Connections Kids Club - Cook

• 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 Feb. 28, 2024. Licensing observed the Licensee does not keep a current record for each child showing the information required. It was discussed that if was difficult to gather all the information due to it being spring break and most of the families are away for Spring break.

• 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 found out of compliance on March 6, 2026. Licensing found that maintenance of equipment: a log was not kept for all inspections.

• 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. Originally found out of compliance on February 28, 2024. Licensing observed the following: -Two staff both need verification with evidence of the person's training and skills have been obtained. -Two staff require to update their First Aid Certificate

• 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. Originally found out of compliance on March 6, 2026. Licensing observed the Licensee has not completed an emergency drill.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Originally found out of compliance on March 6, 2026. Licensing observed a bottle of milky coloured liquid that was being used to clean the tables, when asked what was in the bottle the staff stated they didn't know.

• 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. Originally found out of compliance on March 6, 2026. Licensing observed staff did not know where the medication was stored regarding a child's care plan.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed the licensee is not following the two step method of cleaning and sanitizing. Licensing is concerned there is a risk of the spread of germs and diseases

• 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 emergency food for the emergency plan had expired. This presents a concern for the program to be able to respond to and recover if there is an emergency.

• 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. Licensing observed a child's care plan is out of date and needed to be updated before the child is to return to the facility program.

• 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: -Start Dates are required on all files who are enrolled in the program. -Four children required their Medical Ins Plan # - One child requires immunization status - One child requires Emergency contact information -Two children require medical practitioner contact information.

• 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 the staff do not keep a log of inspections, maintenance and repairs.

• STAFFING / Character and Skill RequirementsNon-critical

  Character references have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(b)]; Copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(d)]

  Observation. Licensing observed the following: Two staff need both their Responsible Adult documentation and references on file.

• 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 the Licensee has not completed an emergency drill.

• 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. Comments from previous inspection: Some children's records are missing start date and immunization status. During this inspection visit LO reviewed a sampling of children's records. There are children on site for a Spring Break camp that are attending from another program (Tait) and LO observed that several were missing immunization status.

• STAFFING / Character and Skill RequirementsNon-critical

  Evidence of compliance with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs has not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(b)]; Character references have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(b)]; Copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(d)]; Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]

  Observation. Comments from previous inspection: Certificates are available, but do not show evidence of total hours of training. One CRC must be renewed. During this inspection visit LO reviewed a sampling of staff files and did not observe evidence of training for 4 staff who work as RAs. Also observed as missing from staff files: • references for 4 staff • immunization status for 1 staff (immunization status form was not completed, only signed) • ECEA certificate validation for 1 staff • current criminal record check clearance for 1 staff

• 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. Some children's records are missing start date and immunization status.

• STAFFING / Character and Skill RequirementsNon-critical

  Copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(d)]; Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]

  Observation. Certificates are available, but do not show evidence of total hours of training. One CRC must be renewed.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. There is one child with a care plan that includes the use of Benadryl. The medication is not available.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  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. Children's files and emergency cards are missing emergency contact person other than parent, and care card/medical insurance information.

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

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

  Observation. LO observed that the top of the storage cabinet and kitchen cabinetry is used to store program equipment, toys, kitchen supplies and materials. Discussion took place with regards to storing items in an alternate location.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Character references have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(b)]; Copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(d)]

  Observation. LO reviewed all staff records and the following was observed: -character reference checks have not been obtained for 1 staff -evidence for Responsible Adult training such as copies of diplomas, certificates or other training and skills have not been obtained for 1 staff