Crayon Box Learning Center Inc.

• 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 that two children's records need to be show the information required. One child required emergency contact updated One child required their Medical Insurance Number

• 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. Originally found out of compliance on October 9, 2024. Licensing observed deflated balls have been removed, the balls that are currently provided need more air in order for the toy to be used as it was designed and to avoid possible injury.

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

  Children are adequately supervised by qualified employees in sufficient numbers to meet the needs of each child. [CCLR Sec.34(1)]

  Observation. Licensing observed there was one less staff in attendance when there was 4 or more children under the age of 36 months, which was agreed upon in order to have an exemption approved.

• 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 in the outdoor storage area balls that were deflated and inside a minimal amount of books on the book shelf and some which were not in good repair.

• 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 that children's care plans have expired.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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 there are children enrolled in the facility who require care plans.

• 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 some changes have been made to the outdoor space, but are incomplete. The large equipment needs maintenance work as well as additional toys and materials are to be added to the outdoor space to provide a comprehensive and coordinated program outside. The new Licensee is planning to make the changes to the outdoor space in order to meet legislative requirements.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed a classroom where the furniture requires cleaning and sanitizing, as well as repairs. Licensing also observed the books on the book shelf were few and in disrepair, when Licensing spoke to a staff member they were removed and new books were placed on the shelf also meeting the capacity of the children in the class room.

• 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. A storage container was cracked and broken, which stored outside items. There are logs in the outdoor space that are rotting and need to be repaired or replaced. The sandbox requires a cover large enough to cover all of the sandbox area. There needs to be enough activities for the maximum capacity of children using the space at one time, currently there is not enough toys and equipment to meet one group of 30months to school age, capacity 25.

• 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 the child's care plan had not been updated and the medication had expired.

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 a large group of children in the sandbox platform area. The day was very sunny and there was only a limited amount of shade for the children. In the areas where there was shade there were no activities to access at the time of the inspection. i.e. playhouse 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. Licensing confirmed there were only minimal amount of activities for the 34 children who where in the space. Educators may want to think about the activities that children have access to inside and moving it to the outside. e.g. art, painting, building, pretend play materials: dishes, animals, reading area.

• 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 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.