Baby Panda Childcare Centre

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• LICENSING / Posting and Advertising of License and CertificateNon-critical

  The certificates, or copies of certificates, of early childhood educators and assistants are prominently displayed in the facility. [CCLR 11(4)]

  Observation. While certificates are posted, one is expired.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Furniture, Equipment and FixturesNon-critical

  Furniture or equipment for sleeping is used by only one child at a time, is clean and comfortable, and is appropriate for the size, age and development of the children intended to use it. [CCLR Sec. 15(2)]

  Observation. As previously noted, there is a second room being used for nap. The following concerns were raised by LO: - upon licensing this space was originally labeled as the nap room. A second room (that is also being used as a nap room) was originally noted as a "care room". At some point, the licensee has changed the formation of the floor plan and is not meeting the plans as submitted to licensing. - the original nap room is now used for storage with limited space for children - they are using a small foam couch as a barrier at the door This space is not safe for children and using both of these rooms as nap rooms may take away floor space which could reduce your overall capacity. .

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee has written, parental consent to release a child to someone other than the parent. [CCLR Sec. 57(3)(b)]

  Observation. LO observed three children with parents as the emergency contact person. It is important to note that emergency contact must be someone other than the parent.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Prior to employing staff the manager has met with each person and has obtained the appropriate documentation. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)]

  Observation. LO reviewed two full time staff's files, and a sub - who is on site with Manager. The following items were not available: - CRC - is from the sub's school, you must ensure the CRC has your facility named on it - immunization status is missing - this can be self reported, but must be in writing of some form - First aid

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the date of enrolment in the facility is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(b)]; A record for each child containing the name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(a)]

  Observation. LO observed the following: -enrolment date is not kept for 1 child -immunization status is not kept for 2 children

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee has written parental consent to call a medical practitioner or ambulance in case of accident or illness, in cases where the parent cannot immediately be reached. [CCLR Sec. 57(3)(a)]

  Observation. LO observed that the licensee does not have written parental consent to call a medical practitioner or ambulance in case of accident or illness for 1 child.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

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

  Observation. LO observed no evidence of a criminal record check on file for the manager

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry [CCLR Sec. 19(4)(a)]

  Observation. LO observed no evidence of an ECE certificate validation on file for 1 staff

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(a)]

  Observation. LO reviewed all children's records and observed the following: -medical insurance plan number is not kept for 1 child -immunization status is not kept for 2 children

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee has written, parental consent to release a child to someone other than the parent. [CCLR Sec. 57(3)(b)]

  Observation. LO observed 1 record where the parent has listed themselves as the emergency contact.

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Implementation of the fire drill system is practiced at least once each month, and implementation of the emergency plan is practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)(c)]

  Observation. LO observed that a fire drill was not practiced for the month of January.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Hazardous Objects and SubstancesNon-critical

  Hazardous objects and substances are inaccessible to children. [CCLR Sec 17]

  Observation. In the indoor play space LO observed the following: -the second room which is used as a storage space has an unsecured mini refrigerator accessible to children -the hallway space connecting to the second room has an unsecured bi-fold door that is accessible to children. The bi-fold door opens up to a storage space containing cleaning equipment and supplies.

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

  All indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are suitable for the age and development of the children, safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair. [CCLR Sec. 16(4)]

  Observation. In the outdoor space, LO observed that on either side of the climbing equipment has been roped off which poses an entrapment concern and could result in serious injuries to children in care. Manager advised that the areas have been roped off to prevent children from falling while they are on the equipment. Discussion took place with regards supervision of the children while they are using the climbing equipment to which the manager advised a staff is always next to the climber to monitor the children.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee has written, parental consent to release a child to someone other than the parent. [CCLR Sec. 57(3)(b)]

  Observation. LO observed that parental consent to release a child to someone other than the parent has not been obtained for 2 children

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

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

  Observation. LO observed that a criminal record check on file for 1 staff has expired

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Hazardous Objects and SubstancesNon-critical

  Hazardous objects and substances are inaccessible to children. [CCLR Sec 17]

  Observation. LO observed that while the cords for the speaker and air purifier have been secured, the second room used for sleeping continues to be used for storage of stacked and unsecured items posing a risk of injury.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  The facility, the furniture, equipment, fixtures and supplies are of sturdy and safe construction.  They are easy to clean, and are clean and in good repair and free from hazards. [CCLR Sec. 13(2) and Sec. 15(1)(a)]

  Observation. LO observed observed that an area of the diaper change table has been taped. The tape is peeling leaving the area porous and difficult to clean.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Hazardous Objects and SubstancesNon-critical

  Hazardous objects and substances are inaccessible to children. [CCLR Sec 17]

  Observation. LO observed the following in the two sleep spaces: - In the room next to the washroom there was a speaker and air purifier with unsecured cords on the floor, accessible by children. - The second room used for sleeping also appeared to be used for storage. There was a ball pit in this room posing a risk of injury if a child were to enter unsupervised. There were also unsecured items next to the beds including, stacks of tires with a storage bin placed on top, posing a risk of injury if they were to fall.