Mindful Kids Childcare Center

• OR SUPERVISION

  Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that (b) the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.

  Observation. Upon arrival, LO observed one staff, an early childhood educator, with seven children in care.

  Corrective action. Licensee contact to implement plan ensuring that the ratio of employees to children attending is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.

  14030 - CCLR s.34(2)(b)
• OR SUPERVISION

  A licensee must ensure that children are supervised at all times by a person who is an educator, an assistant or a responsible adult.

  Observation. Upon arrival, LO observed six children napping behind a closed door and one child in a cot in the main play area. One staff was observed in the outdoor play area, one on the upper level of the home and a third on a break.

  Corrective action. Licensee contact to implement a plan ensuring that children are supervised at all times.

  14060 - CCLR s.39(1)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must: (b) have an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.

  Observation. LO observed that the fire extinguisher was due for service in August, 2025 and that the emergency supplies were insufficient to implement the emergency plan.

  Corrective action. Licensee Contact stated she would have the fire extinguisher serviced within the week and have parents provide additional emergency supplies.

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

  Observation. Mats were located in the play pens that did not come with the play pens. It was discussed and reviewed with the warning label that only the mats that came with the play pens can be used.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the equipment is used according to the instructions.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• LICENSING

  A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility both the licence, including any terms or conditions of the licence, and the name of the manager.

  Observation. The name of the Manager is not posted.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the name of the Manager is posted.

  10050 - CCLR s.11(1)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  In respect of a record referred to in this Division, a licensee must (a) keep in a single place at the community care facility the records referred to in sections 56 to 58.

  Observation. Staff records were located on a device in the personal living area.

  Corrective action. Ensure that records are kept in a single in place in the community care facility.

  19320 - CCLR s.59(a)