Big Dreamers Daycare Limited

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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

  Observation. C10.2C - Reg. 34 - Upon reviewing staff schedules one of the Group Child Care programs is not maintaining ratio 1 day a week during a lunch break. The qualified staff is being replaced with a lesser qualified staff and Schedule E is not being maintained. Staff breaks are not considered a temporary leave as they are regularly scheduled. During the inspection a potential solution was discussed which will be discussed with the facility manager and corrective actions relayed to Licensing Officer T. Ruhr.

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

  Observation. C4.1B - Reg. 55 - Upon review of the minor incident log book a notation was observed in 2024 that was a reportable incident as per Schedule H of the Child Care Licensing Regulation. A link to the incident reporting portal has been provided for the submission of the incident details. C4.1E - Reg. 57 - Upon review of child records some files were missing special instruction in writing from the parent of a potential medical event. Ensure this information is detailed to identify potential symptoms and staff actions to take.

• 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. C7.1B - Reg. 13 - The outdoor play space had a bin full of large plastic blocks with some being broken or cracked with sharp edges presenting a risk to children. C7.1L - Reg.17 - A storage closet was accessible in the cubby area that contained an open bucket of ice melt. This product is hazardous to children and must be kept inaccessible at all times. C7.1U - DOLSOP - The one outdoor play space has a climbing structure that is over the maximum 5 feet in height for children of preschool age. Children were observed today on the top of the structure at an approximate height of 7 feet which presents a high risk of injury upon a fall. The Safe Play Spaces document has been provided with this report.

• 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 system in place to ensure overall facility cleanliness and maintenance appears to be ineffective. Licensing observed: - a door mat with curled edges that poses a tripping hazard - walls and other surfaces in bathrooms were visibly dirty. - bathroom counter laminate broken with plyboard exposed leaving a porous surface unable to be sanitized. - the bathroom counter's broken laminate has sharp edges that pose risk of injury. An emergency exit blocked with equipment leaving it inaccessible for emergency use. Concrete in the Group Child Care Under 36 Months outside play area is uneven posing a tripping hazard. Playground equipment contained standing water. Once this was brought to the licensee's attention it was corrected during inspection (CDI) Drinking water has not been tested for lead content. Licensee was unable to produce the results for the Radon Gas testing done in the facility.

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

  Observation. The system to ensure that current records are kept for each child in care is ineffective. Many children's files were missing required information, as well as, some children's files were missing information that can be used to readily identify them in an emergency.

• C3.2 - Are persons qualified and appropriately replaced?Critical

  Observation. One staff's ECE certificate has expired and the renewal has not yet been obtained. The manager states the registry has received all documentation required and are awaiting the new certificate.

• 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 staff does not have a criminal record check. The manager states she has sent away for it but it has not come back. Ensure staff have clear criminal record checks prior to being on site.

• 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 utility room was found unlocked today. To ensure children do not enter this room child safe this area. One of the fridges appears to have stopped working as it was much warmer than 4 degrees Celsius. The manager moved the lunch kits to the working fridge and states she will replace the broken fridge. Scissors are stored in drawers that are accessible to children. Ensure this is made safe. There are cracked windows (at the children's height) that have been taped together. This must be repaired to prevent injury should a child bump into it.

• C9.1 - Are there plans and actions in place to ensure medications are stored and administered properly?Non-critical

  Observation. One child's epi pen does not include instructions from the parent identifying when to administer it (what signs and/or symptoms). Epi pens are currently stored in a locked box. It is important to have epi pens inaccessible to children however they must be immediately available in the event of an emergency. A locked box could impede quick access if the key cannot be found.

• 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 sandbox (with black cover) has a wooden board with a splinter on it that has the potential to be unsafe. Ensure black tarp storage is safe while children are on the playground. The way it was stored for part of the day today allowed children the opportunity to go between it become overheated and/or unseen. The blue slide has inadequate resilient material in both depth and area around it. Ensure this slide is installed as per the Manufacturers safety guidelines. The roof of the playhouse in the 3-5 room is cracked presenting a hazard.