Tiny Hoppers Early Learning Centre

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PROGRAM / Program of activitiesNon-critical

  Children are provided with a comprehensive and coordinated program of indoor and outdoor activities that is designed for the development and care of the children, and is appropriate for the age and development of the children. [CCLR Sec. 44(1)(a)(b)(c) and Schedule(G)]

  Observation. This was previously noted as a contravention due to program not meeting individual children's needs as well as the group. While LO continued to observe concerns within this room, there may be other factors that are contributing to children's misbehaviours and other minor incidents. LO discussed with Manager the following: - how the room is set up - there is lack of space for deep play, areas are not set up with clear and defined zones - the overall amount of equipment - makes the room feel crowded, it is easier to bring out more than to take away when children are overstimulated - the bright colours on the wall - while bright colours are fun for toys, having them on every wall can lead to overstimulation, making it difficult for a child's brain to rest or focus. - developmentally appropriateness - as children enter child care at older ages (longer options for maternity leave), the equipment available for an infant room does not continue to meet this groups needs. some of the larger pieces in the infant room are designed for children under 12 months. - there is no quiet area for children to be individually - refer to zones, which is dividing the space based on activity types—such as noisy versus quiet or wet versus dry - this reduces chaos and encourage focused play. This "zoning" approach helps children understand what is expected in each area and allows for easier supervision by staff. A recommendation when designing your spaces is to get down on the floor regularly to view the learning environment from the perspective of a child in your group.

• 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. While most files were complete, a few were missing start date and immunization status

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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 while the facility has emergency supplies such as food and water rations in place the amount available appears to be inadequate in the event of an emergency.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(i)]

  Observation. LO observed that one record does not contain a photograph or digital image of the child.

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 the following: -window ledges in the classroom space accessible to children and a diaper genie in the children's washroom appear to be dirty, soiled and in need of a clean -In the Toddler room, the lower half of the walls appear to be in poor repair and no longer easy to clean. The paint on the walls is peeling and chipped which poses a potential risk of harm if ingested. -In the Infant room, the vinyl flooring in the children's washroom and classroom space appears to be showing wear and tear as there is one area where it's being held together with duct tape. The flooring is lifting and separating which poses a potential tripping hazard.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. LO observed children's blankets were stored on a shelf in the nap room were piled on top of one another. Discussed that storing the blankets in this way poses a risk of cross contamination.

• 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 issue with the facility walls, baseboards and ceiling tiles remains outstanding.

• 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. The issue with a criminal record check on file for 1 staff addressed to a Community College remains outstanding.

• 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 the following: -chipped paint and exposed drywall on the walls throughout the indoor play space, nap room and washroom, making them difficult to clean -chipped paint on the baseboards throughout the indoor play space, nap room and washroom, making them difficult to clean -4 stained and soiled ceiling tiles resulting from a roof leak Manager advised that there is a plan in place to have the facility walls and baseboards repaired and painted in May. In addition, the manager advised that there was a roof leak and the Strata is responsible for replacing the ceiling tiles in the facility.

• 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)]

  Observation. LO observed that an emergency contact is not kept for 1 child

• 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. In 1 child's file, LO observed that the parent has listed themselves as the emergency contact

• 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. LO observed that a criminal record check on file for 1 staff is addressed to a Community College. Discussion took place with regards to criminal records checks being addressed to the facility.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. LO observed that toys and materials are stored both on the floor and on open shelves above children's toilets in both washrooms: - Toys stored next to the toilets pose a hygiene concern and materials stored on open shelves pose a risk of injury if they were to fall - The toilets in the infant room have been blocked using a gate and this area is primarily used for storage of items, making the toilets inaccessible

• 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. LO observed the following: - Wheeled toys with cords in the indoor play space. The cords pose a risk of entanglement. - Two long cords suspended from the gazebo in the outdoor play space, posing a risk of entanglement. The cords were removed from the gazebo during the inspection.

• 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)]; 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 missing - References for 1 staff were missing - Immunization status for 1 staff was missing