Precious Jewels Childcare Infant Toddler Program

Observation. The floor plan was verified during the inspection. The Group 1 Activity Area designated for twelve children, is fenced; however, this detail is not reflected in the submitted floor plan. Submit a floor plan that includes this information and ensures 3.7 square meters of space per child is provided in both groups of four and twelve children.

Observation. The manager and staff described how children are grouped and how these groups use the licensed space. The group of twelve children are divided into smaller groups, resulting in an Early Childhood Educator-Assistant (ECE-A) being alone with four children. This arrangement leaves children without access to an Infant Toddler Educator. Submit an employee plan detailing how you will ensure children are adequately supervised by qualified employees. The facility is licensed to operate two separate groups of Group Child Care (Under 36 Months). One group consists of four children, and the other consists of twelve. However, with the current floor plan, and the care and supervision plan described by the staff, these two groups of children may potentially be occupying the same room at the same time. Submit a care and supervision plan, along with a floor plan, ensuring that children are divided into groups, with each group no more than permitted in the Child Care Licensing Regulation Schedule E.

Observation. The following is an outstanding infraction listed on the substantiated inspection report dated May 14, 2025: Unrelated to the complaint, the licensing officer observed that the floor plan had been altered since the original application process. Specifically, the gated licensed room within the main space appeared to have been reduced in size, and an additional gated section in the main space was created. Tables and chairs were arranged in another section of the main area (near the kitchen) for children’s use during mealtimes. Licensing was not informed of these changes. Modifications to the floor plan may affect care and supervision, as well as employee to child ratios therefore the Licensee must immediately provide notification of any changes to the information submitted in the application. Submit to Licensing by May 30, 2025, details on how you will ensure compliance with the Child Care Licensing Regulation Schedule B.

Observation. The following is an outstanding infraction listed on the substantiated inspection report dated May 14, 2025: The complaint information alleged that the facility does not meet the group sizes and employee to child ratios, operating with only one infant and toddler educator and three assistants in ratio. The licensing officer observed that there was one infant and toddler educator (I/T) and four early childhood educator assistants (ECEA) with 15 children. The children were divided into groups: one group of 7 children with an I/T and ECEA in the main area, near the kitchen, where tables and chairs were set up; a group of 4 children with an ECEA in a separate room and another group of 4 children with an ECEA in a gated section of the main room. One of the ECEA's was a float staff and provided assistance to the groups as needed. The facility is operating in non-compliance with their licence of two Group Child Care (Under 36 Months) programs. Based on the observations and information received, the allegation is substantiated. Submit to Licensing by May 28, 2025, details on how you will ensure that group sizes and employee to child ratios are in compliance with the Child Care Licensing Regulation Schedule E.

Observation. Emergency supplies contained expired food items. Consumption of expired supplies could pose potential health risks to children. Submit to Licensing by May 30, 2025, ensuring that all provisions are regularly inspected and replaced as necessary to support emergency preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.

Observation. The complaint information alleged that the facility does not meet the group sizes and employee to child ratios, operating with only one infant and toddler educator and three assistants in ratio. The licensing officer observed that there was one infant and toddler educator (I/T) and four early childhood educator-assistants (ECEA) with 15 children. The children were divided into groups: one group of 7 children with an I/T and ECEA in the main area, near the kitchen, where tables and chairs were set up; a group of 4 children with an ECEA in a separate room and another group of 4 children with an ECEA in a gated section of the main room. One of the ECEA's was a float staff and provided assistance to the groups as needed. The facility is operating in non-compliance with their licence of two Group Child Care (Under 36 Months) programs. Based on the observations and information received, the allegation is substantiated. Please submit to Licensing by May 28, 2025, details on how you will ensure that group sizes and employee to child ratios are in compliance with the Child Care Licensing Regulation Schedule E, as indicated in the employee plan submitted during the application process. The complaint information alleged that staff do not conduct sleep checks in one of the nap rooms. The licensing officer observed that staff took turns in supervising the nap rooms. The manager described supervision of children during nap, and it appears to be appropriate. Inadequate supervision during nap time poses risks to children's health and safety, as it may delay response to unsafe sleep practices or other unexpected incidents. The facility appears to ensure supervision children during nap time. Based on the observations and information received, the allegation is unable to be substantiated.

Observation. Unrelated to the complaint, the licensing officer observed that the floor plan had been altered since the original application process. Specifically, the gated licensed room within the main space appeared to have been reduced in size, and an additional gated section in the main space was created. Tables and chairs were arranged in another section of the main area (near the kitchen) for children’s use during mealtimes. Licensing was not informed of these changes. Modifications to the floor plan may affect care and supervision, as well as employee to child ratios therefore the Licensee must immediately provide notification of any changes to the information submitted in the application. Please submit to Licensing by May 30, 2025, details on how you will ensure compliance with the Child Care Licensing Regulation Schedule B.

Observation. Some staff files were missing evidence that character references had been checked by the Licensee. Ensure that character references are verified prior to the staff starting employment.