Central Montessori Child Care - Site C

• 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 items in the Emergency Kit 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. Licensing observed the following: - One child required a Medical Practitioner contact information - One child required their emergency contact information

• 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 the following: - One staff person required a CRC - Three staff require their certificate to be verified.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed the gate going out to the outdoor space is broken, as well as a cupboard hinge in one of the infant/toddler rooms is broken. Licensing is concerned as these to items could cause an injury to a child if not fixed.

• 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. Originally found out of compliance January 3, 2025. Licensing observed that the cubbies and tables have chipped paint and the varnish is wearing on the shelves and tables due to cleaning and sanitizing as well as the daily operations of a child care facility.

• 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 that there were limited materials and toys for children who were participating in the outdoor space. While there were large pieces of equipment available, there were no items to supplement the large piece of equipment. For example, a toy kitchen, there were no items with the kitchen. i.e. pots, pans, dishes, utensils, table for serving. The sandbox. required sand and there were only a few items to play with in the sandbox.

• 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 and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(d)]; 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. Originally found out of compliance on January 3, 2025.

• 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. There are two rooms for this program, they have a variety of equipment (Montessori based) and additional toys / equipment that are play based. There are signs of regular cleaning which is wearing the varnish on the tables and has made it unable to be sanitized and disinfected. To make cleaning easier, it is strongly recommended that staff remove any items that are not used or starting to show signs of wear and tear. The environment should be changed as needed to meet the needs of the children and their current interest.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  The licensee does not keep a current care plan for each child requiring extra support. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)]

  Observation. There is a new child in care, the parent had given staff their Epi-pen, but no care plan was completed.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing any notification of a parent, emergency contact or medical health officer made under CCLR section 55 [notification of illness or injury] is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(g)]; A record for each child containing the name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(d)]; 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)]

• 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. Drills are practiced monthly, but on the month that Emergency drill was conducted, no fire drill was practiced. As discussed, the emergency plan does not have to be a earthquake drill. And fire drills must be practiced every month.

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 following areas were discussed with the manager as not easy to clean, not clean and/or not in good repair or not free from hazards - In two of the rooms there are areas with plastic wrap (on window sills in toddler room and metal rails in baby room). In a nap room, plugs / cord is accessible to children, and the gate between the two playgrounds has a hinge that is broken and fence is difficult to open / close. LO also raised concerns around the broken toilet paper holders.

• 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 are children who require a variety of Care Plans (from Allergies to behavioural), but, there are none available. LO attached Care Plan samples with this report

• 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. Discussion with staff person regarding the environment and areas that require addressing, such as shelving and cupboards that are wearing and cannot be sanitized, edging of bathroom cupboards and seal around sinks in bathroom. It was also noted that the step stools and areas that children use their hands to move should also be cleaned regularly.

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

  The entire outdoor play area is enclosed and constructed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and ensures that children are free of harm. [CCLR Sec. 16(3)(a)(b)]

  Observation. While the outdoor space is fully enclosed, there are items in the space that could be dangerous to children - such as - kiddy pools leaning against fence, sandbox used as storage.

• 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 some of the children's files do not contain an emergency contact or permission to release the child to 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 staff files and observed that information (CRC done by facility with original application, references by facility, resume, proof of training - for BI) was not 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. This is a recurring contravention - LO observed staff records and observed that ECE certificates have not been verified with the registry. While the Manager may have verified the certificates in the past, there is no record showing when they were done. LO recommends printing the page from the ECE Registry that shows the validation information for each certificate.

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

  Medications that staff have agreed to administer are readily accessible to staff and are administered in the correct dosage at the correct times. [CCLR Sec. 53(1)]

  Observation. LO observed a care plan for a child with a life threatening allergy who did not have a request for administration of medication form on file.

• 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. In the children's washroom, LO observed soiled cleaning equipment such as the paper waste bin and the standing broom and dust pan sets.

• 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 program: -an unsecured table fan stored on the top shelf in the nap room which poses a risk of injury if the fan were to fall -the foam protecting the underside of the staircase is in poor repair. There are two sections of the underside which no longer are covered in the foam protector and this poses a risk of injury. LO observed the following in the shared washroom space: -the middle toilet stall appeared to be used as a storage space for staff shoes, a shelving unit, children's prop box and miscellaneous items -a storage bin containing toys and materials and a box were stored on the top shelf above the toilets which poses a risk if one were to fall -toys and materials were stored on the top shelf above the hand washing and change table area which poses a risk if an item were to fall -a toilet bowl brush next to the toilet accessible to children

• 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 all staff records and observed that an ECEIT certificate for 1 staff has not been verified with the registry.