Golden Star's Early Learning Centre

• 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. Staff confirmed that a new shipment of emergency supplies has been ordered and is on its way.

• 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. Licensing observed a paper towel dispenser without paper towels available and toilet holder empty without toilet paper. Children did not have direct access to paper towels after hand washing and were observed shaking their wet hands as they exited the washroom. Toilet paper was not made direct access to children.

• LICENSING / Posting and Advertising of License and CertificateNon-critical

  The certificates, or copies of certificates, of early childhood educators and assistants are prominently displayed in the facility. [CCLR 11(4)]

  Observation. Licensing observed not all staff certifications are posted.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed the following during today's visit: *Tree nuts found in the fridge when there is a child with a tree nut allergen requiring an anaphylaxis medication. *Gluten food was present around a child with a gluten allergen.

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

  Equipment, furniture and supplies are located so as not to block or hamper exits in the case of fire or other emergency. [CCLR Sec. 15(1)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing observed toy materials on the floor near the door in the nap room, creating a tripping hazard and obstructing the exit.

• 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 emergency supplies and noted that the food and water had expired in November 2025. As the expiration of the emergency supplies was previously cited during the last inspection, the food and water were not replenished upon expiry.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  The licensee does not keep a current care plan for each child requiring extra support. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)]

  Observation. Licensing observed the following: *A care plan was not created for a child requiring anaphylaxis medication and a child with a medical condition.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(c)]; A record for each child containing the name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that 8 children were signed in on the attendance sheet; however, 9 children were present. Licensing spoke with staff regarding the importance of ensuring that daily attendance records accurately reflect the number of children in care. Staff corrected the attendance record during the inspection. Licensing review all children's record and found one child without immunization status.

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Fire drills are not practiced at least once each month. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that the last fire drill was recorded on March 17, 2026. Staff confirmed that the April drill was missed. The last emergency drill was recorded on March 12, 2026.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed the following during today's visit: *The nap room is pitch black when the lights are turned off and the door is closed for napping, making it completely dark and preventing proper supervision of the children during nap time. *Children’s foam chairs are ripped, exposing the foam, which makes them difficult to properly clean and disinfect. *Children’s blankets were placed together, stacked on top of each other, which poses a hygienic concern due to potential cross-contamination.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / First AidNon-critical

  First aid kits are readily accessible to all employees, including while care is provided away from premises. [CCLR Sec. 23(2)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that the first aid kit did not contain any band-aids and lacked sufficient first aid supplies.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(a)]

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  The emergency plan is not practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(c)] ; Fire drills are not practiced at least once each month. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing reviewed the 2024 fire drill records and found no indication that an emergency drill had been conducted. Additionally, there are no records available for 2025 for an emergency drill. The Manager confirmed with Licensing that a fire drill was not conducted in April.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Behavioural GuidanceNon-critical

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

• LICENSING / Posting and Advertising of License and CertificateNon-critical

  The certificates, or copies of certificates, of early childhood educators and assistants are prominently displayed in the facility. [CCLR 11(4)]

• STAFFING / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  The licensee keeps current records of each employee as required under Sec. 19(1). [CCLR Sec.56(b)]

• 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, LO witnessed a staff telling two children who were struggling over a toy, "sharing is caring, share", and did not offer any other support until LO asked staff to help the children.

• LICENSING / Posting and Advertising of License and CertificateNon-critical

  The certificates, or copies of certificates, of early childhood educators and assistants are prominently displayed in the facility. [CCLR 11(4)]

  Observation. Not all staff certificates are posted.

• STAFFING / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  The licensee keeps current records of each employee as required under Sec. 19(1). [CCLR Sec.56(b)]

  Observation. Not all staff files were complete.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.