Time To Grow Learning Centre

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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 July 10, 2025 Licensing observed the policies for behavior guidance for children under 36 months have not been updated at this time.

• 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. Licensing observed that there were no "Request for Administration of Medication" forms filled out if a child was to received medication.

• 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: - A staff did not wash a child's hands after changing their diaper and did not remove their gloves before coming out to the main area and taking another child to the washroom to have their diaper checked. Licensing is concerned that this could cause the spread of germs and illnesses. - the opening room for the infants and toddlers still had chairs on the tables that could fall from the table if bumped. Licensing is concerned there is a risk of a possible injury if a chair was to fall.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  Current policies and procedures that are intended to guide employees in the care and supervision of children are not kept. [CCLR Sec.56 (1)(d)] Topics of such policies should include but not be limited to: meaningful supervision of children both inside and outside the facility; meaningful interactions with children both inside and outside the facility; meal times; bottle-feeding; nap time practices; toileting/diapering.

  Observation. Licensing observed the behavior guidance policy is limited and does not meet the necessary information for the age and development of care. E.g. bottle feeding, toilet training, biting, separation anxiety.

• 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 to no activities set up for the children as they entered the classroom. Once an activity was completed the staff would put it away, leaving nothing on the table for the child to access or the staff to role model the activity and provide social interactions with the children. It was also observed a circle was conducted for 40 to 45 minutes, with limited movement. Children sat in a semi circle, with minimal child participation, and little to no large movement. When children started the fidget a staff person would have the child sit on them or beside them. This is concerning to licensing, as the children had only been sitting on chairs or the floor prior to the circle time as there were no activities around the class room to access or engage in areas of development. i.e. fine/gross motor activities, social/emotional interactions, cognitive activities. It was all teacher focused. Please note - Developmentally Appropriate Practice for circle time for under 3-year-olds, focuses on short, engaging activities that are responsive to their short attention spans and developmental needs. It should be a fun and interactive experience, rhythm and movement and not a sit-and-listen activity.

• 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: - Ones child requires, Medical Ins. Plan #, immunization status - One child requires, medical contact information - Two children require, Start dates

• STAFFING / Absent or Discontinued EmployeesNon-critical

  An employee who has ceased employment has not been replaced with an appropriately qualified person. [CCLR Sec. 38]

  Observation. Licensing observed the manager was not replaced within 30 days as per the legislation.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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 following: The outdoor space: the children did not have access to toys and equipment or activities, which encourages physical, intellectual, language, social, and emotional development as stated in Schedule G. - sports balls, were deflated and weathered, - a minimal amount of toys in the sand box area, - a warn and dirty, children's kitchen, - no materials, toys or activities in the log cabin. The cabin has cracked siding. The number of items in the space provided did not meet the capacity of the two groups using the space at the time of the visit.

• 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 there were three criminal record checks that were not available to licensing at the time of the inspection for individuals who are over the age of 12 that are ordinarily present on the premises while children are present.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a)name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number (MSP number does not apply to REC only) and immunization status.
  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a)name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number (MSP number does not apply to REC only) and immunization status.
  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a)name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number (MSP number does not apply to REC only) and immunization status.
  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
• A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene.
  3060 - CCLR 46(1)

• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a)name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number (MSP number does not apply to REC only) and immunization status.

  Observation. Licensing reviewed five children's files. One file did not contain immunization status.

  Corrective action. Ensure a record is kept for each child showing immunization status.

  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)

• 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 a lack of materials and toys available for children in the outdoor area. It was recommended to review what was in the toy sheds and storage containers available to the staff/children to be able to access during outdoor activities. It was explained there needed to be enough activities for the maximum capacity of children using the space at one time.

• 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. It appears the licensee does not keep a maintenance log for the inspections, maintenance and repairs. Licensing to provide a resource.

• 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. A staff person's CRC had expired

• 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 emergency plan had not been practiced at least once this year.