Mongio Early Learning Center

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Disinfecting wipes accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet. Upon notifying the manager, the wipes were placed in another cabinet that is out of children's reach.

  Corrective action. Please ensure cleaning products and supplies are inaccessible to children.

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• 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. The following was observed: 1) In one of the GCC (30 months to school age) programs, there are multiple unsecured and large items stored on top of the wooden loft. There is a potential for these items to fall onto children. 2) Rusty gate locks are still present in the outdoor area. The manager has purchased new gate locks, but the olds one have yet to be replaced. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #NSAO-DEPRXQ.

  Corrective action. 1) These items will be stored elsewhere. The very tops of shelving and/or equipment should not be used as storage. 2) The rusty gate locks will be replaced as soon as possible.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• 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. In the shared washroom between two under 36 months programs, there is duct tape peeling away from foam by the wooden gate as well as peeling tape on the edges of the 2 wooden diaper changing surfaces. The peeling tape does not allow for a thorough cleaning of equipment.

  Corrective action. The manager will address these areas without the use of tape.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• MEDICATION

  If a licensee has agreed with a parent to give a child any medication prescribed by a medical practitioner or provided by the parent, the licensee and his or her employees must ensure that the medication is (b) readily accessible to employees.

  Observation. 2 expired emergency medications. As per staff, parents have been notified and the facility awaits the replacement medication.

  Corrective action. The manager will follow up to obtain the current emergency medication

  16020 - CCLR s.53(1)(b)
• 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. 3 care plans were not annually reviewed.

  Corrective action. The care plans will be reviewed with parents and the date of review will be documented. If any information changes on the care plans, then new ones will be created with the parents.

  19260 - CCLR s.58(2)(b)
• 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. 1 child missing docter name and number.

  Corrective action. The manager will obtain this information for the child. Walk-in clinic information is sufficient.

  19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d)
• 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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 5 children missing enrolment dates/enrolment dates were unclear. During the inspection, the enrolment dates were either obtained and documented.

  Corrective action. Please ensure enrolment dates are clearly identified on children's registration files.

  19080 - CCLR s.57(2)(b)
• 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. 1 child missing immunization status.

  Corrective action. The manager will obtain this information for the child.

  19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(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. 1 staff missing references.

  Corrective action. The manager will obtain references for this staff to be placed in their file.

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 3 staff missing certificate validations. During the inspection, all 3 validations were obtained.

  Corrective action. Please ensure staff files are complete with all required information.

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

• 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. In one of the 30 months to School Age programs, 1 toilet is missing the cover to the water tank. In place, a plastic lid has been taped over the area. As per the manager, she is aware of this and is trying to obtain a new cover for the water tank, but explained that it has been challenging to just replace the cover.

  Corrective action. Please submit a plan to Licensing outlining how this item will be replaced or fixed.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• 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. 1) In one of the under 36 months program’s nap room, there are multiple items stored on top of one another on the shelving units. This presents a falling hazard onto children. 2) Rust is presenting on the outdoor gate locks.

  Corrective action. 1) These items will be placed elswhere. Licensing and the Manager discussed clearing the tops of shelving units and to only have light items placed here if needed. Correct by Friday, March 14, 2025. 2) Please submit a plan to Licensing outlining how the rust on these gate locks will be addressed. Correct by Monday, March 24, 2025

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• MEDICATION

  If a licensee has agreed with a parent to give a child any medication prescribed by a medical practitioner or provided by the parent, the licensee and his or her employees must ensure that the medication is (b) readily accessible to employees.

  Observation. In one of the School Age programs, there are two emergency medications that have expired.

  Corrective action. The program will obtain current emergency medications. In the meantime, the old ones will be available at the facility until they are replaced.

  16020 - CCLR s.53(1)(b)
• 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. In one of the School Age programs, a care plan was not annually reviewed. As per the Manager, program staff have attempted to review the care plan with the family. The child attends the program on a part-time basis.

  Corrective action. The current care plan will be reviewed with the parents. If information has not changed, then the parent's signature and date of review will be documented. If information has changed, then a new care plan will be filled out.

  19260 - CCLR s.58(2)(b)
• 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. One child missing MSP #.

  Corrective action. The Manager will follow up with the family to obtain this information.

  19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(a)
• 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. One child with parents listed as emergency contacts.

  Corrective action. The Manager will follow up with the family to obtain an emergency contact that is neither parent.

  19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(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: (c) a record of the person's work history.

  Observation. One staff missing a resume.

  Corrective action. The Manager will obtain the staff's resume and place this in the staff's file.

  12060 - CCLR s.19(1)(c)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must ensure that each employee (b) practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month.

