Montessori Beginnings Preschool And Kindergarten

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Nap mats in the multiage classroom were torn and unable to be properly cleaned or sanitized

  Corrective action. The Manager removed the ripped mats and replaced them during inspection. The Manager said mats will be checked regularly and fixed or replaced as required.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• 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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Fire drills were not recorded for 4 out of the past 12 months.

  Corrective action. The Manager confirmed they were practiced. The Manager created new drill logs to document monthly for each program

  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. The emergency supplies did not contain food. The water was not sufficient to the number of children in care.

  Corrective action. The manager said she will purchase additional supplies with non perishable food and ensure they are checked yearly

  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. Today's attendance reflected 7 out of 17 children present.

  Corrective action. The manager said she reviews the records daily, however will ensure staff continue to check if she is absent

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

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing observed the following: - shelving not secured to the wall - nap beds stored touching - sharp panel over baseboard heater in 3-5 room unattached and accessible to children

  Corrective action. All items corrected while licensing was on site

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)

• 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. landscape cloth is creating a tripping hazard

  Corrective action. please ensure the landscape cloth is straitened

  11190 - CCLR s.16(4)(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. time in and out records do not accuratley reflect where in the programs the chidlren are

  Corrective action. please ensure children are signed in and out as they change programs

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

  Corrective action. care plan for child who requires extra support not dated or signed please ensure care plan is reviewed yearly and signed and dated by parents

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

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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 observed that the annual emergency drill had not been recorded.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the annual emergency drill is recorded.

  3020 - CCLR 56(1)(c)

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 during the inspection: - A shelving unit in the nap room was unstable and not secured to the wall - Bleach was located under the downstairs bathroom sink accessible to children - 2 windows on the second floor had a window lock but were opened wide enough that a child could fit their body through. The manager closed and secured the windows further while licensing was on site. - 1 window on the second floor was open and not secured with a window lock

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

  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. Licensing noted there was no record of a fire drill being completed for July and August. The Manager said they were practiced, however they were not recorded.

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

  13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(c)
• 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. Medical insurance plan number was not obtained for one or more children.

  Corrective action. Ensure a record is kept showing medical insurance plan number for each child.

  19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(a)

• The licensee must record compliance with the care plan of a child requiring extra support in respect of each of the following that are applicable to the child: (d) any behavioural guidance provided to the child, and its effect.

  Observation. There was no record showing compliance with the behavioural guidance provided to a child, and its effect.

  Corrective action. Corrective action required.

  19300 - CCLR s.58(3)(d)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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 audited ten children's files and three children's files were missing the medical practitioner's contact information and one child's files was missing the name of a medical practitioner.

  Corrective action. Licensee to ensure to keep on file, for each child, a record showing the name and telephone number of medical practitioner.

  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)

• 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): Licensing reviewed 7 attendance records and noted 2 departure times were not recorded. The Manager recorded the times of departure while licensing was on site.

  Corrective action. Ensure a record is kept for each child, indicating the times of arrival and departure when the child is present.

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

• 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 a large, heavy fan on a low shelf in the 3-5 program accessible to children in care. The concern is that the fan may fall on a child. The Manager removed the fan while licensing was on site.

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

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• 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. Licensing noted 2 staff certificates were not posted in the facility.

  Corrective action. Ensure certificates of any educator or assistant employed to work in the community care facility are displayed in a prominent place.

  10070 - CCLR s.11(4)
• LICENSING

  A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility both the licence, including any terms or conditions of the licence, and the name of the manager.

  Observation. Licensing noted the name of the Manager was not posted in the facility.

  Corrective action. Ensure the name of the Manager is displayed in a prominent place in the facility.

  10050 - CCLR s.11(1)
• OR SUPERVISION

  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. Licensing observed 13 children in the Preschool program, which exceeds the maximum room capacity of 12 children.

  Corrective action. Ensure maximum room capacity is not exceeded at any time.

  14360 - CCALA s.7(1)(b)(i)
• 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 noted the following: - Daily attendance records were not completed for the Multi-Age program - Daily attendance records were not completed separately for the 3-5 and Preschool programs, and did not note arrival and departure times into each program

  Corrective action. Ensure an attendance record is kept for each program.

  19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c)
• 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. Licensing reviewed 9 children’s records and noted 2 were missing immunization status.

  Corrective action. Ensure a record is kept for each child indicating immunization status.

  19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(a)
• 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 9 children’s records and noted 1 was missing date of enrolment.

  Corrective action. Ensure a record is kept for each child showing the date of the enrolment in the community care facility.

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

  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 noted a photograph or digital image was missing for 1 child.

  Corrective action. Ensure a record is kept showing a photograph or digital image for each child.

  19160 - CCLR s.57(2)(i)
• 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 4 did not contain 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)
• 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. Licensing reviewed 5 staff files and noted the following: - 3 staff had no evidence of a record of a criminal record check - 1 staff had a criminal record check that was not site specific, and was expired

  Corrective action. Ensure criminal record check clearance letters are obtained prior to employment.

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(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: (b) character references in respect of the person.

  Observation. Licensing reviewed 5 staff files and noted the following: - 1 staff was missing evidence of 1 character reference - 1 staff had no evidence of character references

  Corrective action. Ensure character references are obtained 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: (c) a record of the person's work history.

  Observation. Licensing reviewed 5 staff files and noted 2 did not contain a record of the person’s work history.

  Corrective action. Ensure a record of work history is obtained prior to employment.

  12060 - CCLR s.19(1)(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: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

  Observation. Licensing reviewed 5 staff files and noted 3 did not contain record of immunization status.

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

  12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (d) written policies and procedures that are intended to guide employees in the care and supervision of children.

  Observation. Licensing reviewed policies and procedures and identified that the supervision policy did not include a washroom plan in the event that a teacher is working alone in the preschool program. The policy indicates that there will be two teachers at all times. However, there was only one teacher present at the time of the inspection. Licensing discussed supervision strategies and program modifications.

  Corrective action. Please ensure policies and procedures are created to guide staff in providing care and supervision.

  13060 - CCLR s.56(1)(d)
• 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. Licensing reviewed one staff's file and observed that record of immunization status was missing.

  Corrective action. Please obtain, from each staff, record of immunization prior to employment.

  12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f)
• 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. Licensing reviewed one staff's file and observed that record of certificate verification was missing.

  Corrective action. Please ensure certificates are verified using the system established by the ECE registry prior to employment.

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