Nurturing Hearts Montessori Daycare - Newlands

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that the community care facility and the furniture, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.

  Observation. Licensing observed the following: - stroller with peeling material - walls in high traffic areas in children's classrooms that do not appear clean - foam climbing equipment that is torn, exposing large sections of foam - not able to be cleaned

  Corrective action. The manager removed the foam climbing equipment during the inspection and confirmed that the walls will be cleaned and the stroller will be repaired or removed.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child.

  Observation. Licensing observed that the following items were accessible to children: - decorative snow; labeled as hazardous - medicated diaper cream

  Corrective action. The decorative snow was removed from children's reach during the inspection. The manager confirmed that all of the diaper creams will be stored out of reach.

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• MEDICATION

  If a licensee has agreed with a parent to give a child any medication prescribed by a medical practitioner or provided by the parent, the licensee and his or her employees must ensure that the medication is (a) administered to the child in the amount and at the times specified by the child's parent or in the child's record or care plan.

  Observation. An epi pen provided by a parent to the program has been expired since March 2024.

  Corrective action. The Manager will ensure to obtain the medication required to administer to the child, as agreed.

  16010 - CCLR s.53(1)(a)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that the community care facility and the furniture, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.

  Observation. Licensing observed the following: - patio swing with large tears in the outdoor play space - plywood cover for a sand box with large splinters on the side - broken jagged plastic lid for a toy bin in the outdoor play space - a toy shelf with a loose plywood backing that could pose a pinching hazard; the same shelf is secured to a wall and the screws have come out from the wall

  Corrective action. The manager removed the lid during the inspection and the Licensee confirmed the following: - the swing will be removed - the splinters will be sanded - the shelf will be repaired

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• 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. Licensing observed the following; - cleaning supplies under a counter in a school age program; accessible to children - a heavy wooden armoire that is unsecured in a school age program; posing a risk in the event of an earthquake if it were to fall - an unplugged, hot clothes iron on a shelf in a school age program; accessible to children

  Corrective action. During the inspection, the cleaning supplies and the clothes iron were removed. The Licensee confirmed that the armoire will be secured or removed.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

  A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene.

  Observation. Licensing observed the following: - several unflushed toilets - one potty filled with urine that wasn't emptied

  Corrective action. The Licensee confirmed that they will review the toileting with staff and ensure that the toilets are flushed and potties emptied after each uese.

  15030 - CCLR s.46(1)

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

  Observation. An outdoor sandbox was covered with plywood boards, which presented a risk of slipping, splinters and pinching of fingers.

  Corrective action. The Licensee stated that the sandbox area will be made inaccessible to children until these hazards have been addressed

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)

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

  Observation. Licensing observed mouse droppings in children's activity areas.

  Corrective action. Ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)

• A licensee must (a) ensure that behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of the child who is receiving the guidance.

  Observation. A staff pulled on children's arms and yelled at them.

  Corrective action. No further corrective action is requested, as this contravention has been addressed.

  14220 - CCLR s.51(1)(a)

• A licensee must do all of the following

  A licensee must do all of the following: (b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote (i) the health, safety and dignity of persons in care,

  Observation. A child was transported in a car without a booster seat

  Corrective action. Corrective action required.

  14360 - CCALA s.7(1)(b)(i)

• 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. The carpet in the school age room is fraying and poses a tripping hazard. Laundry detergent was observed accessible to children. This was moved at the time of the inspection. A large dome climber was installed located next to a fence and a cement walkway. There is no resilient surfacing located underneath or beside the climber.

  Corrective action. Ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times. Information was shared regarding the Director of Licensing Safe Play Spaces.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• MEDICATION

  If a licensee has agreed with a parent to give a child any medication prescribed by a medical practitioner or provided by the parent, the licensee and his or her employees must ensure that the medication is (a) administered to the child in the amount and at the times specified by the child's parent or in the child's record or care plan.

  Observation. One child with medication did not have specified amount of medication to be given to the child.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the amount of medication is specified by the child's parent or in the child's record or care plan.

  16010 - CCLR s.53(1)(a)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (b) for each employee, the records required under section 19 (1) [character and skill requirements].

  Observation. One of ten staff files did not contain a current Criminal Record Check (expired)

  Corrective action. Ensure each employee has a current criminal record check.

  12430 - CCLR s.56(1)(b)

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

  Observation. It was confirmed that, at times, the outside door is propped open

  Corrective action. Corrective action plan required

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)

• 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. The following was observed: -The baseboard heater in Toddler 2 room was duct taped and broken -A carpet in the school age room was ripped -bedding was touching each other in more than 1 program -toilet seats and diapering mats were stored on the floor in more than 1 program -a material cloth was used to clean the diaper change mat and placed on the bleach solution to use again -nap beds were stored in the Casa 1/2 washroom -walls in multiple classrooms showed signs of wear and tear with exposed gyprock.

