Early Bird Daycare

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a)name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number (MSP number does not apply to REC only) and immunization status.

  Observation. Licensing audited six children's files and three files did not contain an immunization status.

  Corrective action. Ensure an immunization status is obtained for each child in care.

  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• A licensee must do all of the following:(b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote the health, safety and dignity of persons in care

  Observation. Regarding intake March 7, 2025. Through the investigation process, Licensing determined that there were eight children in care and it exceeded maximum allowed capacity of seven children for a Family Child Care program.

  Corrective action. Ensure to operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote the health, safety and dignity of persons in care, specifically, not exceeding the maximum capacity. Action/s Required by Licensee: Licensee to submit a corrective action plan to Licensing specific to the contravention. Action/s Required by Licensing: On April 29, 2025, Licensee submitted a corrective action plan to Licensing. The corrective action plan included: The Licensee would correct, print and maintain daily attendance records to ensure not exceeding capacity. Each child would have a separate space on the sheet. On April 29, 2025, Licensing received an email with attendance records since March 15, 2025, confirming that all children were listed and that capacity was not exceeded. The corrective action plan was reviewed and accepted by Licensing.

  3080 - CCALA 7(1)(b)(i)
• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (c) daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure

  Observation. Regarding intake March 7, 2025. Through the investigation process, Licensing determined that current records for each child in care, showing a daily attendance for each day whether the child was absent, present, time or arrival and departure were not kept.

  Corrective action. Ensure current records for each child in care, showing a daily attendance for each day whether the child was absent, present, time or arrival and departure are kept. Action/s Required by Licensee: Licensee to submit a corrective action plan to Licensing specific to the contravention. Action/s Required by Licensing: On April 29, 2025, Licensee submitted a corrective action plan to Licensing. The corrective action plan included: The Licensee would correct, print and maintain daily attendance records and each child would have a separate space on the sheet. On April 29, 2025, Licensing received an email with attendance records from March 15, 2025, confirming that all children were listed. The corrective action plan was reviewed and accepted by Licensing.

  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(c)
• A licensee must do all of the following:(b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote the health, safety and dignity of persons in care

  Observation. Regarding intake March 7, 2025. Through the investigation process, Licensing determined that the Licensee did not demonstrate the skills and abilities to carry out the duties assigned when she had not operated the facility in accordance with the Child Care Licensing Regulation which defined Family Child Care as the Licensee must personally provide care. Furthermore, terms and conditions were not met when the Licensee knowingly had more than seven children in care.

  Corrective action. Ensure to operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote the health, safety and dignity of persons in care, specifically regarding suitability of the Licensee. Action/s Required by Licensee: Licensee to submit a corrective action plan to Licensing specific to the contravention. Action/s Required by Licensing: On April 29, 2025, Licensee submitted a corrective action plan to Licensing. The corrective action plan included: The Licensee would keep an open communication with parents, maintain updated policies and procedures, personally provide care, keep current records and stay informed of any changes to Licensing requirements. She would contact Licensing with any questions or concerns. The corrective action plan was reviewed and accepted by Licensing.

  3010 - CCALA 7(1)(b)(i)
• A licensee must do all of the following:(b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote the health, safety and dignity of persons in care

  Observation. Regarding intake March 7, 2025. Through the investigation process, Licensing determined that the Licensee did not follow the smoking policy and vacation allotment agreed with parents.

  Corrective action. Ensure to operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote the health, safety and dignity of persons in care, specifically, following policies and procedures. Action/s Required by Licensee: Licensee to submit a corrective action plan to Licensing specific to the contravention. Action/s Required by Licensing: On April 29, 2025, Licensee submitted a corrective action plan to Licensing. The corrective action plan included: The Licensee would continue to check vacation days and plan according to the active contract. Parents had been sent an updated vacation schedule for the year. On April 29, 2025, Licensing received an email confirming the updated calendar had been sent to parents and an updated smoking policy. The corrective action plan was reviewed and accepted by Licensing.

  3020 - CCALA 7(1)(b)(i)
• For the purpose of paragraph (a) of the definition of 'care' in section 1 of the Act, the following programs are prescribed: Family Child Care, being a program in which the licensee personally provides care, within the licensee's personal residence, to no more than 7 children;

  Observation. Regarding intake March 7, 2025. Through the investigation process, Licensing determined that Licensee, did not personally provide care as required in a Family Child Care program when children were left with another responsible adult.

  Corrective action. Ensure to meet the definition of care in section 1 of the Act by the Licensee personally providing care within the Licensee's personal residence to no more than seven children. Action/s Required by Licensee: Licensee to submit a corrective action plan to Licensing specific to the contravention. Action/s Required by Licensing: On April 29, 2025, Licensee submitted a corrective action plan to Licensing. The corrective action plan included: The Licensee would be present as the primary care giver when the substitute was present for care. She would remain present for all care unless a scheduled appointment required her absence in which case she would use a substitute or close the daycare. The corrective action plan was reviewed and accepted by Licensing.

  3030 - CCLR 2(1)(e)(ii)
• A licensee must do all of the following:(b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote the health, safety and dignity of persons in care

  Observation. Regarding intake March 7, 2025. Through the investigation process, Licensing determined that the Licensee did not follow the approved off-site plan, as children were not taken to Woodland Creek Park. Instead, children were playing at the daycare's main entrance which did not meet the definition of a backyard.

  Corrective action. Ensure to operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote the health, safety and dignity of persons in care, specifically, following an approved off-site plan. Action/s Required by Licensee: Licensee to submit a corrective action plan to Licensing specific to the contravention. Action/s Required by Licensing: On April 29, 2025, Licensee submitted a corrective action plan to Licensing. The corrective action plan included: The Licensee would take children to the park daily, rain or shine for a full hour and would keep a record on a checklist. On April 29, 2025, Licensing received an email with records showing the dates and times children had been to the park since March 15, 2025. The corrective action plan was reviewed and accepted by Licensing.

  3080 - CCALA 7(1)(b)(i)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a)name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number (MSP number does not apply to REC only) and immunization status.

  Observation. Licensing audited six children files and one file did not contain an immunization status.

  Corrective action. Ensure a record of immunization status is kept for each child in care.

  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
• A licensee must ensure that children have at all times immediate access to an employee who holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate, provided on completion of a course that meets the requirements of Schedule C,

  Observation. Licensing observed a first aid certificate was expired on December 2024.

  Corrective action. Ensure children have at all times, immediate access to an employee who holds a valid first aird and CPR certificate.

  3010 - CCLR 23(1)(a)