Upper Nicola Band Head Start - Snscecmalatan

• C3.1 - Does the facility have sufficient employees who possess adequate training and experience to meet the care, supervision, and needs of the children?Non-critical

  Observation. There were no references one file for one of the employees and only one reference on file for an additional employee. Employees must have more than one character reference on file which demonstrates the licensee's evaluation of the employee's suitability during hiring. Submit a compliance plan to address this issue on or before October 17, 2025.

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

  Observation. The facility was recording play space inspections once per week. Daily play space inspections are required. This helps to ensure health and safety of children each time they use the outdoor space. Submit a compliance plan to address this issue on or before October 17, 2025.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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

  Observation. During the inspection the ratio of employees to children did not meet the requirements of Schedule E. Four children under 36 months were present. The minimum standard in respect to age mix ratios outlined in Schedule E must be maintained at all times. Outline how the facility has come back into compliance and how the licensee will ensure compliance going forward.

• C3.1 - Does the facility have sufficient employees who possess adequate training and experience to meet the care, supervision, and needs of the children?Non-critical

  Observation. An employee who is ordinarily present on the premises and has access to children does not have the appropriate type of criminal record check through the Criminal Records Review Program on file.

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

  Observation. A log of minor accidents, illnesses and unexpected events is not being kept as required. Develop a system to ensure this is kept going forward. One child file was missing a care card number. Several child files were missing immunization status as required. These records must be obtain and the Licensee must ensure these items are on file for children prior to starting care. While a log of monthly maintenance to the outdoor play space is being kept, a log of daily inspections is not being kept

• C7.1 - Is the facility safe, sanitary, free from hazards, in good repair, and appropriate for the age and development of children?Non-critical

  Observation. During the inspection both doors to the classroom were open. One child was observed wandering into the front entrance area and the hallway alone. Another child was also observed entering the kitchen area alone, which is meant to be off limits to children. It is important for the health and safety of children that any areas that are off limits to children or do not have adequate supervision should be made inaccessible. Provide a plan on how this will be ensured going forward.

• 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. Fire drill log for 2024 had 3 months of fire inspections logged for the year. Fire drills must be practiced by employees once per month and recorded each time. Emergency plan practice for 2024 was not recorded.

• C3.1 - Does the facility have sufficient employees who possess adequate training and experience to meet the care, supervision, and needs of the children?Non-critical

  Observation. One employee record was missing references. ECE and Assistant certificates must be validated through the BC ECE Registry website. Emergency Plan not practiced.

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

  Observation. Two Multi Age programs require two separate attendances in order to accurately reflect what program/classroom children are in at all times.

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

  Observation. Information not being provided to parents regarding food/drinks given to children.

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

  Observation. The facility provides two snacks per day, but has not been providing parents with information about food and drink given to children.

• C3.1 - Does the facility have sufficient employees who possess adequate training and experience to meet the care, supervision, and needs of the children?Non-critical

  Observation. One employee does not have the required records on file at the facility - resume, references, immunization status and criminal record check. Fire drills were not practiced by employees in May, June, July and August of 2022.

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

  Observation. Two children's Files were missing a doctors name and contact information. One child record was missing all but one of the required documents. The employees have not been recording a log of daily inspections of the outdoor play space.

• C3.1 - Does the facility have sufficient employees who possess adequate training and experience to meet the care, supervision, and needs of the children?Non-critical

  Observation. Children did not have access to an employee who holds a valid first aid certificate today.