Kids R Us Early Learning Center

The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]

Observation. Licensing Officer observed that a date of enrolment is not kept for 7 children, and this issue remains outstanding.

Character references have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(b)]; Records of staff's work histories have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(c)]

Observation. Licensing Officer observed the following: -while character references have been obtained for 1 staff, the issue still remains outstanding -record of staff's work histories has not been obtained for 1 staff, the issue still remains outstanding

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 Officer observed no evidence that the early childhood educator certificate for 1 staff has been verified by the ECE Registry

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 Officer observed the following: -lower half of the facility walls appear to be in poor repair. The paint on the walls is chipped exposing the drywall. -safety latches on three cupboards are broken making the cupboards accessible to children -in the outdoor play space, the children's play equipment which includes the trucks, riding toys and two water tables appear to be dirty, soiled and have a build up of mildew.

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 Officer observed the facility has emergency supplies however the food rations appear to be inadequate for the number of children in care

The licensee has written, parental consent to release a child to someone other than the parent. [CCLR Sec. 57(3)(b)]

Observation. Licensing Officer observed three children's records in which the parent(s) have listed themselves as the emergency contact.

A record for each child containing a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(i)]; 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. Licensing Officer observed the following: -a record for each child contains a photograph or digital image of child is not kept for 7 children -date of enrolment in the facility is not kept for 7 children -immunization status is not kept for 6 children

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 that the Licensee did not have a record for all outdoor inspections, maintenance, and repairs. Licensing will provide the VCH resource for outdoor space and equipment safety checks.

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)]; Records of staff's work histories have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(c)]; Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]

Observation. Licensing Officer observed the following: -immunization status has not been obtained for 2 staff -character references have not been obtained for 2 staff -record of staff's work histories has not been obtained for 1 staff -criminal records checks on file for two staff are addressed to another facility and a Community College

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 Officer observed documentation for the implementation of the fire drill system has been practiced at least once each month however there was no evidence observed for the implementation of the emergency plan is practiced at least once each year.

Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]

Observation. LO observed that a criminal record check on file for 1 staff is not issued to the facility.

The licensee has not obtained a criminal record check for all persons ordinarily present on the premises. [CCLR Sec. (20)(1)]

Observation. CRCs for applicant and applicant's husband are in progress.

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

Observation. Licensing observed an unsecured cupboard under the kitchen sink containing a variety of chemicals hazardous to children. It appeared that the current safety lock had broken and requires replacing.

Play materials and/or equipment are not safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair. [CCLR Sec. 16(4)(b)]

Observation. In the outdoor play area, Licensing observed a plastic riding car to be broken and not in good repair. This was brought up to the attention of the educators, and after seeing it could not be fixed, the educators removed it from the play area.

Ground Surfacing: The playground surface is free of standing water and debris. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

Observation. Licensing observed a large amount of dry tree debris on the ground that could be harmful to children. Licensee stated that these would be cleaned up over the weekend. Licensing also observed multiple places (ride toys, sandbox toys, water table) with dirty standing water, which was dumped after the children began to use the materials.

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 that the Licensee did not have a record for all outdoor inspections, maintenance, and repairs. Licensing will provide the VCH resource for outdoor space and equipment safety checks.

The licensee has not obtained a criminal record check for all persons ordinarily present on the premises. [CCLR Sec. (20)(1)]

Observation. Licensing observed that the Licensee's criminal record check has expired.

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 that fire and emergency drills were being practiced on alternating months. Licensing reminded the Licensee that an emergency drill does not replace a fire drill.

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. Licensee stated that emergency supplies have expired and require replacing.

Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]

Observation. LO observed that 1 staff has a criminal record check on file that has been issued to another facility.