Little Steps Learning Centre

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

  The entire outdoor play area is enclosed and constructed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and ensures that children are free of harm. [CCLR Sec. 16(3)(a)(b)]

  Observation. The gate to the outside stair case is broken.

• 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. There is one child who requires an Epi Pen, there was no care plan present. The parent's have provided an Epi Pen.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee has written, parental consent to release a child to someone other than the parent. [CCLR Sec. 57(3)(b)]

  Observation. One child does not have an authorized pick up person other than the parent listed.

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

  The entire outdoor play area is enclosed and constructed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and ensures that children are free of harm. [CCLR Sec. 16(3)(a)(b)]

  Observation. There is a gate that prevents children's access to the steep stairway on the West side of the front yard / home. This gate is currently broken.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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

  The entire outdoor play area is enclosed and constructed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and ensures that children are free of harm. [CCLR Sec. 16(3)(a)(b)]

  Observation. Along the fence that faces South, Braemar, there is a gap in the trees/ hedge that form part of the barrier of the fence. The metal fence is fairly low but the addition of the trees provides better coverage. However, in the South west corner of the fence area, there is a gap, without trees, creating a hazard as children could climb the low fence.

• 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. The program had not recorded outdoor / play area checks for the past two weeks. There is space indicated to do so on the daily attendance sheet.

• 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. One staff has an incomplete file; resume and certificate validation are missing, first aid appears as though it was completed on -line.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. Diaper creams with medicinal ingredients did not have written signed permission from parents to apply.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. There is a hole beside the walkway at the top of the stairs on the way to the back play yard. There is a board with screws sticking out of it, leaning over the hole.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. On the west side of the house on the path towards the back yard play ground is an open space , approximately 20" x 12" and 20 " deep possibly housing a vent. The bottom of the flight of stairs to the back playground is cement, there is no gate present.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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

  Liquid hand soap and single use towels are not readily available at all hand wash sinks.

  Observation. The facility is using one cloth towel per child for the entire day.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. There is an open space beside the walkway adjacent to the house on the path to the playground that is not covered and could pose a risk for injury. The open space is approximately 20" by 12 " and approximately 20" deep, it houses possible utility functions. There is no child sized railing up the flight of cement stairs to the playground. There are glass panels on the side of the stairs leading up to the playground, these stairs are above grade, equivalent to traveling to the second storey, the drop on the other side of these panels is considerable, the panels are approximately 3'6", should a child fall over the side the drop is considerable and therefore the risk.

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

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

  Observation. In the bathroom are two large bags taped to the sides of the wall, these bags are full of plastic bags.

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

  The entire outdoor play area is enclosed and constructed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and ensures that children are free of harm. [CCLR Sec. 16(3)(a)(b)]

  Observation. The outdoor play space that was being used by the children during the inspection had a large fire table in the centre, there was a yoga mat partially covering this table. The sides and edges of this table could pose a risk to the children should they fall into it. There is a large piece of equipment that appears to be an AC unit in the yard that is used by children.

• PROGRAM / Program of activitiesNon-critical

  Children are provided with a comprehensive and coordinated program of indoor and outdoor activities that is designed for the development and care of the children, and is appropriate for the age and development of the children. [CCLR Sec. 44(1)(a)(b)(c) and Schedule(G)]

  Observation. There was not sufficient outdoor toys and activities available for the children.