Cornerstone Children's Centre

• C3.2 - Are persons qualified and appropriately replaced?Critical

  Observation. There was no evidence that the employee certificates have been verified by the director of the early childhood educator registry. Verification of certificates ensures that employees are qualified with the training necessary to care for children. This was corrected during the inspection.

• C1.2 - Does the licensee operate the facility in a manner that will promote the health, safety and dignity of persons in care?Non-critical

  Observation. A child’s Epi Pen, which is left at the facility in the event the child may require its use, is expired. In order to ensure the health and safety of children who may require the use of prescribed medications, the licensee must ensure that prescriptions are not expired. Submit by November 14, 2025, evidence that the child has a currently prescribed epi pen at the facility.

• C3.1 - Does the facility have sufficient employees who possess adequate training and experience to meet the care, supervision, and needs of the children?Non-critical

  Observation. There is no evidence indicating the employees have practiced implementing the emergency plan in the last year. The plan has been discussed and the educators are aware of what is required, however, the plan has not been practiced. Implementing the plan at least once each year ensures employees know what is expected of them in the event of an emergency. Submit by November 12, 2025, evidence that each employee has implemented the emergency plan.

• C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical

  Observation. All children's records do not contain identifying physical characteristics. Physical characteristics of a child can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency. Submit by November 12, 2025, evidence that all children's records contain the required information. A care plan is missing for a child who may require the use of an Epi Pen. Care plans for children with medical needs are required to be developed in consultation with the parent to ensure that children receive safe and supportive care as well as supporting employees to know how to respond to any symptoms of identified conditions. Submit by November 12, 2025, the care plan with evidence it has been developed in consultation with the parents.

• C7.1 - Is the facility safe, sanitary, free from hazards, in good repair, and appropriate for the age and development of children?Non-critical

  Observation. The depth of the protective surfacing under a piece of climbing equipment is inadequate with hard ground exposed. Falling onto the hard ground may pose a risk of injury to a child. Submit by November 12, 2025, how you have resolved the depth of the protective surfacing.

• Is the facility’s radon gas level in compliance with the 200 Bq/m3 limit ?Non-critical

  Observation. A recent report indicates that the radon levels in the gym room remain higher than acceptable. Mitigation is in progress. Licensing has been provided with the mitigation plan which appears to be successful, as indicated by the continuous radon reader that is deployed. A new 91-day radon test must be deployed during the winter months to provide an accurate reading.

• C7.1 - Is the facility safe, sanitary, free from hazards, in good repair, and appropriate for the age and development of children?Non-critical

  Observation. During the inspection the gaps between spindles and under the new gate measured greater than 3.5" creating a possible entrapment hazard. A way of reducing the size of the gaps is required by the follow up date. Several bottles of sunscreen were observed to be in a location that is accessible to children. These items were moved to an inaccessible location during the inspection. No further action is required.

• C7.2 - Is there adequate and appropriate indoor and outdoor space, materials, and equipment?Critical

  Observation. Lattice on lower part of the playground is in poor repair.

• Is the facility’s radon gas level in compliance with the 200 Bq/m3 limit ?Non-critical

  Observation. Acceptable radon gas test results have not been received by Licensing.

• C2.1 - Are written policies and procedures in place to guide employees in all matters regarding the care and supervision of children?Non-critical

  Observation. An emergency kit is required to be ready in order to be prepared for any emergency.

• C3.1 - Does the facility have sufficient employees who possess adequate training and experience to meet the care, supervision, and needs of the children?Non-critical

  Observation. One employee's criminal record check has expired. Renewal is in process.

• C7.1 - Is the facility safe, sanitary, free from hazards, in good repair, and appropriate for the age and development of children?Non-critical

  Observation. The gap between the railing on the outdoor stairs and the fence/wall beside the railing is large enough to be an entrapment hazard.

• C1.1 - Does the licensee continually inform licensing of any significant changes to the structure or operation of the facility?Critical

  Observation. Manager's name must be displayed in a prominent location.

• C2.1 - Are written policies and procedures in place to guide employees in all matters regarding the care and supervision of children?Non-critical

  Observation. A system for practicing and recording fire drills exists, however they were only practiced and recorded for 5 of the previous 7 months.

• Is the facility’s radon gas level in compliance with the 200 Bq/m3 limit ?Non-critical

  Observation. Acceptable radon results for the gym have not been received by Licensing. A plan for minimizing exposure to radon gas is required while awaiting acceptable results.

• C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical

  Observation. A child's records were observed to be missing immunization status, name and phone number of a medical practitioner, name and phone number of an emergency contact. A system for ensuring that children's records contain all information in section 57 prior to attending the facility is required. 57(2)(j) Children's records ask for the name of anyone who is not permitted to pick up a child, however the legislation asks for "a record of any person who is not permitted access to a child." A method for recording daily play space inspections exists, however no record has been made in the three months that were checked. A record of daily, monthly and annual inspections of the outdoor play space is required.

• C7.1 - Is the facility safe, sanitary, free from hazards, in good repair, and appropriate for the age and development of children?Non-critical

  Observation. Staff are aware that the hot water is above 49 degrees C, and have implemented a supervision system when children are washing hands, while awaiting a more permanent solution. A safety barrier is required for the playground stairs. Please submit a supervision plan while you wait for the fence and gate to be installed.

No violations recorded at this inspection.