CORTES ISLAND PLAYSCHOOL

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• A licensee must notify the medical health officer within 24 hours after (a) a child is involved in, or may have been involved in, a reportable incident described in Schedule H while under the care or supervision of the licensee,

  Observation. Regarding intake March 4, 2026. Through the investigation process, Licensing determined that three incidents occurred that met the definition of reportable incidents under Schedule H of the Child Care Licensing Regulation and were not reported to Licensing.

  Corrective action. Ensure that reportable incidents aligning with Schedule H are reported to Licensing within 24 hours. Action/s Required by Licensee: Licensee to submit a corrective action plan to Licensing specific to the contravention. Action/s Required by Licensing: On April 28, 2026 Licensee submitted a corrective action plan to Licensing. The corrective action plan included: staff training related to reporting and Schedule H will take place through PacificCare and followed up on individually by the supervisor and Manager by June 6, 2026 . The corrective action plan was reviewed and accepted by Licensing.

  3070 - CCLR 55(2)(a)
• A licensee must ensure that the policies and procedures referred to in subsection (1) are implemented by employees.

  Observation. Regarding intake March 4, 2026. Through the investigation process, Licensing determined that two children were released to an individual who was not on the authorized pickup list.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the Safe Release policy is being followed at all times. Action/s Required by Licensee: Licensee to submit a corrective action plan to Licensing specific to the contravention. Action/s Required by Licensing: On April 28, 2026, Licensee Contact submitted a corrective action plan to Licensing. The corrective action plan included: Confirmation of authorized pick up list with each family and further policy review by June 6, 2026. The corrective action plan was reviewed and accepted by Licensing.

  3020 - CCLR 56(2)
• Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.

  Observation. Regarding intake March 4, 2026 Through the investigation process, Licensing determined that based on the staffing schedule provided for October 2025 to February 2026, there were multiple days a week where no staff onsite met the requirements of Schedule E.

  Corrective action. Ensure that staff qualifications align with Schedule E at all times. Action/s Required by Licensee: Licensee to submit a corrective action plan to Licensing specific to the contravention. Action/s Required by Licensing: On April 28, 2026, Licensee Contact submitted a corrective action plan to Licensing. The corrective action plan included: ongoing and day-to-day monitoring of staff qualifications and ratios. The corrective action plan was reviewed and accepted by Licensing.

  3030 - CCLR 34(2)(b)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a)name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number (MSP number does not apply to REC only) and immunization status.
  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
• Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.

  Observation. Licensing observed that no staff on site had a valid early childhood education certificate and, as centre was operating at a Group Child Care 30 months to School Age, were not in compliance with Schedule E.

  Corrective action. Ensure that Schedule E is being upheld at all times.

  3030 - CCLR 34(2)(b)
• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner (doctor's name and number does not apply to REC only) and emergency contact
  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (j) a record of any person who is not permitted access to the child

  Observation. Licensing observed that all children's files were missing a section for "persons not permitted access."

  Corrective action. Ensure that all children's files contain a record of "persons not permitted access."

  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(j)
• 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 record of the person’s work history

  Observation. Licensing observed that 2 of 5 audited staff files were missing a record of person's work history (e.g., resume)

  Corrective action. Ensure that each staff file contains record of person's work history / resume.

  3010 - CCLR 19(1)(c)
• 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: copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person’s training and skills

  Observation. Licensing observed that one staff (ECE) did not have a copy of their certificate posted or in their staff file.

  Corrective action. Ensure that copies of diplomas, certificates, and evidence of training is obtained and kept on file.

  3010 - CCLR 19(1)(d)
• 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: evidence that the person has complied with the Province’s immunization and tuberculosis control programs

  Observation. Licensing observed that 2 of 5 files audited were missing a evidence of immunization declaration or status.

  Corrective action. Ensure that each staff file has evidence of immunization declaration or status.

  3010 - CCLR 19(1)(f)
• A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a valid 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. Licensing observed that the Licensee had not validated an early childhood educators certificate. When checked through the ECE Registry, no current certificate populated.

  Corrective action. Ensure that validation of certificates are happening prior to employment and that copies are held in staff files.

  3010 - CCLR 19(4)(a)

• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (j) a record of any person who is not permitted access to the child

  Observation. Licensing observed that all children's files were missing a section for "persons not permitted access."

  Corrective action. Ensure that all children's files contain a record of "persons not permitted access."

  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(j)
• Applicants for licences and licensees must notify a medical health officer immediately of any change in the information provided under section 9
  3080 - CCLR 10(1)
• 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. Licensing observed that 3 of 5 audited staff files were missing character references.

  Corrective action. Ensure that each staff person has evidence of at least two checked character references on file.

  3010 - CCLR 19(1)(b)
• 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 record of the person’s work history

  Observation. Licensing observed that 4 of 5 audited staff files were missing a record of person's work history (e.g., resume)

  Corrective action. Ensure that each staff file contains record of person's work history / resume.

  3010 - CCLR 19(1)(c)
• 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: copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person’s training and skills

  Observation. Licensing observed that one staff (ECE) did not have a copy of their certificate posted or in their staff file.

  Corrective action. Ensure that copies of diplomas, certificates, and evidence of training is obtained and kept on file.

  3010 - CCLR 19(1)(d)
• 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: evidence that the person has complied with the Province’s immunization and tuberculosis control programs

  Observation. Licensing observed that 4/5 files audited were missing a evidence of immunization declaration or status.

