Little Steps Child Care Center

• NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICES / NutritionNon-critical

  Information on the food and drink given to children is made available to parents. [CCLR Sec. 48(6)]

  Observation. Licensing observed information on the food given to children is not made available to children.

• 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: - two children did not have medical practitioner contact information - one child's record indicates the parents listed themselves as emergency contacts - one child has an epi pen at the facility however their care plan does not include this information - one child has conflicting information in different records regarding their allergy information

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. LO observed that the bathroom cupboard (under the sink) is accessible and has air freshener spray and water bottle with what appears to be a white cleaning product, these items could be hazardous to children. There are also 3 doors that lead to areas not to be used by children (office, laundry room and storage), these rooms are accessible. Lastly, in the nap room is a wardrobe that is over 4 feet and not anchored to the wall, this could potentially tip over. LO did observe a free standing heater in the nap room, the licensee stated that it is only on if she is in the same room.

• 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 files and noted that there is a child without emergency contact (that is not parents). Also discussed the current Care Plan in place for a child. LO recommended using your own format, as this is a care plan for epi-pen. And it is not easy to follow if the needs the epi pen on not. When completing a care plan include - what the allergy is to, what not to do, what you would see if there is a reaction, and step by step with phone numbers and contact persons, what would staff do, who they would call, etc. Feel free to reach out with any questions.

• 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. ECE certificate has no validation completed. Go to - https://myeceregistry.gov.bc.ca/lookup/certification/ And keep copy of validation.