Tiny Sprouts Daycare Ltd

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that the community care facility and the furniture, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.

  Observation. During inspection licensing observed: -There is wear and tear throughout the classrooms and bathrooms, with chipped paint exposing drywall at children’s level, resulting in uneven surfaces that may be difficult to clean and sanitize. - In one infant & toddler program (classroom B) there were small wires protuding from underneath the heat vent that were within children reach. - In one infant & toddler program (classroom C) a metal toilet roll holder was rusted in some areas. Manager said it is not used and will remove it. - Lower edges of the storage cabinet in classroom C were chipped and had sharp edges, posing a potential injury risk to children. - The surfaces of some children wooden tables, toy shelves, and crib handrails were worn, exposing material underneath;making them difficult to clean and sanitize effectively. - In classroom B four playpens had ripped mesh netting.

  Corrective action. The manager took photos of the above observations and said she will provide Licensing with a plan to address them.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(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. During inspection Licensing observed: -In two infant and toddler classrooms, baskets containing items such as paint bottles, books, small metal cars, and toys were stored on wall-mounted shelves. Some baskets were oversized for the shelving unit, making the items unstable and potentially posing a risk of falling onto children. - In one infant classroom, a diaper cream and an unlabeled spray bottle were stored on the sink where children wash their hands, making them accessible. The manager was unaware of the spray bottle’s contents. -The fridge in 4 classrooms measured above 8°C. The manager lowered the temperature during the inspection. -In the 3-5 program bathroom, diaper creams were stored at child level, making them accessible. Staff removed them during the inspection.

  Corrective action. Manager said these items will be addressed.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• LICENSING

  A licensee must do all of the following: (b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote (i) the health, safety and dignity of persons in care,

  Observation. One child's emeregncy medication was expired. This is repeat violation from previous inspection.

  Corrective action. Manager said that parent will be asked today to provide unexpired medication.

  10120 - CCALA s.7(1)(b)(i)
• 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. Files for 10 children were reviewed. Emergency contact information was not available for 1 child.

  Corrective action. Manager said she will contact the parents to provide this information.

  19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d)
• 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. Five staff files were reviewed. One staff member was missing a Criminal Record Check (CRC) clearance letter through the Criminal Record Review Program; instead an RCMP clearance letter was on file and two staff members had valid CRCs, but they were not addressed to this facility.

  Corrective action. Manager said CRC applications for staff members will be submitted to Criminal Record Review Program.

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

• MEDICATION

  A licensee must do all of the following: (b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote (i) the health, safety and dignity of persons in care,

  Observation. One child's medication expired.

  Corrective action. Please ensure children's medications are not expired.

  16080 - CCALA s.7(1)(b)(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: (c) a record of the person's work history.

  Observation. 2 staff did not have record of their resumes.

  Corrective action. The Manager advised that she will obtain their resumes.

  12060 - CCLR s.19(1)(c)
• 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. Licensing reviewed 5 staff files and one staff did not have record of character references.

  Corrective action. The Manager advised she will obtain 2 character references from this staff.

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b)
• 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. One staff member did not have a criminal record clearance (CRC) letter from the criminal record review program (CRRP). They had one from the RCMP.

  Corrective action. The Manager will provide the staff with the application to complete the CRC from the CRRP.

  12040 - CCLR s.19(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: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

  Observation. 5 staff did not have record of their immunization statuses.

  Corrective action. The Manager advised that she will obtain the immunization statuses from the staff.

  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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 3 staff were missing record of certificate validations. The Manager validated the certificates during the inspection.

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a)

• 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 cribs and nap sheets stored in a way where the sheets are touching. This poses a risk of contamination.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that the community care facility and the furniture, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.

  Observation. Upon inspection, Licensing observed the following: -Exposed gyprock throughout the classrooms -Baseboards are lifting The Manager explained that they have an upcoming scheduled maintenance.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that the community care facility and the furniture, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and in good repair.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee, other than a licensee who provides a care program described as Family Child Care or Child-minding, must have for each child at least 3.7 m2 of usable floor area in the community care facility, excluding (a) hallways, (b) built in storage areas, (c) bathrooms, and (d) fixed appliances, or, if not fixed, large appliances that are not normally moved from one area to another.

  Observation. Upon inspection, Licensing observed one of the programs had restricted access to usable floor space. The Manager explained a barrier was added so children will not go near the door.

  Corrective action. Please ensure at least 3.7 m2 of usable floor area is available for each child.

