Happy Ridge Early Learning Academy

• 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 outdoor play equipment was not clean

  Corrective action. The manager will keep the outdoor play equipment clean

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• 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. Licensing observed 3 missing departure times and 1 missing arrival time on the attendance records

  Corrective action. The manager said the arrival and departure times will be records

  19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c)
• 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. One care plan did not have a record that it was reviewed annually with the parent or any person requested by the parent .

  Corrective action. The manager said the care plan will be reviewed and recorded

  19260 - CCLR s.58(2)(b)
• 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 system maintained by the early childhood educator registry. (Educator or assistant certificate validation)

  Observation. Licensing reviewed 8 staff files. 1 staff was missing ECE validation

  Corrective action. The manager will validate the ECE certificate

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a)

• 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. Infant/Toddler and 30 Months to School Age - Staff to Child ratio not maintained.

  Corrective action. Manger said she will review staffing schedule and advise licensing of the plan to maintain staff to child ratio.

  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. Criminal Record Check not obtained.

  Corrective action. Manager will obtain criminal record checks for all staff.

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(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 system maintained by the early childhood educator registry. (Educator or assistant certificate validation)

  Observation. Certificate verification was not completed for one or more employees.

  Corrective action. Manager will complete verification for all certificates.

  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: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

  Observation. Immunization status was not obtained for one or more employees.

  Corrective action. Manager will obtain immunization status for all staff.

  12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f)
• 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: (c) a record of the person's work history.

  Observation. A record of the person's work history was not obtained for one or more employees.

  Corrective action. The Manager will obtain work history for all staff.

  12060 - CCLR s.19(1)(c)

• A licensee must make available to parents information on the food and drink given to children.

  Observation. Staff in the 30 month to School Age room are not always advising parents what food is served when there are changes made to the daily menu.

  Corrective action. The manager advised she is meeting with staff and will ensure all parents are informed daily via the centers app.

  17120 - CCLR s.48(6)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

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

  Observation. the artificial grass in the play yard is not secured and presents a tripping hazard

  Corrective action. please ensure these covering is secured

  11190 - CCLR s.16(4)(b)
• 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. the couch and carpet is not reasonably clean

  Corrective action. please ensure the carpet and couch is cleaned or replaced

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.

  Observation. drs name and phone number not available as parents do not have a Dr

  Corrective action. please ensure the name and umber of any care clinic used is documented

  19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d)
• 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. care plan for child not reviewed yearly please ensure the care plan is reviewed by parent yearly signed and dated

  19260 - CCLR s.58(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. CRC for 1 staff has expired

  Corrective action. please ensure CRC is completed for staff

  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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing observed disinfectant wipes located under the bathroom sink in the 30 Months to School Age program accessible to children in care. The Manager removed the wipes while licensing was on site.

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

  11010 - CCLR s.13(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. Group Child Care - Staff to Child ratio not maintained

  Corrective action. Ensure the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility 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: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

  Observation. Immunization status was not obtained for one or more employees.

  Corrective action. Ensure evidence of immunization is obtained prior to employment.

  12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f)
• 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. Criminal record checks on file for multiple employees were not site specific.

  Corrective action. Ensure criminal record checks for each employee are site specific.

  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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing observed disinfectant wipes located under the bathroom sink in the 30 Months to School Age program accessible to children in care. The Manager removed the wipes while licensing was on site.

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

  11010 - CCLR s.13(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. Licensing reviewed the staffing schedule and noted that a responsible adult is working as the second staff in the 30 Months to School Age program. As per schedule E of the CCLR, there needs to be one educator and one assistant.

  Corrective action. Ensure appropriate staff to child ratios are maintained at all times.

  14030 - CCLR s.34(2)(b)
• 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. Licensing noted there was no record that an emergency drill was completed in 2020.

  Corrective action. Ensure a current record is kept respecting compliance with section 22(2)(b)(c) of the CCLR.

  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. Licensing noted a child who required a care plan did not have one available. There were no instructions to guide and direct staff to support the child’s specific needs, or the courses of action recommended by health care professionals to address the needs of the child.

  Corrective action. Ensure a care plan is developed in consultation with the parent of the child requiring extra support, and any person requested by 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 system maintained by the early childhood educator registry. (Educator or assistant certificate validation)

  Observation. Licensing reviewed 5 staff files and noted 3 did not contain evidence of certificate verification.

  Corrective action. Ensure educator and assistant certificates are verified using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood registry.

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a)

No violations recorded at this inspection.