  Corrective action. Ensure that each staff file has evidence of immunization declaration or status.

  3010 - CCLR 19(1)(f)
• A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a valid 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. Licensing observed that the Licensee had not validated an early childhood educators certificate. When checked through the ECE Registry, no current certificate populated.

  Corrective action. Ensure that validation of certificates are happening prior to employment and that copies are held in staff files.

  3010 - CCLR 19(4)(a)
• Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.

  Observation. Licensing observed that no staff on site had a valid early childhood education certificate and, as centre was operating at a Group Child Care 30 months to School Age, were not in compliance with Schedule E.

  Corrective action. Ensure that Schedule E is being upheld at all times.

  3030 - CCLR 34(2)(b)
• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a)name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number (MSP number does not apply to REC only) and immunization status.

  Observation. Licensing observed that 1 of 6 files audited was missing record of immunization status.

  Corrective action. Ensure that each child's file has record of immunization status.

  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner (doctor's name and number does not apply to REC only) and emergency contact

  Observation. Licensing observed that 2 of 6 files audited were missing name & telephone number of medical practitioner.

  Corrective action. Ensure that every child's file has name & telephone number of medical practitioner.

  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)

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

  Observation. Licensing observed that no staff on site had a valid early childhood education certificate and, as centre was operating at a Group Child Care 30 months to School Age, were not in compliance with Schedule E.

  Corrective action. Ensure that Schedule E is being upheld at all times.

  3030 - CCLR 34(2)(b)
• Applicants for licences and licensees must notify a medical health officer immediately of any change in the information provided under section 9

  Observation. Licensing observed that the previously approved onsite playground had been taken out and a new playground, not submitted to or approved by Licensing, was being installed.

  Corrective action. Ensure that Licensing is notified immediatley of any change in information provided under section 9 (Daily outdoor play provided in accordance with documents submitted with application) or Schedule B.

  3080 - CCLR 10(1)
• 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. Licensing observed that 4 of 5 audited staff files were missing character references.

  Corrective action. Ensure that each staff person has evidence of at least two checked character references on file.

  3010 - CCLR 19(1)(b)
• 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 record of the person’s work history

  Observation. Licensing observed that 4 of 5 audited staff files were missing a record of person's work history (e.g., resume)

  Corrective action. Ensure that each staff file contains record of person's work history / resume.

  3010 - CCLR 19(1)(c)
• 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: copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person’s training and skills

  Observation. Licensing observed that one staff (ECE) did not have a copy of their certificate posted or in their staff file.

  Corrective action. Ensure that copies of diplomas, certificates, and evidence of training is obtained and kept on file.

  3010 - CCLR 19(1)(d)
• 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: evidence that the person has complied with the Province’s immunization and tuberculosis control programs

  Observation. Licensing observed that all staff files audited were missing a evidence of immunization declaration or status.

  Corrective action. Ensure that each staff file has evidence of immunization declaration or status.

  3010 - CCLR 19(1)(f)
• A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a valid 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. Licensing observed that the Licensee had not validated an early childhood educators certificate. When checked through the ECE Registry, no current certificate populated.

  Corrective action. Ensure that validation of certificates are happening prior to employment and that copies are held in staff files.

  3010 - CCLR 19(4)(a)
• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a)name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number (MSP number does not apply to REC only) and immunization status.

  Observation. Licensing observed that 1 of 6 files audited was missing record of immunization status.

  Corrective action. Ensure that each child's file has record of immunization status.

  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner (doctor's name and number does not apply to REC only) and emergency contact

  Observation. Licensing observed that 2 of 6 files audited were missing name & telephone number of medical practitioner.

  Corrective action. Ensure that every child's file has name & telephone number of medical practitioner.

  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)
• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (j) a record of any person who is not permitted access to the child

  Observation. Licensing observed that all children's files were missing a section for "persons not permitted access."

  Corrective action. Ensure that all children's files contain a record of "persons not permitted access."

  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(j)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information:(i) a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency
  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(i)
• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information:(i) a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency

  Observation. Licensing observed that three children did not have photos on file

  Corrective action. Licensee to ensure that all children have a photo on file.

  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(i)
• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a)name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number (MSP number does not apply to REC only) and immunization status.
  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)

• A licensee must ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair.

  Observation. Licensing observed a loose hand hold on the climbing wall

  Corrective action. Ensure that all outdoor play materials accessible to children are safe.

  3000 - CCLR 16(4)(b)
• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information:(i) a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency
  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(i)
• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information:(i) a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency

  Observation. Licensing observed that five children in care had no photo's on file.

  Corrective action. Licensee to ensure that all children have a photo on file.

  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(i)

• A licensee must ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair.

  Observation. Licensing observed that there had been equipment that required repair.

  Corrective action. Licensee to ensure that all equipment is safe and free of hazards

  3000 - CCLR 16(4)(b)
• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information:(i) a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency
  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(i)
• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information:(i) a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency

  Observation. Licensing observed that three children were missing photographs from their files.

  Corrective action. Licensee to ensure that all children enrolled have a photograph

  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(i)

• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information:(i) a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency

  Observation. Licensing reviewed 5 children's files. Photos have not been obtained for each child in care.

  Corrective action. Ensure for each child in care a photo or digital record is readily available in case of an emergency.

  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(i)