Starseeds

Observation. Ensure heated water accessible to children is not more than 49° Celsius. At the time of the inspection Licensing's test of water temperature produced a result of 59.2° Celsius at the sink in the laundry/diaper changing room and 60.5° Celsius in the bathroom. At the time of the inspection there was not a system in place to record daily, monthly or annual inspections of the outdoor play space. Create an inspection log to be used daily, monthly and annually to ensure the play space and equipment is safe for the children's use. This requirement has been out of compliance at each past routine inspection.

Observation. Systems in place to ensure fire drills are practiced and recorded monthly are ineffective. Fire drills have not been practiced and recorded since July 2024. This requirement has been out of compliance at each past routine inspection.

Observation. The Licensee’s system for ensuring that employee files contain all of the legislated requirements was noted to be ineffective. Licensing found staff files to be incomplete. Missing items included: references, work history, immunization status, a copy of ECE certificate and validation of certification, a valid first aid certificate and a criminal record check. This contravention was originally out of compliance since December 13, 2023 and continues to be out of compliance. This requirement has been out of compliance at each past routine inspection. Submit to Licensing all of the necessary records for any person used as substitute staff, including: - a clear Criminal Record Check from the Criminal Record review program, - 3 references, evidence of relevant training (20 hours), - record of relevant work experience - copies of any diplomas, certificates, or other evidence of person's training - status of immunization - current first aid certificate

Observation. It appears the system in place to ensure the children's files are complete is ineffective. The children's records were missing required information such as date of enrolment, immunization status, and other identifying features of the child to be used in the event of an emergency. This requirement has been out of compliance at each past routine inspection. Children's files must include: - name - gender - date of birth - personal health number - immunization status - parent's name and phone number - name and phone number of the child's physician - an emergency contact name and phone number - a list of chronic illness or allergies - a list of anyone not permitted access to the child - the date the child begins care at the facility and the date care is withdrawn - a photo of the child - a list of other features that can be used to identify a child in an emergency At the time of the inspection 4 children were present but only 3 children were signed in on the daily attendance sheet. In addition, past child's attendance record were observed to be missing some times of arrival and departure. Ensure children are signed in at the time of arrival and signed out at time of departure. This requirement has been out of compliance at each past routine inspection.

Observation. Licensing reviewed the fire drill system, a fire drill conducted in September 2023 was recorded. Ensure to keep current records indicating that the fire drill system is implemented at least once each month.

Observation. Licensing reviewed the staff file and found it incomplete. Ensure that character reference checks for the staff are obtained prior the start date of employment.

Observation. • Some children's records were found incomplete. Keep current records for each child identifying personal information. • The names of the children who attended the program daily were recorded in a logbook. However, the children's time of arrival and departure were not recorded. Maintain a daily attendance record indicating whether each child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure. • Some children's emergency cards do not have photographs.

Observation. • The fire extinguisher has no tag to indicate when it was last serviced. Ensure that the fire extinguisher has been approved and recorded by a certified company. • The play pen in the children's nap room is in poor repair. Ensure that each piece of furniture or equipment for sleeping is used by only one child at a time, is clean, comfortable, and appropriate for the size, age and development of the children intended to use it. • Hazardous items that indicate that they need to be "kept out of reach of children" such as diaper cream and sunscreen were found accessible in the children's diaper change area. Ensure that children do not have access to these hazardous items. • A puppet theatre in the play area is in poor repair. Ensure to check the equipment for hazards and/or needed repairs. Keep a log of all play space inspections, maintenance and repairs.

Observation. Records of fire drill practices are not found as they are not completed at this time. A screen use policy has been provided. Ensure it is followed during daycare hours.

Observation. Two additional adults were at the facility. They are stated to be "in training" for vacation and appointment coverage. These persons did not have the required documentation. Prior to them being on site they are to have: - a clear Criminal Record Check from the Criminal Record review program, - 3 references, evidence of relevant training (20 hours), - record of relevant work experience - copies of any diplomas, certificates, or other evidence of person's training - status of immunization including COVID-19 - if working alone, current first aid certificate No fire drills have been practiced or recorded since opening the facility in May 2022. Ensure an annual practice is completed of the emergency plan.

Observation. Some child records are missing the doctors name and phone number. A log of play space inspections, maintenance and repairs is not kept.

Observation. The washer and dryer do not have working safety devices to prevent children from getting inside the front load machines. A child has been sleeping next to these machines. Ensure these are made child safe and remain that way during daycare hours. The kitchen drawer has small items accessible to children such as a lighter, small ear plugs, etc. This drawer must be made child safe so children do not have access.