Smiling Stars Daycare

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICES / NutritionNon-critical

  Children are not left unsupervised while consuming food or drink. [CCLR Sec. 48(4)(c)]

  Observation. This inspection occurred during lunch time. There were several times throughout the LO's observations when no staff was present with the children while they were eating. One staff was in the washroom, one staff in the kitchen, at one point one staff left the room, then they started playing music with a few children on the other side of the room where they would not have had a view of the children still eating.

• 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 emergency exit from the playground is not operational. The latch on the emergency crash bar is not working.

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. There were diaper creams present that had medicinal ingredients but no signed permission to administer form.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. The bathroom has shelves that contain large bins and many items. These are not secure nor should be stored in the bathroom. There are many open surfaces in the bathroom creating various opportunities for germs to land. There is a large cardboard house in the bathroom.

• 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. There are several mats with bedding stacked and touching each other.

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)]

• 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 program is using paper towels on a roll.

• 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 gap at the bottom of the fence near the entrance gate.

• STAFFING / Requirements of ManagerNon-critical

  The manager does not manage more than one facility at a time. [CCLR Sec. 18]

  Observation. The manager listed on the license is no longer present and the managers from the other two locations are acting, yet no request to do so has been received by licensing.

• STAFFING / Standards to be maintainedNon-critical

  The licensee has appointed a manager for the community care facility. [CCALA Sec.7(1)(d) Standards to be Maintained]

  Observation. The manager listed on the License is no longer working there. and no application to amend has been received by Licensing.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Safe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Design: Equipment is placed to reduce direct exposure to sun. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

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

  The licence is displayed in a prominent place in the facility, including any terms or conditions of the licence, and including the name of the manager. [CCLR Sec. 11(1)(2); CCALA Sec.7(c)]

• 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)]

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. There were items / toys stored in the bathroom, on the toilet , under the change table and beside the change table. There are unsecured items stored above 4' in the hallway that the children and staff frequently travel through.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Safe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Design: Equipment is placed to reduce direct exposure to sun. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

• 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. Staff were missing certificate validation in files.

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

  The licence is displayed in a prominent place in the facility, including any terms or conditions of the licence, and including the name of the manager. [CCLR Sec. 11(1)(2); CCALA Sec.7(c)]

  Observation. License was not observed.

• 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. No visible certificates posted.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Cupboard with a loose ribbon through the handles as a means of securing it, no thermometer in the fridge, items above 4 feet unsecure, cleaning and sanitizing protocol unclear and were using washroom for storing toys, bedding and felt boards as well as storage bin was placed on top of toilet.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Safe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Design: Equipment is placed to reduce direct exposure to sun. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. No shade provided.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the date of enrolment in the facility is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(b)]

• 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. Incomplete staff files.