Zari's Family Child Care

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Implementation of the fire drill system is practiced at least once each month, and implementation of the emergency plan is practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)(c)]

  Observation. The Licensee confirmed with Licensing they will conduct the emergency drill by the end of today's visit.

• STAFFING / First AidNon-critical

  At all times children have immediate access to an employee who holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate, is knowledgeable respecting each child's medical condition, if any, and is capable of communicating with emergency personnel. [CCLR Sec. 23(1)]

  Observation. Licensing observed the Licensee's first aid registration for February 22, 2026.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed that locks have not yet been installed. A conversation was held with the licensee regarding the importance of keeping areas that are not accessible to children securely locked. The Licensee confirmed that childproof locks will be installed by February 16.

• 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. Licensee informed Licensing food will be placed in the emergency supplies by February 16 during today's visit.

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Implementation of the fire drill system is practiced at least once each month, and implementation of the emergency plan is practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)(c)]

  Observation. Licensee informed Licensing fire drills will be conducted by February 13 as there will be two children present.

• STAFFING / First AidNon-critical

  At all times children have immediate access to an employee who holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate, is knowledgeable respecting each child's medical condition, if any, and is capable of communicating with emergency personnel. [CCLR Sec. 23(1)]

  Observation. The Licensee informed Licensing that they are currently exploring available first aid courses. During today’s visit, the Licensee confirmed that they will register for a course by February 16.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed two rooms one where the Licensee used as storage and the other is the Licensee's bedroom not intended for children use but with no childproof locks on the door, can be accessible by children.

• 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 the first aid kit supplies and noted that some items were expired. The licensee informed Licensing that there is an additional first aid kit on site; however, it could not be located at the time of the 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 did not observe any food items included as part of the emergency supplies. Licensing also recommends including diapers and wipes as part of the emergency supplies, considering the age group of children in care.

• 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)]

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Implementation of the fire drill system is practiced at least once each month, and implementation of the emergency plan is practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)(c)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that the last fire drill was conducted on January 16, 2026. The licensee informed Licensing that no emergency drill has been conducted in the past year. These items were also noted in the previous report.

• STAFFING / First AidNon-critical

  Children do not have immediate access to an employee who holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate described in the regulations. [CCLR Sec. 23(1)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing did not observed any valid first aid certification from the Licensee.

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. There were several bottles / containers of cleaners and hand sanitizers accessible to children on the kitchen counter. The second bedroom that is now also being used for nap was very full of storage items, the bed and other furniture were piled high with items.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Family Child Care Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Areas designated for use by children meet the minimum requirements of Group Child Care (i.e. 3.7m² per child usable floor area, 6m² per child of outdoor play area).  [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Family Child Care (4)].

  Observation. The main play space is very crowded limiting the floor area available for the children to move , crawl and play on.

• 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. The crib available for the child under 12 months of age is broken with an ill fitting mattress. There were several toys in side the crib.

• 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 has a large stack of toys and equipment covered by a large tarp. Children have access to this area yet staff would have a difficult type monitoring whether or not children have entered under the covered area. Should children access under the tarp there would be risk of items falling or a child becoming injured or unnoticed.

• 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. Three children are missing authorized alternate pick up persons.

• 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)]

  Observation. Three children did not have immunization status recorded in their records.

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

  All indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are suitable for the age and development of the children, safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair. [CCLR Sec. 16(4)]

  Observation. The licensee has cleared some of the grassy outdoor area for children's use and made available some of the plastic equipment for use. There is still a large pile of toys / equipment under a tarp on the grassy area. This was discussed with the licensee and it was explained that this is not safe as the equipment / toys could fall on a child, a child could easily access the underside of the tarp and become trapped and or / not be noticed.

• 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. In the bathroom accessible to children, there was a paper towel roll and some cloth rags.

• LICENSING / DOLSOP / Family Child Care Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Areas designated for use by children meet the minimum requirements of Group Child Care (i.e. 3.7m² per child usable floor area, 6m² per child of outdoor play area).  [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Family Child Care (4)].

  Observation. The indoor space has very limited space available to children as there is a large amount of furniture / toys and equipment.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. There is an area rug in the main play area that curls up at the entrance to an adjacent room creating a tripping hazard. There was a used diaper on the floor in the bathroom. There are several areas of the home that are not suitable for children, the doors to these rooms were open or there was no gate / restrictor present.

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

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

  Observation. In the bathroom accessible to children there were cleaners and chemical air fresheners within children's reach. On the kitchen island, there was a tub of bleach sanitizing wipes within children's reach.

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

  All indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are suitable for the age and development of the children, safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair. [CCLR Sec. 16(4)]

  Observation. In the outside play area there is a large mound of toys / equipment stacked up/ piled up on each other. The Licensee has cleared the grass of all items for the children's use. There is one play structure that is being used for storage and would not be safe for children's use. There is a play house that is full of storage items and not safely accessible to children. The inside play are designated for child's use is very full of toys / items limiting the children's space and ability to move freely while playing.

• 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. Some children were missing authorized pick up persons listed in their records.

• 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 CRC's that are on file for the Licensee and her husband expired in 2023.

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Implementation of the fire drill system is practiced at least once each month, and implementation of the emergency plan is practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)(c)]

  Observation. The last recorded fire drill was August. There was no indication of an emergency drill. The drills that were recorded indicated that they were practiced at approximately the same time of day. The Licensee indicated that this was the easiest time to do so. LO indicated that the program would benefit from practicing at a variety of times and to exit from a variety of places in the home as one cannot predict the time or the location of a potential fire or emergency.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Family Child Care Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Areas designated for use by children meet the minimum requirements of Group Child Care (i.e. 3.7m² per child usable floor area, 6m² per child of outdoor play area).  [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Family Child Care (4)].

  Observation. The indoor space is very crowded with toys, furniture and other items, limiting the available floor space.

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

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

  Observation. There are several items in the bathroom ( cleaning supplies, air freshener) that are accessible to children.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  There is current log of minor incidents, illnesses and unexpected events, that did not require medical attention and were not reportable incidents described in Schedule H. [CCLR Sec. 56(1)(f)]

  Observation. The licensee did not have a log of a minor incident on site. A conversation occurred regarding details to be included when recording minor incidents in the log of minor incidents: - Date and time, child's name, type of injury, location, equipment involved if any, first aid applied, who was informed or challenging behavior

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

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

  Observation. In the bathroom the cleaning supplies are stored in the shower stall that does not appear to have a restrictor on it. There is a drawer and a cupboard that children can access. In the back yard, close to where the children exit and enter are three bottles of cleaning supplies.