  Observation. Across 4 programs, a fire drill is not recorded for January 2025. Instead, a lock down drill is indicated.

  Corrective action. All programs will be practicing and recording fire drills on a monthly basis.

  12190 - CCLR s.22(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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One staff missing validation from ECE Registry and two other staff with validations on file of previous certifications. All validations were printed out and placed in staff files during the inspection.

  Corrective action. Please ensure validations from the ECE Registry are obtained for all staff (educator or assistant) and that validations reflect the staff's current certification.

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

• 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 following was observed in the outdoor area: 1) The artificial grass hill is covered with sand causing the area to be slippery. 2) Multiple areas have low levels of sand which now emphasizes rocks and edges as tripping hazards. 3) In the under 36 months outdoor area, the black felt, and plastic lining are exposing causing a tripping hazard. 4) Wood chip levels are low around the wooden rock-climbing structure. The black felt lining underneath the woodchips has also been exposed. 5) In the large planter, the plastic lining with sharp edges is exposed.

  Corrective action. Please submit a plan regarding how the outdoor items will be addressed.

  11190 - CCLR s.16(4)(b)
• MEDICATION

  If a licensee has agreed with a parent to give a child any medication prescribed by a medical practitioner or provided by the parent, the licensee and his or her employees must ensure that the medication is (b) readily accessible to employees.

  Observation. 1) In one of the under 36 months program, there is expired emergency medication. By the second day of the inspection, a program staff followed up with the parent to obtain current medication. 2) In one of the 30 months to School Age program, medication to be administered as per parent’s instructions was not available at the facility.

  Corrective action. 1) Please submit a plan that outlines the safety measures that the facility will take until the new medication is obtained. 2) The Manager will follow up with the parents regarding this medication.

  16020 - CCLR s.53(1)(b)
• 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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Fire extinguishers are overdue for servicing. During the inspection, the Manager scheduled a date to service the extinguishers. By the second day of the inspection, all fire extinguishers were serviced and displayed new service tag dates.

  Corrective action. Please ensure fire extinguishers are serviced annually.

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)
• 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. Two children with parents as emergency contacts. Licensing and the Manager discussed emergency contacts as being individuals that are: not the parents and that can contact the parents when the facility cannot.

  Corrective action. Please ensure new emergency contacts that are not the parents are obtained for the two children.

  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. In one of the GCC (30 months to School Age) programs, 2 care plans were not annually reviewed. As per staff, the plans were verbally reviewed with the parents. This is a repeat contravention for the program from inspection #NSAO-CRUNVR.

  Corrective action. Please ensure care plans are reviewed annually.

  19260 - CCLR s.58(2)(b)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (h) any special instruction respecting the child's diet, medication, participation in a program of activities, or other matter relevant to the child's care, (i) given by the child's parent to the licensee in writing.

  Observation. Across two under 36 months programs, there are 3 children with allergies and no written follow-up instructions from parents if the allergen is ingested. 1 child has a food restriction due to medical history and no written documentation of this by the parents. By the second day of the inspection, this documentation was obtained. .

  Corrective action. The Manager will follow up with the remaining parents to obtain written follow-up instructions.

  19140 - CCLR s.57(2)(h)(i)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must ensure that each employee (b) practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month.

  Observation. As per 4 classrooms documentation logs, fire drills are not being practiced monthly.

  Corrective action. Please ensure fire drills are practiced and recorded monthly.

  12190 - CCLR s.22(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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 3 staff missing validations and 1 staff with a validation for the previous certification. By the second day of the inspection, all validations were obtained.

  Corrective action. Please ensure staff files are complete with all required information.

  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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2 staff missing immunization status. By the second day of the inspection, both immunization statuses were obtained.

  Corrective action. Please ensure all staff files are complete with required information.

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

• 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. Upon reviewing care plans for each program, Licensing observed that in the following programs, care plans were not annually reviewed with the parents of the child. Some staff have verbally spoken to certain parents regarding certain care plans, but a date of review was not documented. Licensing explained that if nothing has changed on the care plan then to document the date of review and signature of the parent on the existing care plan and if any information has changed, then a new care plan is to be filled out and dated with a parent signature. -In one of the under 36 months programs, 1 child with a care plan was not reviewed annually with the parents. -In both of the 30 months to School Age programs, 6 children’s care plans have not been reviewed annually with the parents. -In both of the School Age programs, 2 children’s care plans have not been reviewed annually with the parents.

  Corrective action. Please ensure care plans are reviewed with parents annually.

  19260 - CCLR s.58(2)(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. Upon reviewing program attendance sheets, Licensing observed that in the Maple and Birch programs there were multiple days of the week where several children’s arrival, departure, and/or absences were not recorded.

