South Central Montessori Child Care Ltd.

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

  Medications that staff have agreed to administer are readily accessible to staff and are administered in the correct dosage at the correct times. [CCLR Sec. 53(1)]

  Observation. Licensing observed the following: - In Room A: - one medication has expired - In Room C: - one medication has expired - two children requiring medications for medical conditions had inconsistent and incomplete information in their emergency record

• 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 snacks given to children is not made available to parents.

• 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. Licensing observed that there were limited outdoor play materials accessible to children. Discussion took place to have materials accessible to children.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  For each child requiring extra support, the licensee keeps a current care plan showing the required information. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)(2)]

  Observation. Licensing reviewed an emergency record that indicated to contact parents if symptoms occur however there was no other information provided. Staff also were unaware of this information.

• 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: - In Room A: - one child had an incomplete medical insurance plan number - In Room B: - four children did not have medical practitioner contact information.

• 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 an Early Childhood Educators certificate for 1 staff is not prominently displayed in the facility

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

  Medications that staff have agreed to administer are readily accessible to staff and are administered in the correct dosage at the correct times. [CCLR Sec. 53(1)]

  Observation. LO observed the following: -In Room A, a Request for Administration of Medication form on file for 1 child is incomplete -In Room D, a Request for Administration of Medication form on file for 1 child is incomplete -In Room C, information for a child who requires the administration of medication to be administered by a staff, the prescription number on the medication differs from the prescription number indicated on the Request for Administration of Medication form

• 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. In Room D, LO observed that the facility walls and baseboards in the children's washroom appear to be dirty, soiled and stained.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. In the classroom spaces, LO observed the following: -unsecured bi-fold doors in Room A, B, and C which pose a risk of harm to children in care -two unsecured shelving units in Room B, three unsecured shelving units in Room C and two unsecured shelving units in Room D. The unsecured shelving units pose a risk of harm in the event that they tip or fall on a child in care.

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

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

  Observation. In Room D, LO observed a metal art drying rack next to the toilet in the children's washroom. Due to the placement of the art drying rack it appears that there is an inadequate amount of space for a child to use the toilet and poses a risk of harm.

• 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)] ; Care plans are not reviewed at least once a year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent. [CCLR Sec. 58(2)(b)]

  Observation. LO observed the following: -In Room C, an incomplete care plan for 1 child -In Room D, an incomplete care plan for 1 child -In Room C, it appears that care plans for two children were last reviewed in April 2022 and September 2023

• 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. LO observed the following: -emergency contact is not kept for 1 child -medical insurance plan number is not kept for 1 child

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Evidence of compliance with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs has not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(b)]; Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]

  Observation. LO reviewed all staff records and observed the following: -immunization status has not been obtained for 2 staff -criminal record checks on file for 3 staff are addressed to another facility -criminal record checks on file for 2 staff are addressed to a Community College

• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL / Physical Requirements of FacilityNon-critical

  There is a diaper changing area that is adjacent to a wash basin, that is located away from the food preparation area, and that has a covered container for soiled clothing. [CCLR Sec. 14(4)]

  Observation. In two of the children's washrooms, LO observed the following: -no covered container for soiled clothing -used cleaning clothes hung to dry by the toilet accessible to children

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee has written, parental consent to release a child to someone other than the parent. [CCLR Sec. 57(3)(b)]

  Observation. LO reviewed all children's records and observed 2 files in which the parent(s) have listed themselves as the emergency contact.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

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

  Observation. LO reviewed all staff records and observed the following: -invalid criminal record check on file for 1 staff -criminal record checks on file for 2 staff are addressed to a Community College

• 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. In the classroom space LO observed the following: -a plastic bin containing play wooden blocks is cracked and no longer in good repair -three adult sized chairs that are cracked along the seat. In addition, LO observed that tape has been used to cover the cracked areas on the seat of the chair. In the children's washroom LO observed the following: -children's step stools used to support handwashing and toileting are soiled, dirty and stained. It appears that the step stools are in need of a clean. -standing water around the children's hand washing basins. In addition, the silicone sealant around the wash basins appears to be discolored and has come off in several areas. -the art sink counter top is visibly dirty, stained, soiled and cluttered. It appears that the art sink intended for handwashing after activities is being used as a storage space. -the facility walls near the children's washroom appears to be have indentations and the paint is chipped and peeling. In addition, the facility walls appear to be dirty, soiled, stained and no longer easy to clean.

• 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 space, LO observed that the chalkboard paint is chipped and peeling

• 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 a sampling of the children's records and the following was observed: -start date is not kept for 1 child -an emergency contact is not kept for 1 child -an immunization status is not kept for 2 children -a medical insurance plan number is not kept for 2 children

• 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 have not been verified by the registry for all staff at the facility

• STAFFING / Continuing health of employeesNon-critical

  There is evidence of employees' continued compliance with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs. [CCLR Sec 21(1)]

  Observation. LO observed that evidence for an immunization status has not been obtained for 2 staff

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Group Sizes and Employee to Children RatiosNon-critical

  The group size(s) exceeds that permitted in Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]

  Observation. LO observed that 3 children under 36 months are part of the same group.