The Beautiful Montessori Daycare

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

  Observation. - In the infant toddler room, a portable music system electrical cord was within children’s reach. Staff corrected this during the inspection. - Three unused stackable highchairs and one stroller were observed stored in the 3–5 bathroom.

  Corrective action. Manager said items stored in the 3-5 bathroom will be removed by this weekend.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must ensure that each employee (c) practices implementing the emergency plan at least once each year. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 2025 annual emergency drill was not documented. Manager said it was conducted but was not noted in the log.

  Corrective action. Manager corrected this during inspection and said annual drills will be documented when conducted.

  12200 - CCLR s.22(2)(c)

• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (i) a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency.

  Observation. Multiple photos of children from the 30 months to school age program were not current as they were taken when the children were toddlers.

  Corrective action. The Manager said she obtain current photos.

  19160 - CCLR s.57(2)(i)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

  Observation. Immunization status was not obtained for one staff.

  Corrective action. The Manager said she will obtain a record of the staff's immunization status.

  12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f)

• Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that (b) the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.

  Observation. The under 36 months program has not been operating with qualified staff for over a month.

  Corrective action. The Infant and toddler staff will return to work.

  14030 - CCLR s.34(2)(b)

• OR SUPERVISION

  Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that (a) children attending a community care facility are divided into groups, with each group having no more children than that permitted in Schedule E.

  Observation. A child was attending the under 36 months program today and they already turned 3 years old this month.

  Corrective action. Please submit a plan to demonstrate compliance with ages.

  14020 - CCLR s.34(2)(a)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

  Observation. Immunization status was not obtained for one of the staff.

  Corrective action. Please obtain a record of the staff members immunization status.

  12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (a) a criminal record check for the person.

  Observation. Licensing reviewed 3 staff files and one staff was missing record of their Criminal Record Check Clearance letter.

  Corrective action. Please ensure the staff member applies for their criminal record check. The Manager advised that this staff is not left alone with children.

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

  Observation. Upon inspection, Licensing observed the following: -Outlets exposed to children in the Infant and Toddler program. -Items with DIN # accessible to children in the bathroom. -Cleaning products accessible to children in the bathroom. The Manager explained that extra outlet covers are available and that there is typically a system in place to store cleaning products that are inaccessible to children.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• OR SUPERVISION

  A licensee must (b) provide to employees and parents a written statement of the licensee's policy on behavioural guidance.

  Observation. Upon review of current policies, behaviour guidance is not appropriate for the age and development of the children in care. The Manager explained this policy was recently updated.

  Corrective action. Please ensure policy on behaviour guidance is age and developmentally appropriate for the children in care.

  14230 - CCLR s.51(1)(b)
• OR SUPERVISION

  A licensee must (a) ensure that behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of the child who is receiving the guidance.

  Observation. Through discussion with the Manager, it was shared that high chairs are used during circle time.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of the children in care.

  14220 - CCLR s.51(1)(a)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (b) character references in respect of the person.

  Observation. Upon review of 3 staff files, 1 staff was missing character references. The Manager explained she will ask the Staff for this information.

  Corrective action. Please ensure staff records are complete.

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b)

• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  In respect of a record referred to in this Division, a licensee must (c) produce records, on demand, to the medical health officer.

  Observation. Licensing reviewed three children files. One child’s file was not available for review. Manager stated that today was child’s first day at the facility and the parent did not provide the complete documentation. Licensing provided education on having complete records of all children before the start of their enrollment.

  Corrective action. Please ensure children's files are complete before they start attending the facility.

  19340 - CCLR s.59(c)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that any heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius.

  Observation. In the Infant and Toddler program the hot water in the washroom and the sink in the kitchen area used for children’s handwashing measured at 59.3 Celsius.

  Corrective action. Please ensure any water accessible to children in care measures below 49 Celsius.

  11230 - CCLR s.47
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child.

  Observation. In the Infant and Toddler program Licensing observed following were accessible to children: ·Two containers with cleaning solutions and plastic bags were stored in the kitchen cabinets at child height. This is a repeat contravention from routine inspection # KFIH-B74PUE dated December 3, 2018. ·In the bathroom four containers of diaper crème were stored beside the diaper change pad and an opened box with latex gloves was stored on the lowest shelf of the diaper change table. Licensee Contact corrected this during inspection. ·In the play area one electric outlet cover was uncovered and loose electric Christmas light were accessible to children. Licensee Contact corrected this during inspection.

  Corrective action. A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child.

