Crayon Box Learning Center

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 Licensee is not following the manufactures recommendations for the playpens being used for children to sleep. The licensee has pulled out the sleep mat that is part of the playpen and has replaced it with a mattress.

• 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: The counters have a rubber mat on the base of the counter, which prevents the educators from cleaning and sanitizing. Licensing is concern that this presents a risk of the spreading germs and illnesses. The playpens used for rest time for children are not identified for sleeping. There were additional playpen base mats stacked on top of each other in the playpen to create comfort. Licensing is concerned that this poses a safety concern in addition to not following the manufactures safety guidelines.

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

  All indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are suitable for the age and development of the children, safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair. [CCLR Sec. 16(4)]

  Observation. Licensing observed the following: - Outdoor sandboxes were not being maintained for outdoor play. - In one of the rooms, the tables were placed so the toys were blocked from being accessible.

• 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 enrolled in the program did not have a current care plan showing the required information. Licensing is concerned the child is not receiving the support that meets the child's age and developmental needs.

• 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 on July 28, 2023. Licensing observed the licensee continues to use the mattresses made from cloth, which are porous, making the mattress difficult to clean when the mattress gets wet and or dirty.

• 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 on July 28, 2023. Licensing observed the licensee continues to use the mattresses made from cloth, which are porous, making the mattress difficult to clean when the mattress gets wet and or dirty.

• 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 the mattresses made from cloth are porous, making the mattress difficult to clean when the mattress gets wet and or dirty.

• 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 in a classroom that a log was not kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs.

• 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 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.

• 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. Looking through the storage container, Licensing confirmed there were only minimal amount of activities to support a capacity of 16 children in the space. Educators may want to think about the kind of activities that children have access to inside and duplicating it to the outside. e.g. art, painting, building, pretend play materials: dishes, pots, pans, variety of cars and animals, for dramatic and pretend play, reading area etc. Licensing did observed there is more shade on the one side of the outside space but limited in the other areas that are accessible to the children. As per the Director of Standards of Practice (DOLSOP) - Safe Play space states: The licensee must ensure that enough shade is provided to protect children from sunburn and sunstroke. Licensee to consider possible sun shades or sails.

• 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. It was observed that items are stored above 4 feet that are not secured in spaces where children have access,

• 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 out door 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 of log for 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 in the year.

No violations recorded at this inspection.