toddler slide. - no system in place to ensure the depth and adequacy of protective surfacing. There was no resilient surface for the toddler slide.

Corrective action. Please ensure that the facility is in clean and good repair.

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 of the outside physical facility the following was noted: - a plastic broken pot with jagged edges was behind the shed and accessible to young children. - broken cement slabs were scattered around the play are and were accessible to young children. - three separate piles of petrified animal feces were found near the toddler slide presenting a hazard to young children. - sharp rocks were scattered around the play area.

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

A licensee must do all of the following: (b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote (i) the health, safety and dignity of persons in care,

Observation. During the inspection it was noted that the licensee was not following the plan submitted with the temporary placement application form submitted earlier in the year. The plan stipulates that a secondary staff is available from 10 AM to 1:00 PM. A second staff arrived on premise approximately 10 min after the licensing officer arrived on premise.

Corrective action. Please ensure that the temporary placement proposed plan is followed.

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

Observation. During the inspection of the emergency supplies it was noted that several packages of food (granola bars and cookies) and baby food jars were expired.

Corrective action. Please ensure you have enough resources to mitigate, respond and recover from any emergency.

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 6 children's files showed that 3 children did not have an MSP number.

Corrective action. Please ensure all children's files are complete.

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 review of 6 children's files showed that one child did not have a doctor name and phone number.

Corrective action. Please ensure all children's files are complete.

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

Observation. A review of 6 children's files showed that 1 child did not have a start date.

Corrective action. Please ensure all children's files are complete.

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 review of the facility's file showed that all occupants of the facility have expired Criminal Record Checks.

Corrective action. Please ensure that all occupants have a Criminal Record Check done.

A licensee must ensure that each piece of furniture or equipment for sleeping (c) is appropriate for the size, age and development of the children intended to use it.

Observation. The licensee stated a 4 year old child will nap occasionally in a play pen. Please follow the manufacturers guidelines outlined on the play pen.

Corrective action. Please ensure each piece of furniture for sleeping is appropriate for the size, age and development of the children intended to use it.

The licensee must not permit a person over the age of 12 to be ordinarily present on the premises of a community care facility while children are present, unless the person is of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for that person.

Observation. Licensing observed an individual over the age of 12 that does not have a valid criminal record check. A health and safety plan will need to be submitted to licensing immediately.

Corrective action. Please ensure persons over the age of 12 who are ordinarily present have obtained a criminal record check.