Sandcastle Park Children's Centre

• 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. This was originally found out of compliance on the previous Routine Inspection dated November 5, 2025: LO observed: - departure times are not being consistently captured.

• 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. LO observed an ECE was alone with children for about an hour until the IT staff arrived. Discussion took place to ensure an IT staff is always present during operating hours.

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

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

  Observation. LO observed: - diaper cream accessible to children in the lower washroom - toilet bowl brush accessible to children in both washrooms

• 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 observed: - a staff from another facility (another Infant Toddler care program) owned by the same licensee taking a child from this facility to the other facility. Staff stated as that facility opens late, children from that facility get dropped off at this facility. Once that facility has opened, the staff take the children back to their facility. Also at the end of the day, remaining children are brought to another care program owned by the same licensee to be picked up by parents. Throughout this process, LO observed attendance records are not being updated to reflect the changes. Discussion took place to ensure children are signed in and out at each facility. - departure times are not being consistently captured.

• 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 1 staff had a criminal record check that was addressed to another organization.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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. Due to the age of the home, there will continue to be ongoing maintenance issues. LO observed that there are issues in both bathrooms. Such as peeling cupboards, discolouration, tables peeling /chipped. There is also a small cupboard turned backwards (under the fire extinguisher) that does not appear secure and could easily be tipped over by a child.

• 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. Staff files were reviewed and it was observed that at least one staff has a CRC from another employer and one staff has a ECE certificate that expired. Due to staff using different names than are on their file / certificates, LO was unable to determine which staff was within each room. LO is aware that many staff help in other programs as needed.

• 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. There is one staff who does not have a file on site. Licensee contact stated that it is available, but was not able to produce it prior to the end of the day.

• 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. A staff person is holding an expired ECE certificate. Discussion regarding the exemption process and the responsibility of the licensee contact to ensure it is in place prior to staff working without qualifications. LC stated that the staff has applied for the certificate, and will contact the registry for an update.

• 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. August 9, 2023 - Manager explained that they send photo of lunch on the centre chat that all parents are on. The menu is posted in the facility, but is limited to lunch, snacks are options of fruit/veggies. Manager suggested adding photos of snacks to the chat as a way to share what food was provided. March 20, 2023 - While there is a lunch menu, and a guide of what is offered for afternoon snack, it may not be clear what is offered each day. And it was observed that parents pick up children from outside the facility, so they may not see the menus.

• 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. August 9, 2023 - This shelf remains unsecure, and the second bathroom while appears usable, there is still wear and tear and the bathtub is being used as storage. March 20, 2023 - There is a shelf at the entrance that is not secure and could pose a risk. There is also a second bathroom in this unit that can be accessed during nap time (second floor), there are signs of wear and tear, including peeling of the cupboard.

• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL / Health and HygieneNon-critical

  There is an established program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene. [CCLR Sec. 46(1)]

  Observation. LO observed diaper change / bathroom time. Staff used a change mat that was not cleaned between uses, and one staff was observed to be wearing a single pair of gloves throughout. Children's hands were not washed until all diapers were changed

• 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. While there is a lunch menu, and a guide of what is offered for afternoon snack, it may not be clear what is offered each day. And it was observed that parents pick up children from outside the facility, so they may not see the menus.

• 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. There is a shelf at the entrance that is not secure and could pose a risk. There is also a second bathroom in this unit that can be accessed during nap time (second floor), there are signs of wear and tear, including peeling of the cupboard.

• 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)]

  Observation. LO arrived and observed that the sign in sheet showed 6 children, the manager noticed this too and corrected the sheet to show 7 children in this program.

• 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. Staff files were reviewed and do not match what is on the staff checklist provided. It was also observed that some staff's files do not include CRC, valid first aid, Certificate, validation of Certificate.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• LICENSING / Posting and Advertising of License and CertificateNon-critical

  The certificates, or copies of certificates, of early childhood educators and assistants are prominently displayed in the facility. [CCLR 11(4)]

  Observation. LO observed that copies of certificates, of early childhood educators and assistants are not displayed in the facility

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

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

  Observation. In the children's washroom located on the lower and upper level of the facility, LO observed a toilet bowl cleaner brush accessible by children. In addition, diaper creams were stored on the countertop accessible by children.

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

  Not free from hazards.; Not in good repair.

  Observation. In the outdoor space, LO observed that the ground surfacing such as the wood chips is not adequate, specifically around the fall zones for the play equipment. The landscaping fabric under the wood chips is exposed and creating a tripping hazard. In addition, LO observed that the grass has deteriorated leaving an open area of packed mud. The packed mud is a reoccurring issue in the outdoor space.

• 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. LO observed that the fire extinguisher has not been serviced