  11050 - CCLR s.14(1)
• 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: -Slide in the outdoor play area does not have sufficient clearance -Staff personal items stored in the classroom accessible to children -2 plastic mirrors in the classroom were not secured to the wall, posing a fall hazard.

  Corrective action. Please ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• 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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Upon review of employee records, three certificates were not verified by the system maintianed by the early childhood registry. The Manager explained she was unaware this needed to be completed.

  Corrective action. Please ensure certificates are verified by the system maintained by the early childhood educator registry

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(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. Three employees did not have Criminal Records Check on file that is site specific. The Manager explained applications have been filled of for all staff and is waiting for updated criminal record checks.

  Corrective action. Please ensure criminal records are site specific.

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

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

  Observation. A child was observed seeking support from staff, but was denied assistance.

  Corrective action. Corrective action required.

  14220 - CCLR s.51(1)(a)

• A licensee must keep, for each child requiring extra support, a current care plan showing the following information: (b) the courses of action recommended by health care professionals to address the needs of the child requiring extra support.

  Observation. The staff at the facility were unaware that a child with additional needs enrolled at the facility had a care plan.

  Corrective action. Corrective action required.

  19220 - CCLR s.58(1)(b)
• A licensee must provide to children a comprehensive and coordinated program of indoor and outdoor activities that (c) complies with the program standards set out in Schedule G.

  Observation. Licensing observed that the facility lacked toys and activities for children in one of the classrooms.

  Corrective action. Corrective action required.

  18030 - CCLR s.44(1)(c)

• A licensee must provide to children a comprehensive and coordinated program of indoor and outdoor activities that (b) is appropriate for the age and development of children in each group in the community care facility.

  Observation. Licensing determined that some programming at the facility was not appropriate to the age and development of the children.

  Corrective action. Corrective action required.

  18020 - CCLR s.44(1)(b)

• 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, the fridge temperature in the infant room measured at 7 degrees Celsius, toddler room measured at 9 decrees Celsius, and 3-5 program measured at 6.3 degrees Celsius

  Corrective action. Please ensure fridge temperature is 4 degrees Celsius or below

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must ensure that each employee (b) practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month.

  Observation. Upon review of fire drill log, there is no record available for January, April, May and July

  Corrective action. Please ensure practices implementing the fire drill system is at least once each month

  12190 - CCLR s.22(2)(b)

• ADDITIONAL CCALA SECTIONS

  A licensee must do all of the following: (b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote (i) the health, safety and dignity of persons in care. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The facility has a live stream feed of the classrooms available to registered families. The bathroom interior in the Group Child Care (30 months to school age) is visible on the live stream. Being able to view into the bathroom does not protect the dignity of the children.

  Corrective action. Please ensure bathrooms are not visible on the live stream feed.

  50050 - CCALA s.7(1)(b)(i)
• 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. The following were observed during the inspection in the Group Child Care (under 36 months) program: A floor fan is in the nap room. The fan is not stable and could fall on a child. A rug in the play room easily moves and poses a tripping hazard. A toilet puck is accessible to children.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that the fan does not pose a risk to the children, that the toilet puck is not accessible to children and that the rug does not pose a tripping hazard.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICES

  A licensee must (a) ensure that each child has healthy food and drink according to the Canada's Food Guide.

  Observation. The fridge in the Group Child Care (under 36 months) was 5c and the fridge in the Group Child Care (30 months to school age) was 7.5c. The manager stated that as both fridges are located in the direct sunlight this may have an effect on the temperatures.

  Corrective action. Please make sure fridge temperatures are between 0-4c.

  17010 - CCLR s.48(1)(a)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A Licensee must keep (b) a current record of each person to whom the written agreement is delivered in accordance with that section [CCALA s.19]

  Observation. Files for 10 children were reviewed. A record of a prepayment agreement was not available in seven files.

  Corrective action. Please ensure a record of the prepayment agreement is available for all families.

  19052 - CCLR s.56.1(2)(b)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility.

  Observation. Files for 10 children were reviewed. The date of enrolment was missing for four children.

  Corrective action. Please ensure the date of enrolment is recorded for each child.

  19080 - CCLR s.57(2)(b)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (c) daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure.

  Observation. CCFL reviewed time in/out records for July & August. Time out was missing on several days for multiple children.

  Corrective action. Please ensure time out is recorded on a daily basis for all children.

  19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c)

No violations recorded at this inspection.