Piggy Ooo's Daycare Centre

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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. Licensing observed the following repeat contravention: - climbing equipment located on a brick surface in the children's outdoor space, which poses a risk of injury if a child were to fall, this is a repeat contravention. - the bathroom that was exempted to be used as storage is being used as a bathroom for staff use. This poses a hygiene risk of contaminants. There were toys and equipment stored uncovered and accessible, this is a repeat contravention.

  Corrective action. The Licensee confirmed the followng: - a resilient surface will be provided below climbing equipment - the staff bathroom will be strictly used as a bathroom or for open storage; not for both.

  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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing observed small cloth towels provided for each child hanging in the bathroom, which were not single use only. The Licensee removed the cloth towels during the inspection. This is a repeat contravention.

  Corrective action. The Licensee stated that she will ensure that only single use towels will be used.

  15030 - CCLR s.46(1)
• OR SUPERVISION

  Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that (a) children attending a community care facility are divided into groups, with each group having no more children than that permitted in Schedule E. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The Licensee informed Licensing that the program has continued to operate with all of the children in the two Multi-Age programs one group in the large classroom, at times, which is a repeat contravention. During the inspection; Licensing observed that the groups did not exceed group size as per CCLR Schedule E.

  Corrective action. The Licensee confirmed that she will ensure that the group size never exceeds more children than permitted in Schedule E.

  14020 - CCLR s.34(2)(a)
• 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. The Licensee said that she has added one 'block' of emergency food and more granola bars to the emergency supplies and confirmed that she has not yet added sufficient food and water to implement the emergency plan but plans to add more. This is a repeat contravention.

  Corrective action. The Licensee plans to add additional food to ensure sufficient supplies to care for children for 72 hours,

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)
• 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: (b) character references in respect of the person.

  Observation. Of the two staff files reviewed, one did not include character references.

  Corrective action. The Licensee confirmed that she will obtain character references for each staff prior to employment.

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b)
• 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. Two staff files were reviewed and one did not include a criminal record check.

  Corrective action. The Licensee confirmed that she will obtain a CRC for each staff prior to employment.

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

• 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: - a compact unsecured fan above children's height that poses a risk of injury to a child if it were to fall. The Licensee removed this during the inspection. - climbing equipment located on a brick surface in the children's outdoor space, which poses a risk of injury if a child were to fall, this is a repeat contravention. - the bathroom that was exempted to be used as storage is being used as a bathroom for staff use. This poses a hygiene risk of contaminants. There were toys and equipment stored uncovered and accessible, this is a repeat contravention..

  Corrective action. The Licensee confirmed the followng: - a resilient surface will be provided below climbing equipment - the staff bathroom will be strictly used as a bathroom or for open storage; not for both.

  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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing observed small cloth towels provided for each child hanging in the bathroom, which were not single use only. The Licensee removed the cloth towels and replaced with paper towels, to allow for single-use only during the insepection.

  Corrective action. Corrected during the inspection.

  15030 - CCLR s.46(1)
• OR SUPERVISION

  Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that (a) children attending a community care facility are divided into groups, with each group having no more children than that permitted in Schedule E. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing observed all of the 11 children in attendance grouped together with all of the staff while eating lunch. Maximum group size is 8 children for this Group- Multi-Age care type, as per CCLR Schedule E. This was corrected during the inspection when the group of 11 were divided into two rooms with a group of 8 and a group of 3 in separate rooms.

  Corrective action. Corrected during the inspection.

  14020 - CCLR s.34(2)(a)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment].

  Observation. The Licensee provided a record of fire drills and explained that although an emergency drill was practiced in June 2023; she could not locate a record of this.

  Corrective action. The Licensee will practice and record an emergency drill.

  13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(c)
• 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. Emergency Supplies are insufficient to implement the emergency plan

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)
• 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. The Licensee has not obtained any records for one of the staff..

  Corrective action. The Licensee confirmed that she will obtain records for the staff.

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

• 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 climbing equipment located on a brick surface in the children's outdoor space, which poses a risk of injury if a child were to fall.

  Corrective action. Ensure to provide protective surfacing below climbing equipment to reduce the risk of injury from falls, as per the DOLSOP - Safe Play Space

  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 (b) readily accessible to employees.

  Observation. Medication that the licensee agreed to give to a child; as needed, according to the Care Plan created with a parent was expired and therefore not accessible to employees.

  Corrective action. Ensure that any medication included in a care plan is readily accessible to the staff.

  16020 - CCLR s.53(1)(b)
• 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. Multi-Age CC - Staff to Child Ratio not maintained. (ECE)

  Corrective action. Ensure to maintrain ratios as defined in CCLR Schedule E.

