Pioneer Daycare Center

• 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 following items were observed during this inspection: - window bench in the main room, the vinyl material was peeling which left areas unable to be sanitized - bathroom requires a cleaning, you can see handprints in the dust on the toilet bowl tank, the cupboard (in both bathrooms) does not latch and there are cleaning supplies store accessible to children - areas in the rooms appear to require a deep clean, there are numerous shelving units in the spaces that have been added for additional storage, these make it hard to clean due to the amount of equipment /items throughout the space.

• 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. While the outdoor play area is enclosed, there are areas where the fencing (orange snow fencing) is falling down and there are spots that children could egress. There are also areas where there are weeds and blackberry bushes (thorny) that children could get injured due to.

• 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. Children's files were reviewed and some children were missing information from their emergency card that was observed in their files. But one child did not have an emergency card or file available and was missing the following - second parent's contact information, emergency contact (in addition to parent), medical insurance information and immunization. Manager followed up with LO and shared the noted child's immunization status and medical insurance information. Still outstanding is emergency contact / second parents contact. It was also observed that attendance was not kept upon arrival of LO. At 9:45 a staff was observed to be writing in all children's attendance to that point. At 11:15 LO observed the attendance to show 26 children, but 27 children were in care.

• 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. Recurring June 17, 2026 - Files were reviewed and two are missing CRC's completed through CRRB in Victoria. 1 staff is also missing references, immunization status and one is missing validation of the ECE certificate. Manager was able to share one of the above noted staff persons CRC's, but also confirmed that the second staff does not have a CRC and will apply in the coming days. It is important that prior to working with children, all staff must have required documentation in place, this includes CRC's. Feb. 26, 2026 - Files were reviewed and some have CRC's from local RCMP. All CRC's must be done through your facilities account within Criminal Record Review Branch in Victoria. May 29, 2025 - Files were reviewed and have various items missing - validation, references, CRC, immunization status.

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Staff are trained in the implementation of the fire drill system and the emergency plan, including the use of any equipment noted in the fire drill system and emergency plan. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(a)]

  Observation. LO requested that Manager send (email) a copy of the fire / emergency drill records as it was not observed while on site. As of June 18, it had not been received.

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 bathroom is showing signs of water damage and needing a deep clean. there are areas of the walls that appear to have discoloured and there are some chips in the paint.

• 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. Files were reviewed and have various items missing - validation, references, CRC, immunization status.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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 observed medical practitioner information missing for some children.

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed an expired Epi Pen for a child with an Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan.

• 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)]; 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 reviewed the children's records which were missing information such as medical insurance plan number, medical practitioner and emergency contact.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed a life threatening allergy emergency action plan for a child that did not have an Epi pen on site.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing reviewed staff files and two staff did not have a current Criminal Record Check.

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed an expired Epi pen for a child with an anaphylaxis care plan

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

  Not free from hazards.; Not in good repair.

  Observation. LO observed random toys and furniture such as: an easels, boxes, paper, tables, broken toys, cardboard, snow shovel, cleaning accessories, among other items piled up at the edge of the outdoor covered area accessible to children and posing a hazard.