True Light Montessori Children's Centre

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. While staff are trained and able to administer medications, there is one Epi-pen that has expired and needs to be replace.

• 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 daily cleaning throughout the facility. But, there are also areas of wear and tear - bathroom, step stools, tables and chairs. LO recommends putting long and short term maintenance plans in place to address items as they arise.

• 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. One staff has a CRC that has previously expired.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  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)]

• 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. Manager was not on site during today's visit. Staff on site stated that they do not know where the staff files are kept, and do not know if there is a staff checklist available. LO will send a copy of the staff checklist as an option for Manager to keep on site when she is not there. LO will return soon to ensure all staff files are complete, and if the manager is not on site, what option is there for LO know files are complete.

• 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. During today's visit, LO observed that character reference checks have not been obtained for 1 staff. This issue remains in non-compliance.

• 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 that 4 children with life threatening allergies who require that an epi-pen be administered in the event of an emergency did not have a request for administration of medication form on file.

• 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. In the sleeping area, LO observed that the cots used for sleeping were stacked on top of each other and the bedding was touching. Discussion took place with the manager with regards to the risk of cross contamination.

• 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 washrooms located on the lower and upper level of the facility, LO observed cleaning supplies such as 2 toilet plungers and 3 toilet cleaning bowl brushes accessible by children.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Heated WaterNon-critical

  Heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius. [CCLR Sec. 47]

  Observation. In the children's washrooms located on the lower and upper levels of the facility, LO observed the hot water for 3 handwashing sinks to be over 49 degrees Celsius. Discussion took place with manager with regards to reducing the temperature for the 3 handwashing sinks .

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  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 care plans for 4 children with life threatening allergies on file are incomplete. One of which hasn't been reviewed since July 2020. Discussion took place with manager with regards to reviewing care plans at least once a year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and reviewing the care plans to ensure they are complete prior to posting.

• 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)]; 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 reviewed all children's records and observed the following: -a photo or digital image has not been kept for 1 child -immunization status has not been obtained for 5 children

• 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)]; Copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(d)]

  Observation. LO reviewed staff records and observed the following: -immunization status has not been obtained for 1 staff -evidence for Responsible Adult training such as copies of diplomas, certificates or other training and skills have not been obtained for 1 staff -character reference checks have not been obtained for 2 staff. In addition, insufficient number of character reference checks have not been obtained for 2 staff.