Clever Cub Childcare

• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL / Physical Requirements of FacilityNon-critical

  There is a diaper changing area that is adjacent to a wash basin, that is located away from the food preparation area, and that has a covered container for soiled clothing. [CCLR Sec. 14(4)]

  Observation. The diaper change mat in IT#1 doesn't fit into the table making the diaper surface uneven and unstable.

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

  Medications that staff have agreed to administer are readily accessible to staff and are administered in the correct dosage at the correct times. [CCLR Sec. 53(1)]

  Observation. In IT#3 there is a child who requires an Epi Pen for an Anaphylaxis allergy. The medication expired in Feb. 2026.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  The facility, the furniture, equipment, fixtures and supplies are of sturdy and safe construction.  They are easy to clean, and are clean and in good repair and free from hazards. [CCLR Sec. 13(2) and Sec. 15(1)(a)]

  Observation. Door handle to classroom broken, creating both a pinching hazard and security concern. When LO arrived the door was ajar and later again when passing IT#1, the door was ajar again.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].

  Observation. Blind cords hanging done within children's reach. Cell phone chargers hanging off counter in bathroom beside the sink. ( removed by LO) (IT#1) Dirty mop stored adjacent to the toilet within children's reach. ( IT#1) Items stored beside the children's toilet, infringing on space. (IT#1) Staff purses / belongings accessible to children.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Group Sizes and Employee to Children RatiosNon-critical

  Staff ratios and group sizes comply with Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]

  Observation. Classroom #3 did not have an Infant Toddler educator certificate posted. ( 2 ECE staff and 1 ECEA staff)

• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL / Health and HygieneNon-critical

  There is an established program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene. [CCLR Sec. 46(1)]

  Observation. Classroom #1- there was a large towel in front of the baskets that were meant to contain clean dry hand drying towels. it appeared as though it was available as a communal drying towel. Staff indicated it is used for cleaning toys. The clean towel bin had only a couple of bibs in it. Staff indicated a tub of paper towels for staff use, however there were several items bocking direct access to these paper towels.

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

  Medications that staff have agreed to administer are readily accessible to staff and are administered in the correct dosage at the correct times. [CCLR Sec. 53(1)]

  Observation. Classroom #1 - LO asked staff where the forms for the diaper cream administration were, staff did not know. There did not appear to be any signed permission forms nor was there an opportunity to record when the cream was administered.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].

  Observation. The sand boxes were not covered. LO asked staff where the cover was and she reported that in two years she has never seen a sand box cover. Classroom #1 & #3 did not have fridge thermometers. Classroom #2 has torn floor mats making it difficult to adequately clean and sanitize.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Furniture, Equipment and FixturesNon-critical

  Furniture or equipment for sleeping is used by only one child at a time, is clean and comfortable, and is appropriate for the size, age and development of the children intended to use it. [CCLR Sec. 15(2)]

  Observation. In two of the classrooms, all of the children's bedding was stacked on each other with bedding touching other children's bedding.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  For each child requiring extra support, the licensee keeps a current care plan showing the required information. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)(2)]

  Observation. Classroom #3- there is a care plan posted, no photo, no indication of where the medication is stored, expiry date not indicated. Classroom #1 - a child was present who the staff indicated as having an ASD diagnosis ( he was in a restrictive chair away from the snack table, the staff indicated this was his preferred position). When asked to see the child's care plan, the staff were unaware if there was one, nor able to produce it for review.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].

  Observation. There are two fridges that do not have thermometers present. These fridges had children's food and bottles being stored.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Behavioural GuidanceNon-critical

  Behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of each child. [CCLR Sec.51(1)(a)]

  Observation. During the inspection, Licensing observed a staff telling a child, "stop crying", there was no kindness or support offered to this young child. On another occasion, LO observed a staff grabbing a child by the arm and attempted to lift the child by the arm, LO asked the staff to stop. In one classroom a small fenced area had been created to put children in, they could not get in or out on there own.

• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL / Health and HygieneNon-critical

  There is an established program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene. [CCLR Sec. 46(1)]

  Observation. The program uses cloth towels to wipe and or dry hands, there were two white bins available with cloths inside each but no indication of which were clean and which were used.

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

  Medications that staff have agreed to administer are readily accessible to staff and are administered in the correct dosage at the correct times. [CCLR Sec. 53(1)]

  Observation. There are several tubs of diaper cream that have medicinal content yet no signed parental permission to administer.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].

  Observation. IT#1 there were several helium balloons in the classroom, nap room and washroom. The doors to several of the classrooms have broken handles, damaged door handles making it possibly difficult to open and close these doors, when the door appeared closed there was still a gap which could pinch fingers. The fridge thermometers were not evident. One sand box not in use, no children playing on that separate playground, was not covered. The air conditioning in one classroom was turned on very high and the room was very cold. The noise volume in the classrooms was very high, music, being played and general acoustics.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  The facility, the furniture, equipment, fixtures and supplies are of sturdy and safe construction.  They are easy to clean, and are clean and in good repair and free from hazards. [CCLR Sec. 13(2) and Sec. 15(1)(a)]

  Observation. All classrooms have visible dirt, debris, chipped walls throughout.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Hazardous Objects and SubstancesNon-critical

  Hazardous objects and substances are inaccessible to children. [CCLR Sec 17]

  Observation. Cleaning supplies are stored in cupboards under the sinks that are in the classrooms accessible to children, restrictors were broken or not attached.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  The facility, the furniture, equipment, fixtures and supplies are of sturdy and safe construction.  They are easy to clean, and are clean and in good repair and free from hazards. [CCLR Sec. 13(2) and Sec. 15(1)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing observed curling at the corner of the rug located in the book area of the Infant and Toddler 2 room, posing a tripping hazard.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Emergency exits and fire drill system are approved by a local Fire Marshal. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing observed the fire extinguisher is due for service; the last service date was July 27, 2023.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  For each child requiring extra support, the licensee keeps a current care plan showing the required information. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)(2)]

  Observation. Licensing observed in the Infant and Toddler 3 room that the Anaphylaxis care plan is incomplete and requires the guardian's signature.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]

  Observation. Licensing reviewed a sample of 20 children's records and found 4 children are missing their medical insurance plan number, and immunization status.

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  The emergency plan is not practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(c)]

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  There is an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing observed the fire extinguishers expired on October 21, 2021.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  There is an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(b)]

  Observation. As noted in previous inspections, the strollers that will be used for emergency evacuation are not accessible to staff if there were an emergency. The strollers are stored in the building's parkade and would require staff to leave the facility to go and get them.