Baby Steps Infant and Toddler Care

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Continuous Supervision RequiredNon-critical

  Children are supervised at all times by a person who is an educator, an assistant or a responsible adult. [CCLR Sec. 39(1)]

  Observation. Licensing observed when inspecting the nap room area children were awake, but were not being supervised or monitored.

• 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. Licensing observed a climber in the middle of the main play area. Licensing is concerned as there appears to be limited resilient material on the floor to prevent a child from injury.

• PROGRAM / Program of activitiesNon-critical

  Children are provided with a comprehensive and coordinated program of indoor and outdoor activities that is designed for the development and care of the children, and is appropriate for the age and development of the children. [CCLR Sec. 44(1)(a)(b)(c) and Schedule(G)]

  Observation. Licensing observed children were limited outside to very few or no toys for the number of children present. The large equipment is to dirty and not accessible to children.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. Licensing observed a climber in the middle of the main play area. Licensing is concerned as there appears to be limited resilient material on the floor.

• STAFFING / Continuing health of employeesNon-critical

  There is evidence of employees' continued compliance with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs. [CCLR Sec 21(1)]

  Observation. Licensing observed a staff's immunization record was not included in her file.

• PROGRAM / Program of activitiesNon-critical

  Children are provided with a comprehensive and coordinated program of indoor and outdoor activities that is designed for the development and care of the children, and is appropriate for the age and development of the children. [CCLR Sec. 44(1)(a)(b)(c) and Schedule(G)]

  Observation. Originally found out of compliance on August 22, 2023 Licensing observed children were again limited to very few or not enough toys for the number children, age and development. Licensing observed while there are toys in baskets in one room that are out of children's reach, these toys are also needed in the other room in order to provide modelling and coordinated activities for children in their play.

• PROGRAM / Program of activitiesNon-critical

  Children are provided with a comprehensive and coordinated program of indoor and outdoor activities that is designed for the development and care of the children, and is appropriate for the age and development of the children. [CCLR Sec. 44(1)(a)(b)(c) and Schedule(G)]

  Observation. Licensing observed children were limited to very few or no toys for the number of children present.

• STAFFING / Additional criminal record checksNon-critical

  All persons over the age of 12 that are ordinarily present on the premises while children are present are of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for each person. [CCLR Sec 20]

  Observation. Licensing observed a staff's CRC had expired.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]

  Observation. While most files are complete for there, and there is contact information for all parents, 2 of the children do not have emergency contacts available.

• 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. All staff have their ECE certificates posted, but not all are currently validated

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. The toilet seat in the bathroom has cracks in it, and therefore are areas where it cannot be easily cleaned. All surfaces must be nonporous to ensure they are clean. Discussed with the manager the importance of having a maintenance plan in place to address issues, not only as they arise, but also long term projects that could be more expensive or labour intensive (painting, outdoor space - seeding, replacing mats, etc.).

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Heated WaterNon-critical

  Heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius. [CCLR Sec. 47]

  Observation. The sink in the bathroom has the hot water reduced so the flow is limited, while this does reduce the amount of hot water, the water is still above 49C. Discussed option to reduce the hot water tank - which will take 24-48 hours to bring the temperature down, or you can purchase a hot water regulator to be installed at the sink that children have access to.