The Nest Early Learning Centre- Gcc 30M To Sa

• 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. One of the care plans was not available.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]

  Observation. In one of the staff files there is a police CRC rather than the Criminal Record Review Agency CRC.

• 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. One of the children's inhalers has expired and the licensee has contacted the parent to replace it.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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

  Play materials and/or equipment are not safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair. [CCLR Sec. 16(4)(b)]

  Observation. The outdoor play area on the elevated deck will have the same requirements as a rooftop deck; -Higher equipment is located at the centre of the deck. -Surfaces are non slip. -Secure perimeter fencing is provided to a minimum of 8 feet from last foothold. - Fencing has a top overhang to prevent climbing. - Resilient surfacing is used in all potential fall zones per requirements. - No objects on railings above that can fall into the outdoor play area. - Daily safety checks made and logged. The climber is currently placed against the deck railing and there is a hazardous area above the slide where a child can get on the padded crossbar and grab the top of the fence which gives them the opportunity to climb on top and fall over the deck. The children should not be high enough where they can fall against the plexiglass panels. The deck is not suitable for climbing structures as it is too narrow to move elevated equipment to the middle of the deck.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]

  Observation. Not all files had current immunization status. If a parent checks of immunization records attached, check to see it they are actually attached.

• 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. Internal inspection log not kept.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  Care plans are not reviewed at least once a year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent. [CCLR Sec. 58(2)(b)]

  Observation. The care plan is overdue for updating.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  The licensee does not record compliance with the care plan of a child requiring extra support respecting other matters for which the licensee has agreed with the parent of the child to record compliance. [CCLR Sec. 58(3)(e)]

  Observation. The is no care plan compliance recorded. Log notes are not signed.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Employees caring for children who require extra support have the training and experience and demonstrate the skills necessary to care for those children. [CCLR Sec. 19(3)]

  Observation. There is no relevant training reflected in the SCD staff file.

• STAFFING / Continuing health of employeesNon-critical

  There is evidence of employees' continued compliance with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs. [CCLR Sec 21(1)]

  Observation. Audit staff files as not all immunization declarations were dated and signed.

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

  Design: For prevention of entrapment, spaces (i.e., holes or openings) are smaller than 9 cm (3.5 inches) or larger than 23 cm (9 inches). [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. There are entrapment spaces at the top of the climber.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Evidence of compliance with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs has not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(b)]; Character references have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(b)]; Copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(d)]; Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]

  Observation. Not all staff file are complete.