Happy Child Daycare & Learning Centre

• 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. Hanging in the bathroom were towels for each child to be used for the day.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. There are two bifold doors in the nap room that pose a pinching risk. The nap room is sometimes used for gross motor activities. There are electric baseboard heaters present in the main play room. There is a seam where there is a gap and some sharp edges exposed creating a hazard. The fireplace has tape to prevent children's access, some of this tape has come off in places.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records Must Be AvailableNon-critical

  The licensee is able to produce records on demand to Licensing. [CCLR Sec. 59(c)]

  Observation. There was an assistant staff present. The Licensee was not able to produce a complete file for this staff.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. Licensing observed that the sleep mats have torn vinyl covering them, which prevents the mats from being properly cleaned and sanitized. There are also fabric covered mats that should not be used because they cannot be cleaned and sanitized. The Licensee is not currently using the mats, as there are several children not napping during the day, however sleep mats should be available for children in the event that they are needed Licensing also observed that 2 children are sleeping in playpen type equipment. The equipment is described as a travel crib. The travel cribs have many similar features as a playpen (for example they fold up for storage). Licensing advises that any time children are sleeping in playpens, they should be directly supervised (as per Health Canada).

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Play Area, Materials and EquipmentNon-critical

  Not free from hazards.

  Observation. Licensing observed instances of standing water in the outdoor play area. As discussed during the inspection, standing water creates an environment for bacteria to grow and is hazardous.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Safe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Maintenance of Equipment: A log is kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. Inspections of the outdoor play area are not being documented. Licensing discussed some options for how to document

• STAFFING / Additional criminal record checksNon-critical

  All persons over the age of 12 that are ordinarily present on the premises while children are present are of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for each person. [CCLR Sec 20]

  Observation. The licensee and family members have criminal record checks that expired in February 2022. Licensing will provide information on how to renew the criminal record check for the licensee and family members who reside in the home

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. The corners of the fireplace are exposed, sharp hard marble edges. The electric baseboard heater located in the main play room under the west window has come loose from the wall.