Elkford Play School

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

  Observation. Information was observed in the minor incident log book regarding one child's repetitive behaviour that requires a care plan. Information for two additional children were observed in the children's records that indicated a care plan is required for each of the children who require extra support. Care plans for the children have not been developed to date. A care plan is to be developed for any child who requires extra support to ensure the health and safety of the child while attending the facility. A response is required by November 12, 2025 to confirm care plans have been developed for any child who requires extra support.

• 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. The cupboard under the sink containing cleaning supplies was unlocked and accessible to the children. Hazardous substances such as cleaning supplies must be kept inaccessible at all times for the health and safety of children in care. A response is required by November 12, 2025 to outline how the risk has been mitigated.

• 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. It was disclosed that the emergency plan has not been practiced by employees in the past year. Every employee must practice implementing the emergency plan at least once per year. Outline the system developed to ensure emergency plans are practiced annually. Confirm when the emergency plan has been practiced by all employees.

• C8.2 - Is each child provided a comprehensive and coordinated program of developmentally appropriate activities that encourages physical, intellectual, language, emotional, and social development?Non-critical

  Observation. It was disclosed during inspection that the children are not offered outdoor play opportunities daily as required. The minimum requirement for a preschool program 2.5 hours in length is 30 minutes of active outdoor play each day. Outline the system developed to ensure children are offered adequate active outdoor play daily as required.

• 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. Temperature of water was measured at 50 degrees Celsius. A second Radon test is required as follow-up from the Radon mitigation.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• Has the facility been tested for radon gas?Non-critical

  Observation. Radon test results have not been provided to Licensing.

• 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. Employees do not practice implementing the emergency plan annually. This was noted on the previous inspection report.

• C8.2 - Is each child provided a comprehensive and coordinated program of developmentally appropriate activities that encourages physical, intellectual, language, emotional, and social development?Non-critical

  Observation. Children do not have outdoor play periods daily.

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

  Observation. Child attendance records do not record the arrival or departure times for each child.