  Corrective action. Please record children’s arrival, departure, and absences for every day that the facility is operating.

  19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (b) for each employee, the records required under section 19 (1) [character and skill requirements].

  Observation. Upon reviewing 7 staff files, Licensing observed the following: -1 staff missing validation from the ECE registry. -1 staff missing an immunization status, 3 references, a resume, validation -1 staff missing a criminal record check. -1 staff missing a valid first aid certificate and criminal record check. The CRC was retrieved and corrected during the inspection. -1 staff missing an immunization status. Corrected During Inspection. -1 staff missing an updated validation. Corrected During Inspection.

  Corrective action. Please ensure all staff files are complete with the required documentation.

  12430 - CCLR s.56(1)(b)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must ensure that each employee (b) practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month.

  Observation. Upon reviewing fire and earthquake drill records, Licensing observed the following: -Chestnut room: a fire drill was not recorded for April 2023. As per the staff, a fire drill was not conducted for the month. -Willow room: a fire drill was not recorded for February and March 2023. As per the staff, a fire drill was not conducted for both months.

  Corrective action. Please ensure fire drills are conducted and recorded on a monthly basis and earthquake drills are conducted and recorded on an annual basis.

  12190 - CCLR s.22(2)(b)

• 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. During the inspection of the physical facility it was noted that the manager's name was not on display. Manager thought the manager's name was on the CCFL license. The practice has changed and the manager's name is no longer on the license.

  Corrective action. Please ensure the manager's name is posted in a prominent location.

  10050 - CCLR s.11(1)
• 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. During the inspection a random selection of 25 children's files were reviewed and two children's files were missing a doctor's name and phone number.

  Corrective action. Please ensure all children's files are complete.

  19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d)

• 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. On July 7, 2021 licensing identified areas within the facility where the walls are in need of repair, a couch is in need of repair or replacement and the top of a half door needs repair. Please refer to routine inspection report #SMOY-C4QUP6 for further information.

  Corrective action. During today's inspection the Manager indicated they are in the process of addressing these items.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)

• 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. During the inspection licensing identified areas within the facility (most notably in the Pine and Oak rooms) where the walls have areas where the top layer of the gyproc has been removed exposing the porous portion. Licensing also noted a couch in the Oak room has a tear exposing the foam and a wooden strip on the top of the half door to children's washrooms is not sealed. These areas are no longer cleanable as they are now porous. Outdoors the faucets in the outdoor kitchen are showing signs of rust.

  Corrective action. The above noted items will need to be repaired and/or replaced in a manner that they may be cleaned and/or sanitized.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• 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. Upon review of 3 staff files licensing was unable to determine if the references had been verified and each file should have 3 references on file.

  Corrective action. Ensure references are kept within the staff's file and a system is implement to verify each reference.

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(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. Licensing saw what appeared to be signs of rust on some of the dramatic play materials in the Cedar Room. Licensing also observed rust in the outdoor play area on the handrails and gate latches. Rust can pose a concern as it may contain the bacteria that is associated with tetanus.

  Corrective action. The Manager removed the rusty play materials during the time of the inspection. The items noted in the outdoor play area will need to be repaired.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• 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. During the inspection Licensing observed in the classrooms a cabinet that is located inside of the entrance. This cabinet is not secured to the wall and there is the potential it may tip over and injure an individual.

  Corrective action. Ensure the cabinet in the applicable classrooms are secured; alternately the item may be removed.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)

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. The Licensing Officer noted in the Birch Room the door within the classroom is unable to close due to damage to the door frame and there is a shelf unit that is not secured to the wall. The Licensee has temporarily placed a couch in front of the door ensuring individuals have no access until it is repaired. The shelf unit must be secured in a manner that will prevent it from tipping over.

  Corrective action. The Licensee will need to repair the above noted items.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee is satisfied, based on the information available to the licensee under subsection (1) and the licensee's or, in the case of an employee who is not the manager, the manager's own observations on meeting the person, that the person (b) has the personality, ability and temperament necessary to manage or work with children.

  Observation. The Licensing Officer reviewed two staff files (most recently hired) and noted that there was no evidence of staff's references being verified.

  Corrective action. Ensure references are verified prior to staff working with children.

  12110 - CCLR s.19(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 licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry,

  Observation. Upon review of two staff files the Licensing Officer noted that the Licensee had not verified the individual's early childhood educator's certificates.

  Corrective action. Ensure staff files contain a copy of the verification of their certificates from the ECE Registry. This must be completed upon hire and whenever there has been a change regarding the individual's licence.

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