Fantasy Island At Beth Tikvah

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

  The medications are not readily accessible to employees. [CCLR Sec. 53(1)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that an EpiPen prescribed for a specific child was stored in a storage room rather than being kept in a location where it was immediately accessible to staff in the event of an emergency. Licensing also observed that the EpiPen remained inside the classroom while the child was outdoors during outdoor play.

• 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 reviewed children's records: - One child did not have a medical insurance plan number - One child’s allergy on their emergency consent card did not match the allergy information posted in the classroom. Also, the child’s care plan on file was signed in January 2025. Licensing observed some arrival and departure times are not being captured.

• 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. Licensing observed one staff did not have valid documentation to support their certificate was verified using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry.

• Housekeeping and MaintenanceNon-critical

  Written sanitation plan, simple and direct which states the following: specific name of products to be used, method of application and contact time, product specifications noted (pre-cleaning, rinsing), frequency of cleaning, date the plan was written/reviewed.

  Observation. Licensee could not locate a sanitation plan. Janitorial service hired for daily cleaning.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. Children's files were available and organized, but some were missing medical insurance information. It was also observed that information that was missing on emergency card was found in the registration paperwork or via versa. The concern with this is, if staff only took emergency cards in emergency not all information may be available. While staff person was observed signing children in, there was a period where not all children were signed in as they arrived, it is important that the sign in form is accurate at all times.

• 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. staff files were noted as completed, but a few ECE / ECE Assistant certificates do not have any sign of being validated.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. Centre has files for children's records and separate emergency cards, while most are complete between the two, some were missing immunization, dr. and permission for emergency care

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. At today's inspection - LO reviewed files and emergency cards, which have not been updated since last visit. As noted below, files continue to be missing - immunization, emergency contact, information given by parent, medical insurance plan number, doctor's contact and permission for emergency care. Manager stated that she will be reviewing the files and updating the forms to use one single type moving forward. LO will return early summer to review files. As noted March 14, 2023 - LO reviewed 17 children's files. 3 appear complete with the remainder either missing Immunization record, emergency contact, record of any relevant into given by the parent or medical insurance plan number. It was also noted that there are various types of forms used, which can make it more confusing to ensure all information is in the file. An inspection checklist that includes children's files checklist is included with this report, and is recommended to be used when reviewing files. It is also recommended that all paperwork be kept in a single location with all required documentation that licensing will review each year.

• 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. LO reviewed 17 children's files. 3 appear complete with the remainder either missing Immunization record, emergency contact, record of any relevant into given by the parent or medical insurance plan number. It was also noted that there are various types of forms used, which can make it more confusing to ensure all information is in the file. An inspection checklist that includes children's files checklist is included with this report, and is recommended to be used when reviewing files. It is also recommended that all paperwork be kept in a single location with all required documentation that licensing will review each year.

• 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 10 staff files, and noted that only 2 appear to have the appropriate documentation. An inspection checklist that includes staff checklist is included with this report, and is recommended to be used when reviewing files. It is also recommended that all paperwork be kept in a single location / file folder with individual sections for each staff. It was also observed that a child's permission to administer medication form was mixed in with staff files.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• GeneralNon-critical

  Free of pest infestations – IPM program in place

  Observation. Mouse droppings still observed on the floors of the toy storage room.

• CD OutbreaksNon-critical

  Outbreak procedures established and in place

  Observation. Unable to locate written GI outbreak procedures.

• GeneralNon-critical

  Facility has an established Bed Bug policy (Recommendation)

• GeneralNon-critical

  Free of pest infestations – IPM program in place

  Observation. A dead mouse was found in a trap in the toy storage room (behind filing cabinet). Mouse droppings observed on the floors and some shelves in this storage room. Premises is serviced routinely by Orkin Pest Control, servicing organized by Beth Tikvah main office.

• Housekeeping and MaintenanceNon-critical

  Spill kit contents readily available with instructions for the clean up of body fluid and blood (Recommendation).

  Observation. Recommended that a preassembled spill kit be available in event of need to clean up blood, vomit, diarrhea, and/or other body fluids. The contents of these kits should include: • garbage bags and masking tape • disposable gloves (non-latex) • paper towels • detergent • bleach or disinfectant • bucket • mop, cloths, brushes

• 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. This is a recurring contravention - the outdoor space has items such as garbage bag, metal and wood that appears to be used for building. While the indoor area has shelving and equipment that is in need of repair. LO recommends using checklist to ensure each area is clean and free from hazards on a daily basis.

• 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 that staff files are not complete and do not match the checklist provided.

• 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 observed that staff files are not complete, with information missing and files for staff who no longer work at the facility mixed in with current staff files.

• 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. LO observed the following: -in the outdoor space, a stack of high chairs which appear to be dirty and soiled. -chipped paint on the purple and blue shelving units in the classroom. The shelving units appears to be in poor repair and no longer easy to clean. -facility walls in the classroom space appear to be stained and soiled leaving a visible residue. The walls are not clean and no longer easy to clean.

• 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. LO reviewed all children's records and the following was observed: -emergency contact is not kept for 2 children -photograph or digital image is not kept for 7 children

• 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 all staff files and the following was observed: -work histories have not been obtained for 3 staff -character references have not been obtained for 3 staff -immunization status has not been obtained for 3 staff -criminal record checks have not been obtained for 5 staff. In addition, criminal record checks on file for 2 staff have expired.

• 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 that the staff records did not contain evidence that the certificates have been verified for 4 staff