  14030 - CCLR s.34(2)(b)
• 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. Licensing observed insufficient emergency supplies to care for children for up to 72 hours.

  Corrective action. Ensure to keep sufficient supplies, such as food and water, to care for children for up to 72 hours in the event of an emergency.

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Upon arrival, Licensing observed that the record of attendance had not yet been taken.The Licensee updated the record of attendance during the inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure to maintain an accurate record of attendance at all times.

  19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c)

• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

  A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Staff did not encourage or instruct children to wash hands.

  Corrective action. Ensure that appropriate hygiene rules and practices are implemented with the children.

  15030 - CCLR s.46(1)

• 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. The care plan was not reviewed annually with the parent or any person requested to by the parent.

  Corrective action. Ensure that all children's records are current and complete.

  19260 - CCLR s.58(2)(b)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must ensure that each employee (b) practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month.

  Observation. Fire drill for Jan 2022 was not completed.

  Corrective action. Ensure that fire drills are completed monthly with children and staff in care. The manager said that an additional drill will be practiced in Feb 2022.

  12190 - CCLR s.22(2)(b)

• 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 that the bathroom that was exempted to be used as storage is being used as a bathroom for staff use. This poses a hygiene risk of contaminants. There were toys and equipment stored uncovered and accessible. It included what appeared to be bags of childrens bedding.

  Corrective action. Please ensure this washroom is used for storage only as requested and approved and not for toilet use, or remove the toys and equipment and it may be used as a bathroom again.

  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 (b) readily accessible to employees.

  Observation. There was medication in the medication storage box which expired in December 2020. This medication is required to respond to actions written in a care plan.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that if medication is required that it is available and ready to use.

  16020 - CCLR s.53(1)(b)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

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

  Observation. Licensing reviewed the evacuation supplies. It was noted that there was only 1 row of crackers, no date of expiry. Staff said there were other boxes stored in the kitchen area. There were a few open boxes in a drawer but limited supply to respond to and recover from an emergency.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that a system is developed to mitigate, to respond and recover from any emergency.

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility.

  Observation. Licensing reviewed 5 children's files and 2 were missing a date of enrolment.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that the files are complete prior to the child attending the facility.

  19080 - CCLR s.57(2)(b)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a) name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status.

  Observation. 5 children's files were reviewed and 1 did not indicate if a child was immunized or not.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that children's files are completed prior to the child attending the facility.

  19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(a)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must ensure that each employee (b) practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month.

  Observation. Licensing reviewed the fire drill record and it was identified that there was no record for May. Staff stated that they did not complete a fire drill for May 2021.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that a fire drill is practiced at least each month

  12190 - CCLR s.22(2)(b)

• 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: -carpet in poor condition and unraveling at the front door posing a tripping hazard. -items stored near the front door including a child's picnic table located on its side. -hand sanitizer located in the children's activity area accessible to children. -Drywall along the window sill exposed and chipping.

  Corrective action. Ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided by addressing the concerns above.

  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. Children's hand towels were observed touching in the children's washroom.

  Corrective action. Ensure that towels are single use or not touching another child's towels.

  15030 - CCLR s.46(1)
• 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. Licensing observed 5 medications located inside a child's backpack accessible to children.

  Corrective action. Ensure medications are not accessible to children in care.

  16030 - CCLR s.53(2)(a)
• 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. 5 medications were observed with no direction to staff on how and when to give the medication.

  Corrective action. Ensure that medications are administered in the amount and times specified by the parent.

  16010 - CCLR s.53(1)(a)
• OR SUPERVISION

  Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that (a) children attending a community care facility are divided into groups, with each group having no more children than that permitted in Schedule E.

  Observation. 4 children under the age of 36 months were present during the inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure that no more children than permitted in schedule E are present.

  14020 - CCLR s.34(2)(a)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment].

  Observation. No record of an emergency plan being implemented within the last year.

  Corrective action. Ensure that an emergency plan is implemented once per year.

  13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(c)
• 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. A child requiring a care plan did not have one developed.

  Corrective action. Ensure that children requiring a care plan have one developed in consultation with the parent.

  19250 - CCLR s.58(2)(a)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as (a) an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry,

  Observation. 1 of 3 staff files reviewed did not contain evidence the certificate was verified by the ECE registry

  Corrective action. Ensure each educator or assistant certificate is verified by the system established by the ECE registry.

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a)
• 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. 1 of 3 staff files reviewed did not contain a criminal record check addressed to the facility. A criminal record was on file for another facility.

  Corrective action. Ensure that each employee has a criminal record check addressed to the facility.

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