Peaceful Bilingual Early Learning Centre

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Behavioural GuidanceNon-critical

  Employees and parents are provided a written statement of the licensee's policy on behavioural guidance. [CCLR Sec.51(1)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing observed the licensee was not providing a written statement to the employees and parents on behavioural guidance.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].

  Observation. Licensing observed the licensee did not have a cleaning and sanitizing procedure during the inspection, which presents a risk of cross contamination and the spread of germs.

• 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 the licensee was not keeping a log of inspections, maintenance and repairs.

• STAFFING / Additional criminal record checksNon-critical

  All persons over the age of 12 that are ordinarily present on the premises while children are present are of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for each person. [CCLR Sec 20]

  Observation. Licensing observed one of the criminal record checks had recently expired.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. LO observed that the children's nap mats were stacked vertically, allowing the bedding to touch from mat to the next which poses a risk of cross contamination.

• 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, LO observed that a pink riding toy appears to be in poor repair. The plastic basket on the back is broken and cracked which poses a potential for an injury to occur.

• 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 a criminal record check on file for one staff is addressed to another facility.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing any special instruction respecting the childs diet, medication, participation in a program of activities, or other matter relevant to the childs care that is given by the childs parent to the licensee and agreed to by the licensee is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(h)]; 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 and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(d)]; 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. LO observed that the records for one child were missing. LO observed that a child's records indicate that they have a nut allergy; however, the records do not include instructions from the child's parent about course of action to take if a reaction occurs.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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. LO observed the following: -The manager lifted and moved a crying child from the front entrance to the nap room without coming down to his level, acknowledging his feelings or comforting him -A second child who was crying followed the manager and child into the unlit nap room and the manager closed the door. A staff stated that the two children were taken into the nap room so other children would not become upset. -LO observed that while in the nap room, the two children appeared to be come increasingly upset and continued to cry as they stood by the nap room door. The manager did not appear to comfort the children or use strategies to help the children calm. -Several times during the inspection the manager physically directed one of the upset children by holding his forearm.

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

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

  Observation. LO observed a child's records indicated that the child required an EpiPen; however, the manager did not know if one was on site. The manager contacted the child's parent and was informed that the EpiPen was located in the child's backpack which was located outside the front entrance.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Hazardous Objects and SubstancesNon-critical

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

  Observation. LO observed the following: - Unsecured blind cords accessible by children in the indoor play space and in the nap room - Several bottles of hand sanitizer and sunscreen on a shelf and insecticide in an unsecured cabinet in the outdoor space, accessible to children - An unsecured floor lamp with an unsecured cord next to a child's bed in the nap room. The lamp was removed during the inspection - A large kitchen knife in a bowl on the counter top accessible by children. The knife was removed during the inspection - A liquid air freshener on the counter top and a bottle of insecticide on the floor in the washroom, both accessible by children. These were removed during the inspection - Cleaning gloves and a used sponge on the toilet tank accessible by children. These were removed during the inspection

• 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. LO observed that the manager does not keep a current care plan for a child with a life threatening allergy

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(c)]; 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 and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(d)]; 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. LO observed the following: - The sign in and out sheet for today had not been completed and the daily attendance record for June did not appear complete - The medical insurance plan number for 1 child was missing - The start date for 1 child was missing - The contact information for a medical practitioner was missing for 2 children

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

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

  Observation. LO observed the following: - The criminal record check for 1 staff was not obtained through the Ministry's Criminal Record Review Program - The references for 1 staff were missing