Caribou Kids Ltd.

• C1.1 - Does the licensee continually inform licensing of any significant changes to the structure or operation of the facility?Critical

  Observation. The approved washrooms on the lower level were renovated. The children were not able to access the washrooms while they were being updated. The children were required to use another washroom located beside the children's approved washrooms. The children now have access to their approved washrooms. The Licensee did not notify Licensing of this change until the day of the inspection. Corrected during the inspection.

• C7.1 - Is the facility safe, sanitary, free from hazards, in good repair, and appropriate for the age and development of children?Non-critical

  Observation. Children had access to hazardous chemicals and cleaning products under the kitchen sink, due to a child safe lock being left unlatched. Children must not have access to hazardous objects or substances. Submit by September 15, confirmation that children no longer have access to hazardous items. The resilient surfacing under the swing set, fixed climber and climbing dome did not meet the recommended depth of 15-30 cm. Not providing adequate resilient material under fall zones increases the risk of a serious injury. Submit by September 15, confirmation that the resilient surfacing under the swings and climbers is sufficient to reduce the risk of serious injury.

• C3.1 - Does the facility have sufficient employees who possess adequate training and experience to meet the care, supervision, and needs of the children?Non-critical

  Observation. Employee records were reviewed. One employee's immunization status was missing. Ensure all employee records are obtained prior to an employee starting. Submit by September 15, 2025, confirmation that the missing immunization status is now in the employee's file. The monthly fire drill log was reviewed. The fire drill was not practiced in the month of August. All employees are required to practice the fire drill at least monthly. Submit by September 15, 2025, confirmation that the fire drill will be practiced by all employees monthly.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• C3.1 - Does the facility have sufficient employees who possess adequate training and experience to meet the care, supervision, and needs of the children?Non-critical

  Observation. An employee does not have a criminal record check. The 30 months-school age group and the multi-age group were combined in the outdoor area for more than the last 30 minutes of the day. Some children from the multi-age program were being provided with care in the 30 months-school age group. The attendance records did not reflect the care program children were being provided with care in.

• C7.1 - Is the facility safe, sanitary, free from hazards, in good repair, and appropriate for the age and development of children?Non-critical

  Observation. The diaper change mat has a small tear and some wear, and is no longer in good repair.

• C3.1 - Does the facility have sufficient employees who possess adequate training and experience to meet the care, supervision, and needs of the children?Non-critical

  Observation. Two staff files did not have evidence of their immunization status.

• C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical

  Observation. Some digital images no longer were a good likeness of the child. The daily, monthly, or annual inspection logs are not being completed for the play spaces.

• C7.1 - Is the facility safe, sanitary, free from hazards, in good repair, and appropriate for the age and development of children?Non-critical

  Observation. The depth of the pea gravel under some pieces of climbing equipment were insufficient.

• C3.1 - Does the facility have sufficient employees who possess adequate training and experience to meet the care, supervision, and needs of the children?Non-critical

  Observation. Licensing a random inspection of the employee files and found them to be incomplete. One employee did not have a criminal record checks in their file, two employees were missing confirmation of immunization status, and one staff file was missing work history and reference checks. Evidence of Early Childhood Educator certificate validation was also missing.

• C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical

  Observation. There were no daily, monthly, or annual inspection logs being completed for the outdoor play spaces.

• C2.1 - Are written policies and procedures in place to guide employees in all matters regarding the care and supervision of children?Non-critical

  Observation. As per the Director of Licensing Standards of Practice - Active Play, a written Active Play/Screen time policy is required to be in place and provided to parents.

• C3.1 - Does the facility have sufficient employees who possess adequate training and experience to meet the care, supervision, and needs of the children?Non-critical

  Observation. Several staff employed to work directly with the children, do not hold a current criminal record check.