Lil' Chickadees Infant/Toddler Child Care Centre

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Behavioural GuidanceNon-critical

  Behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of each child. [CCLR Sec.51(1)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that during the inspection, children participated in free play, snack and then circle time where all the children were provided chairs for circle. Some the children did not want to participate in the circle after a few minutes by climbing off their chair and either trying to crawl or step away, but a staff member would bring them back and place them back in the chair. While there were children engaged in the circle time, for the children who did not want to participate there were no other toys and materials set up for the children to explore while having the opportunity to listen to the circle time at the same time.

• 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 that the children were not being supervised by the by qualified employees according to the legislation.

• 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. The facility is clean and well maintained, but in the bathroom the tiles are spongy and beginning to lift. Licensing is concerned that maybe due to the moisture, there is a health risk of possible mold to begin to develop.

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

  The entire outdoor play area is enclosed and constructed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and ensures that children are free of harm. [CCLR Sec. 16(3)(a)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing observed 4 concrete tiles which are used to cover holes from previous posts in the ground. Licensing is concerned the concrete slabs present a risk of injury if a child trips on or onto the concrete tile.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  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 observed items in the emergency plan have expired.

• 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. Licensing observed an Educator was unable to provide appropriate documentation for a volunteer who was at the facility during the inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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

  The entire outdoor play area is enclosed and constructed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and ensures that children are free of harm. [CCLR Sec. 16(3)(a)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that along the tree line there are areas where children are able to wander from the group which presents a health and safety concern.

• 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 Officer observed that a child's care plan had not been updated, which presents a health risk to a child.

• 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 a daily log was not being kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. The facility is clean and well maintained, but it was observed that some of the mats are starting to tear at the corners and therefore are unable to be sanitized. And in the bathroom there is some maintenance that is happening around the sink. The Manager did state that there is a plumber coming this weekend and they will plan how to finish the bathroom work.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(d)]

• STAFFING / Additional criminal record checksNon-critical

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

• 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. Previous certificates have been validated, but there are new certificates posted in the facility and their validation is not in each file.