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are (b) safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair.

  Observation. In the Group Child Care (30 months –School age) Licensing observed some areas of the drywall were exposed. Licensee Contact stated that they are aware of this and are planning to have this area painted.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are (b) safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair.

  11190 - CCLR s.16(4)(b)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must have one toilet and wash basin for every 10 children or fewer.

  Observation. During inspection licensing observed only one toilet and wash basin accessible to all the children. Licensee contact stated that that second washroom with two toilets and washbasin was currently not in use and is being used for storage.

  Corrective action. A licensee must have one toilet and wash basin for every 10 children or fewer.

  11060 - CCLR s.14(2)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

  Observation. In the Infant and toddler program Licensing observed a tall shelving unit is not secured to the wall. Licensee Contact was aware that this shelf is not secured. Licensing expressed concerns of the potential for this piece of furniture to fall on children during an earthquake.

  Corrective action. Please ensure a healthy and safe environment at all times while children are in care.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

  A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): During inpsection Licensing observed staff and the child went into the kitchen area directly after the diapering routine without washing their hands. Licensing officer asked the staff and the child’s hands to be washed.

  Corrective action. Licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene

  15030 - CCLR s.46(1)
• NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICES

  A licensee must (b) promote healthy eating and nutritional habits. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): In the infant and toddler program Licensing observed a child walking around and playing with toys while eating food held in their right hand. Licensing explained to the Licensee Contact that this was not a healthy eating habit as it was difficult to supervise the child and it puts the child at a greater risk of choking Staff placed the child at the table to finish their lunch.

  Corrective action. Ensure to promote healthy eating habits with children at all times.

  17020 - CCLR s.48(1)(b)
• OR SUPERVISION

  A licensee must ensure that children are supervised at all times by a person who is an educator, an assistant or a responsible adult. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): During inspection Licensing observed children in the Group Child Care (30 months –School age) having lunch unsupervised. Licensee Contact was unaware that the children were unsupervised and that the staff had gone to use the washroom. Licensing discussed the need to supervise children at all times with the Licensee Contact

  Corrective action. A licensee must ensure that children are supervised at all times.

  14060 - CCLR s.39(1)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must: (b) have an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.

  Observation. Upon reviewing the emergency preparedness kit Licensing observed that there were not sufficient supplies for all the children. Some of the food items were expired.Licensee Contact stated that they are aware of this.This is a repeat contravention from routine inspection # KFIH-B74PUE dated December 3, 2018.

  Corrective action. Please ensure there is sufficient food, water and emergency supplies, in the event of an emergency, for each person on site, for 72 hours.

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.

  Observation. Licensing reviewed fourteen children files, one child was missing was missing doctor information. Licensing discussed acceptable practice of inputting a local walk in clinic information the family may attend.

  Corrective action. Please ensure children's files are complete before they start attending the facility

  19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a) name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status.

  Observation. Licensing reviewed fourteen children files and two files were missing immunization status.

  Corrective action. Please ensure all children's files are complete before they start attending the facility.

  19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(a)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

  Observation. Licensing reviewed four staff files and two files were missing evidence of immunization status.

  Corrective action. Ensure staff files are complete before they start employment.

  12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as (a) an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the system maintained by the early childhood educator registry. (Educator or assistant certificate validation)

  Observation. Licensing reviewed four staff files and observed four staff certificates were not validated through the Early Childhood Educator Registry. Licensee Contact was not aware that certificates need to be validated. Licensing provided education on validating certificates. This is a repeat contravention from routine inspection # KFIH-B74PUE dated December 3, 2018 and routine inspection # SVAA-BHWPTV dated November 14, 2019.

  Corrective action. Ensure staff files are current and complete at all times.

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a)
• STAFFING

  If for any reason an employee described in Column 1 of the table in section 37 [absent employees] ceases employment, (a) section 37 applies, for up to 30 days from the date the employee ceases employment, as if the employee were absent.

  Observation. Licensing observed that the facility has not had a Manager since December 2020. Licensee Contact informed Licensing that they would apply to be the Manager of the facility. Licensing emailed them the application.

  Corrective action. Licensee must ensure there is replacement of staff within 30 days of the date the employee ceases employment.

  12380 - CCLR s.38(a)

• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (a) a criminal record check for the person.

  Observation. Licensing reviewed 2 staff files and observed that the criminal record check clearance letter for 1 staff was not shared.

  Corrective action. Please ensure CRC's are referenced appropriately.

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a)