Little Koala Montessori Academy Childcare

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

  The medications are not being administered to the child in the amount and/or at the times specified by the child's parent or in the child's record or care plan.  [CCLR Sec. 53(1)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing Officer observed medication for a child with a life threatening allergy did not have an updated Request for Administration of Medication form on file.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Furniture, Equipment and FixturesNon-critical

  Furniture or equipment for sleeping is used by only one child at a time, is clean and comfortable, and is appropriate for the size, age and development of the children intended to use it. [CCLR Sec. 15(2)]

  Observation. Licensing Officer observed six children's nap mats that were stacked on top of one another which poses a risk of cross contamination as the bedding was touching one another.

• 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. In the outdoor play space, Licensing Officer observed the fence near the sand box and the deck area appears to be in poor repair. One of the pickets is missing and two pickets are unsecured.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  The licensee does not keep a current care plan for each child requiring extra support. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)]

  Observation. Licensing Officer observed an incomplete care plan for 1 child

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

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

  Observation. LO observed that one staff had a criminal record check on file that had been issued by RCMP.

• 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 ECE certificates had not been verified.

• 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 talked to Licensee Contact about some of the maintenance issues that have been rectified with temporary solutions. LO recommends a long term plan in place to address issues as they arise. It may be helpful to have a clipboard or book for staff to note areas that need addressing. For example, the cover for the back of the toilet, while it has been fixed with duct tape, this is a temporary solution. The trim at the back and sides of the sinks, also have a temporary solution. Also encourage staff to throw out items that are broken or in need of repair.

• 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. The outdoor area has numerous toys / equipment that is broken. There are also toys in the space that are used to block off pipes and areas that staff do not want children to access.

• 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. It has been noted in previous reports, that the outdoor space will require an ongoing plan to ensure is it maintained and is free from harm. Over time, the outdoor area has begun to slope and the pavement has large cracks in it. It is also concerning that the fence is on an angle into the space. There is a deck that appears to have widespread discoloration and stains with surface damage and loose floorboards that are creaking as you walk. A long term and short term plan should be put in place to address these issues.