Strongsteps Children's Learning Centre

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 three unsecured shelving units in three separate classrooms.

  Corrective action. Manager stated these shelves would be secured to the wall by the response date.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• LICENSING

  A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility the certificate, or a copy of the certificate, of any educator or assistant employed to work in the community care facility.

  Observation. One early childhood educator certificate was not posted

  Corrective action. Ensure that a copy of the certificate is posted.

  10070 - CCLR s.11(4)
• 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. In the Group Child Care (under 36 months) an early childhood educator assistant is working in place of an early childhood educator.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the ratio of employees to children is no less than permitted in schedule E.

  14030 - CCLR s.34(2)(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. one employee did not have a copy of a criminal record check. One employee had a criminal record check addressed to another facility. The Manager said she has applied for criminal record checks for both employees.

  Corrective action. Ensure that a criminal record check is obtained for each employee.

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

• 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. Licensing determined a care plan was not developed in consultation with the parent or any person requested by the parent.

  Corrective action. Corrective action plan required

  19250 - CCLR s.58(2)(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. Drywall in Classroom was exposed and accessible to the infants. The Manager stated they were having someone come repair it. The mop and bucket was located next to the toilet in the Gym. The kitchen door to the outdoor balcony was propped open with no staff in the kitchen. The kitchen door to the classroom was unlocked and accessible to children in care. The Manager closed the door to the balcony during the inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times. Ensure that the access to the balcony is not accessible to children in care.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• 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 emergency drill was recorded in the last year. The Manager confirmed that they have not completed an emergency drill in the last year.

  Corrective action. Ensure that a record of the yearly emergency drill is recorded.

  13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(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. LO observed and discussed with Manager, re: garbage bins in all washrooms All garbage lids from the washrooms were removed. LO discussed re: sanitizing frequently touched surfaces such as garbage lids daily. To avoid children from accessing/ touching any soiled diapers, used gloves, wipes and paper towels manager will be purchasing extra diaper genie for JK room.

  Corrective action. Please establish a program in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene.

  15030 - CCLR s.46(1)