Two Peas In A Pod Childcare Centre

Observation. One staff does not have their educator certificate posted in a prominent place in the facility. Staff certificates must be posted to identify the person and their qualifications. Submit to licensing by May 19, 2026, evidence the staff certificate has been posted in a prominent place within the facility.

Observation. A volunteer who is present in the facility does not have character references. Incomplete screening of volunteers may increase risk to children. Submit to licensing by May 19, 2026, evidence of having obtained character references for the volunteer. Some staff files are missing character references, certificate validation, one staff has an expired criminal record clearance letter. Incomplete staff files reduce transparency and weaken oversight which can put children at risk. Submit to licensing by May 19 2026, evidence the missing items are in the staff files. Additionally, submit a plan that outlines how the staff files will be maintained to ensure the required documents are collected and kept current.

Observation. The outdoor wooden stairs located in the Group Child Care (Under 36 Months) outdoor play space is accessible to children. The stairs pose a risk of falls and injuries to young children. Submit to licensing by May 19, 2026, evidence the stairs have been made inaccessible to the children.

Observation. Some child files are missing the date of enrollment. Incomplete child files may put children at risk in emergencies. Submit to licensing by May 19, 2026, evidence the missing enrollment dates have been completed and noted in the children's files.

Observation. Two staff files are incomplete. Items missing included character references, immunization status and educator certificate validation. Staff records must be complete and maintained for the entire time a person is employed. Submit evidence the missing information is contained in the staff files.

Observation. One care plan has not been reviewed yearly. Licensing requires each care plan to be reviewed yearly to ensure all the information is up to date and relevant. Submit evidence of having reviewed and dated the care plan. Play space inspections were observed to be incomplete for the weeks of April 21 - 25, 2025, April 28 - May 2, 2025, May 5 - May 8, 2025. Play space inspection must be completed daily to ensure the environment is safe for the children. Submit a plan to licensing that demonstrates how play space inspections are conducted and recorded each day.

Observation. It was observed the Group Child Care (30 Months to School Age) program, and the Group Child Care (School Age) programs have access to a crawl space located underneath the stairs in the lower level of the facility. This area poses a potential risk to children as the visibility of the area is limited. Submit to licensing evidence that children do not have access to the area underneath the stairs in the lower level of the facility A review of the facilities emergency equipment was conducted during the inspection. All the food items in the emergency supplies are outdated. Insufficient emergency equipment and supplies pose a potential risk to children. Submit a plan to licensing that demonstrates how the emergency equipment will be maintained.

Observation. It was observed that one staff ECE license to practice had expired. The manager verified the staff license during the inspection.

Observation. Some child files are missing date of enrollment. One care plan has not been reviewed yearly.

Observation. The tags on the facilities fire extinguishers indicate they are past due for servicing. Some of the sleep mats located in the Group Child Care (30 month to School Age) program are in poor repair.

Observation. Facility has not submitted Radon test results to licensing.

Observation. The exterior door jam located in the Group Child Care (Under 36 month) classroom is splitting. The wooden Tee Pee play structure located in the Group Child Care (30 Month to School Age) program is in poor repair. Play space logs have not been maintained. The protective resilient surfacing in the Group Child Care (30 Months to School Age) program requires replenishing in order to meet the standards as per the Director of Licensing Standards of Practice-Safe Play Space.

Observation. One staff is missing a criminal record check.

Observation. The climber located in the outdoor play space does not have six foot clearance around it. The indoor climber located in the Infant/Toddler room is in poor repair and requires protective surfacing around it.

Observation. A child's care plan has not been reviewed yearly.

Observation. Outstanding infraction from February 9, 2021. Notify a parent or emergency contact if a child becomes ill, injured, is involved in or may have been involved in a reportable incident. Two child files are missing Dr. Name/phone number. One child file missing medical insurance plan number.

Observation. It was observed the hinges attached to a cupboard in the Infant/Toddler room require repair.

Observation. The Group Child care (School Age) program has not implemented a fire drill since August 2020.

Observation. Four staff files are missing evidence of compliance with the Province's immunization programs.

Observation. The Manager's name was not displayed at the time of inspection.

Observation. The loose rubber chips fill material is inadequate in the Group Child Care (30 Months to School Age) outdoor play yard. Depth guidelines for loose fill material for 5 foot equipment height is a minimum of 6 inches . The loose fill material was completely missing in areas around the climbing structure. In some spots the loose fill was not at the recommended 6 inches.

Observation. Some staff records were found to be missing: References for four staff were missing, references for three staff did not indicate the results of the reference checks. Resume's for five staff were not found in staff files Immunization record was not found in one staff file An incomplete criminal record check was found in one staff file Proof of licence verification was not found in three staff files