Blueberry Field Child Care Inc.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Behavioural GuidanceNon-critical

  Employees and parents are provided a written statement of the licensee's policy on behavioural guidance. [CCLR Sec.51(1)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing observed the employees and parents are not provided a written statement of the licensee's policy on behavioral guidance.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].

  Observation. Licensing observe the following: - The bleach and water solution was not being changed often enough to be as effective as required. - A sanitizing solution was not available to staff after changing a child's diaper.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  Current policies and procedures are kept as required . [CCLR Sec.56 (1) and CCALA 19]

  Observation. Originally found out of compliance on September 29, 2025. Licensing observed that the Licensee staff was not able to provide current policies and procedure.

• 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 the program has infants enrolled in the program which are from 11 months to 14 months of age and children who are 24 months of age but lack both educational and durable for both indoor and outdoor toys and material to meet their developmental needs.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Safe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Maintenance of Equipment: A log is kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. Licensing observed that a log is not kept of all inspection, maintenance and repairs.

• 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. Licensing observed the educator's certificate had not been verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry.

• 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. Licensing observed that it was noted in September 2025 inspection report that staff were practicing fire drills once each month except the month an emergency drill was conducted. When reviewing the document which indicates when the fire and emergency drills have been practiced the staff have continued to either conduct a fire drill or an emergency drill in the month, but not both drill on a different day in one month.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  Current policies and procedures are kept as required . [CCLR Sec.56 (1) and CCALA 19]

  Observation. Originally found out of compliance on September 29, 2025. Licensee stated that she had not completed updating the policies and procedures.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  Current policies and procedures are kept as required . [CCLR Sec.56 (1) and CCALA 19]

  Observation. Originally found out of compliance on September 29, 2025. Licensee stated that she had not completed updating the policies and procedures.

• 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. Licensing observed the following: -Two children required their Immunization status - Two children child require emergency contact information - One child requires their MSP#, Immunization status, Start date, Emergency contact information

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Access by OthersNon-critical

  Reasonable steps have been taken to prevent a person who is not permitted access to a child, from accessing that child while in the care of the licensee. [CCLR Sec.50]

  Observation. Licensing observed that the doors are left open to enter the facility without any restriction in accessing a child.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Group Sizes and Employee to Children RatiosNon-critical

  Staff ratios and group sizes comply with Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]

  Observation. Originally found out of compliance on March 17, 2025. Licensing observed that the staff with their Infant Toddler credentials had left for the day and the remaining child was with an ECE staff member.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].

  Observation. Licensing observed the following: Staff are not following cleaning and sanitizing procedures to assist in preventing the spread of germs and cross contamination Children have a access to the recycling where hazardous containers are placed for recycling.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  Current policies and procedures are kept as required . [CCLR Sec.56 (1) and CCALA 19]

  Observation. Licensing observed that the staff do not have access to the current policies and procedures.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  There is an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing observed the licensee does not have an emergency plan which sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.

• 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 Feb 12, 2025 Licensing observed the gymnasium used in the morning for the first two who arrived only had the activity of a toddler size climber and a pile of Duplo for activities

• 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. Originally found out of compliance on December 19, 2024 Licensing observed the following: - Two children's require their immunization status - one child requires their emergency contact and a medical practitioner contact

• 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. Originally found out of compliance on December 19, 2024. Licensing observed a staff's CRC was for the previous work/education institution and was not valid.

• 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. Licensing observed that the licensee was unable to provide the following information for one of the staff: Certificate verified, Immunization information.

• 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. Licensing observed that the staff were practicing fire drills once each month except the month an emergency drill was conducted.

• 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. January 2, 2025 - LO reviewed emergency cards, they were available and legible. There is still one child with NO Medical practitioner, Medical insurance or emergency contact other than parent. December 19 - Children's files were reviewed and the following was missing from some children - Medical practitioner, medical insurance, last day in care. There was one child who had their registration form printed on pages that were already printed making it hard to read with some information illegible.

• 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. The Manager and staff person showed LO emails from the CRR branch that state CRC's have been applied for. These emails will be kept in staff files.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Group Sizes and Employee to Children RatiosNon-critical

  Staff ratios and group sizes comply with Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]

  Observation. During inspection LO observed 2 staff, one is an ECE / IT and the second is an ECE assistant. While LO is aware that the second staff is starting her ECE program in the New Year, this staffing schedule does not meet the regulation for staff ratios for GCC (under 36 months).

• 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. Children's files were reviewed and the following was missing from some children - Medical practitioner, medical insurance, last day in care. There was one child who had their registration form printed on pages that were already printed making it hard to read with some information illegible.

• 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. Staff files were reviewed for the two staff working today, both have CRC's but as they are from their previous work/educational institutions they are not valid for this location. It was also observed that two other staff who occasionally work in this space have expired CRC's and a third file has no CRC.

• 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. The fire / emergency drill sheet has either fire OR emergency drills done monthly. Fire drills must be completed every month, which they do not appear to be. And you are only required to do an emergency drill annually. This emergency drill would be any emergency other than fire (lock down, earthquake - shelter in place or evacuate with supplies, gas leak, secondary location if you must leave, etc.) It was also discussed some techniques to make evacuation easier - have emergency cards in with first aid, make an emergency backpack (include emergency cards/diapers/cookies/items you need if you may be away for a few hours) and keep one at each exit. It is also a good idea to go for walks to help teach children safe walking skills, as this will help with evacuations.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  There is current log of minor incidents, illnesses and unexpected events, that did not require medical attention and were not reportable incidents described in Schedule H. [CCLR Sec. 56 (1)(f)]

  Observation. There is a log book on site, and it is available, but is not being used. This is a log that is used to note any incident that occurred. While it may not be reportable, it may become reportable at a later date. It may also be a log of incidents that are minor, but when reviewed together, add up to help you support a child or family.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  For each child requiring extra support, the licensee keeps a current care plan showing the required information. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)(2)]

  Observation. There is a child with asthma, while they do have information in the file, there is no medication form or care plan showing what signs to look for and what to do if there are symptoms.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  There is current log of minor incidents, illnesses and unexpected events, that did not require medical attention and were not reportable incidents described in Schedule H. [CCLR Sec. 56 (1)(f)]

  Observation. There is a log book available, but no information has been noted. It is important that the log book include information that is outside of the norm, and may include information shared with or by parents, incidents, owies, illness, etc.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(c)]; 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. Of the five children on site, only three were signed in, which was corrected once pointed out. It was also noted that some children's files were missing emergency.

• 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. One staff person has an ECE certificate that is not validated.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

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

  Observation. One staff person does not have a valid CRC on site.