  Corrective action. Ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child.

  Observation. It was observed that a bottle of alcohol was located in an unlocked cupboard accessible to children

  Corrective action. Ensure that children do not have access to any hazardous object or substance.

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

  A licensee, other than a licensee who provides a care program described as either Preschool (30 Months to School Age) or Group Child Care (School Age), must have in a community care facility a sturdy surface for changing diapers, located outside the food preparation area, next to (a) a covered container for soiled clothing.

  Observation. No covered container was located next to the diaper changing area in the Casa 3 program

  Corrective action. Ensure that each program has diaper change area next to covered container.

  15010 - CCLR s.14(4)(a)
• MEDICATION

  A licensee must ensure that a child's medication is not accessible to any child, except that a child may have access to his or her own medication if (a) the child's parent has instructed the licensee to permit this. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Medication was accessible to children in care.

  Corrective action. Ensure that medication is not accessible to children in care

  16030 - CCLR s.53(2)(a)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  The licensee must (a) develop the care plan in consultation with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.

  Observation. 5 Care plans were not developed in consultation with the parent or any person requested by the parent.

  Corrective action. Ensure that each child requiring a care plan has one created.

  19250 - CCLR s.58(2)(a)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  The licensee must (b) review the care plan at least once each year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.

  Observation. Three care plans was not reviewed annually with the parent or any person requested to by the parent.

  Corrective action. Ensure that each care plan is reviewed annually.

  19260 - CCLR s.58(2)(b)

• A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child.

  Observation. Alcohol was accessible to children in care.

  Corrective action. addressed on site.

  11200 - CCLR s.17

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

  Observation. It was confirmed that, at times, the outside doors are left open.

  Corrective action. Corrective action plan required

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that any heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius.

  Observation. Licensing observed all four sinks in classroom Casa 4 over the temperature of 49 degrees Celsius. The sinks measured at 64.9, 65, 65.5 and 59 degrees Celsius. The hallway sink was measured at 60 degrees Celsius. All sinks were accessible to children in care.

  Corrective action. Ensure that water is heated to no more than 49 degrees Celsius.

  11230 - CCLR s.47
• 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. Licensing observed a baseboard heater in Toddler 2 program broken with the sharp pieces inside accessible to children

  Corrective action. Ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times. Provide a written response how you will check programs environments for safety.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child requiring extra support, a current care plan showing the following information: (c) the resources to be made available to the child requiring extra support by the licensee, including (i) any adaptation of the community care facility necessary to ensure the child's safety or comfort.

  Observation. A child with a care plan had expired medication. A conversation was had with the Manager about ensuring the medication is current and not expired.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the resources for a child with a care plan are made available.

  19230 - CCLR s.58(1)(c)(i)

• 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. Plastic bags are accessible in the Preschool program; In the GCC (under 36 months) program wall paint is chipping and poses a risk of injury.

  Corrective action. Please ensure a healthy and safe environment for children at all times.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

  A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene.

  Observation. A single bath towel is hanging in the washroom for use by all the children in the GCC (30 months to school age) Program and the Preschool Program, and the GCC (under 36 months) Program (Toddler room).

  Corrective action. Please ensure children's health and safety by provision of single use cloth towels or paper towels for hand washing.

  15030 - CCLR s.46(1)
• 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. Staff plan for the Group Child Care (under 36 months) program consists of one Infant Toddler Educator for 2 programs on some days.

  Corrective action. As per discussion, please ensure the staff plan meets requirements as per CCLR schedule E. A staff qualified as an Infant Toddler Educator is required at all times in each Group Child care (under 36 months) Program. program

  14030 - CCLR s.34(2)(b)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  The licensee must (b) review the care plan at least once each year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.

  Observation. Eight care plans were reviewed and one care plan required a review on January 29,2020. .

  Corrective action. Please ensure care plans are reviewed annually to ensure information regarding response required is current. The Manager stated this care plan would be reviewed when the child next attends the facility.

  19260 - CCLR s.58(2)(b)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (c) daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure.

  Observation. Attendance record at time of inspection for the Preschool program was not complete as 9 children were in attendance and record staed 7 children were present. Records for the GCC (under 36 months) were missing time of departure for some dates.

  Corrective action. Please ensure attendance records are complete as per requirements, and kept current throughout the day if children arrive or depart at different times.

  19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (a) a criminal record check for the person.

  Observation. A record of current Criminal Record Check (CRC) is missing for 2 staff.

  Corrective action. Please ensure a current CRC is obtained for staff prior to employment to ensure the children's safety.

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a)