5 Corners Day Care

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

  Observation. The following were observed; - the fridge's temperature in the group child care (under 36 months) program was measured at 5.2 degrees Celsius - the fridge's temperature in the multi-age program was measured at 6.7 degrees Celsius. - a square concrete block stand in the outdoor play area.

  Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that the community care facility and the furniture, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.

  Observation. The wood at the top of a door, that opens into the outdoor play area, is broken.

  Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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. Licensing observed the following on the attendance sheets for the month of December 2025; - one day children's time of arrival not recorded - one day children's time of departure not recorded - two days children not identified as absent

  Corrective action. Will ensure that attendance records are accurate on daily basis.

  19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c)
• STAFFING

  Despite this section, during the half hour before a care program begins and the half hour after a care program ends, a licensee may permit children who would otherwise be grouped in different care programs, and who are arriving at or leaving the community care facility, to be grouped together and supervised other than as required under Schedule E if (a) the care program is described as Multi-Age Child Care, Group Child Care (Under 36 Months), Group Child Care (30 Months to School Age) or Group Child Care (School Age). Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing observed the multi-age group children and group child care (30 months to SA) children mixing to do art in the GCC (30 months to SA) classroom.

  Corrective action. A staff took the multi-age children into their classroom.

  12280 - CCLR s.34(4)(a)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (a) a criminal record check for the person.

  Observation. Upon a review of three staff records, Licensing observed that criminal record check was not obtained for one staff.

  Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (b) character references in respect of the person.

  Observation. Upon a review of three staff records, Licensing observed that only one character reference was obtained for one staff.

  Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

  Observation. Upon a review of three staff records, Licensing observed that immunization status was not obtained for two staff.

  Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

  12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child.

  Observation. Licensing observed the following that are accessible to children; - a rat box trap in the outdoor play area . There is a hole on one side and potential for a child to place their hand in the hole. - the staff informed Licensing that a small garbage bag is used to place children's soiled diapers and hung on the gate/door.The bag is accessible and not in a covered bin and is thrown out once full.

  Corrective action. A written response to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

  Observation. Licensing observed the following; - the fridge temperature in the group child care (under 36 months) program was measured at 10.3 degrees Celsius. Discussed with the staff and Manager that the fridge temperature needs to be between 0-4 degrees Celsius. -carpet, at the outdoor play area door is curling up on one side. Potential tripping hazard. - staff use a product in the first aid children on children when they injure themselves. The products have a DIN # and require parent's consent if used on the child. This is a repeat contravention.

  Corrective action. A written response to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that the community care facility and the furniture, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.

  Observation. Licensing observed the following; - the blue plastic covering that covers the chainlink fence in the outdoor pay area, is ripped and broken in several areas. - a big carpet in the multi-age classroom is ripped and fraying at the corners.

  Corrective action. A written response to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are (b) safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair.

  Observation. Licensing observed a toy car rider that is broken at the front, causing sharp edges.

  Corrective action. A written response to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

  11190 - CCLR s.16(4)(b)
• LICENSING

  A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility both the licence, including any terms or conditions of the licence, and the name of the manager.

  Observation. Licensing observed that the Manager's name was not posted anywhere within the facility. The Manager said that it had come down from the wall and was not put back up.

  Corrective action. A written response to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

  10050 - CCLR s.11(1)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (a) a criminal record check for the person.

  Observation. Upon a random review on three staff records, Licensing observed that criminal record checks have not been obtained for all three staff. A discussion had on what would meet the intent of this regulation.

  Corrective action. A written response to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (b) character references in respect of the person.

  Observation. Upon a random review of three staff records, Licensing observed that references were not obtained for all three staff. Licensing explained to the Manager what would meet the intent of this regulation and the importance of ensuring that references are obtained for all staff prior to the staff working at the facility.

  Corrective action. A written response to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

  Observation. Upon a random review of three staff records, Licensing observed that immunization status was not obtained for one staff.

  Corrective action. A written response to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

  12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as (a) an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the system maintained by the early childhood educator registry. (Educator or assistant certificate validation)

  Observation. Upon a random review of three staff records, Licensing observed that two staff's certificates had not been validated through the ECE registry. The Manager was unaware about validating staff certificates. Licensing provided information on how to complete validation for staff certificates.

  Corrective action. A written response to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that the community care facility and the furniture, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.

  Observation. Licensing observed two diaper change mats ripped.

  Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted by the Manager on how this contravention will be addressed

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

  Observation. Licensing observed the following; - The fridge in the group child care (under 36 mnths) program was measured at 12 degrees Celsius. Licensing explained that the fridge temperature needs to be between 0-4 degrees Celsius . - In the group child care(under 36 mnths ) program 4 high chairs stacked on top of one another. Toppling hazard. The Manager said that the staff have been informed to not stack them on top of one another. - the staff use a product, in the first aid kit, that has medicinal ingredients in it on children's wounds. Discussed that any DIN # products if used on children require parents consent. The Manager will not use the product moving forward.

  Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted by the Manager on how this contravention will be addressed.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

  A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene.

  Observation. Licensing observed the following; - Informed that the bleach and water solution bottle in the multi-age program is changed every 3 days. Licensing provided education on ensuring that the bleach and water solution bottles are changed every day. - A training toilet seat sitting on the floor beside the toilet in the group child care (under 36 mnths) program.

  Corrective action. The Manager will ensure that the bleach and water solution is made daily.

  15030 - CCLR s.46(1)
• OR SUPERVISION

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

  Observation. In the group child care (under 36 mnths) Licensing observed a staff holding a child by the wrist and walking with them out the room and towards the outdoor play area. The child's arm was outstretched significantly and when the child fell the staff pulled the child up by their wrist. Licensing discussed with the Manager the potential hazard of pulling and holding a child under 36 mnths by the wrist.

  Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted by the Manager on how this contravention will be addressed.

  14360 - CCALA s.7(1)(b)(i)
• OR SUPERVISION

  Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that (b) the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.

  Observation. Upon a review of the staffing schedule and discussion with the Manager, Licensing determined that there is no infant and toddler (I/T) educator in the group child care (under 36 mnths) program for 1.5 hours in the AM. Licensing discussed the staff to child ratio.

  Corrective action. The Manager will redo the staffing schedule and ensure that the I/T staff is always working in the program.

  14030 - CCLR s.34(2)(b)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must: (b) have an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.

  Observation. Licensing observed that there is not sufficient food and water for the amount of children in care and staff. There were only 2 bottles of water and several granola bars. Additionally, there is not any age appropriate food for the children under 36 months. Discussed some age appropriate food.

  Corrective action. The Manager will add additional supplies for 72 hours.

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (e) written policies and procedures respecting food and drink to be given to children.

  Observation. Upon a review of the nutrition policy Licensing observed that it states that children are provided 2 snacks everyday. However, upon discussion with the Manager, Licensing determined that snack is only provided to a child if they do not have sufficient food and are still hungry. Licensing discussed that the policy needs to reflect the current practice of the facility.

  Corrective action. The Manager will update the nutrition policy.

  13070 - CCLR s.56(1)(e)
• STAFFING

  Despite this section, during the half hour before a care program begins and the half hour after a care program ends, a licensee may permit children who would otherwise be grouped in different care programs, and who are arriving at or leaving the community care facility, to be grouped together and supervised other than as required under Schedule E if (a) the care program is described as Multi-Age Child Care, Group Child Care (Under 36 Months), Group Child Care (30 Months to School Age) or Group Child Care (School Age).

  Observation. Upon review of the attendance records and discussion with the Manager, Licensing determined that the multi-age group and group child care (under 36 mnths) are mixing longer than 30 minutes at the beginning of the day. Licensing had a discussion and clarified how long the programs can mix for.

  Corrective action. The Manager will ensure that the programs do not mix for more then 30 minutes.

  12280 - CCLR s.34(4)(a)

• A licensee must do all of the following

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

  Observation. First Aid was not immediately initiated when an injury occurred.

  Corrective action. Corrective action required.

  14360 - CCALA s.7(1)(b)(i)
• A licensee must notify the medical health officer within 24 hours after (a) a child is involved in, or may have been involved in, a reportable incident described in Schedule H while under the care or supervision of the licensee.

  Observation. Licensee did not notify the licensing officer within 24 hours that a child was involved in or may have been involved in a reportable incident as described in Schedule H as required.

  Corrective action. Corrective action required.

  19030 - CCLR s.55(2)(a)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

  Observation. The following were noted: -Totes/containers stacked on top of one another within Multi-Age room, can act as topple hazard. -Toilet paper not on toilet roll within infant toddler program. -Smaller shelf within Infant Toddler program not attached to wall, could act as topple hazard.

  Corrective action. Please ensure healthy and safe environment.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that the community care facility and the furniture, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.

  Observation. The following was noted: -Some areas where extra cleaning is required (i.e. walls in bathrooms and near light switches) -Changing mat for Infant Toddler has started to crack, not making it easy to clean. -Areas where paint has started to peel (i.e. GCC 3-5 bathroom, IT bathroom) -Soap dispenser duct taped to wall in GCC 3-5 bathroom. -Turf within GCC 3-5 playground has started to lift and can act as a tripping hazard.

  Corrective action. Please ensure facility is clean and in good repair.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (a) a criminal record check for the person.

  Observation. One staff did not have a criminal record check (CRC). Manager has applied for CRC but it has not yet arrived. Discussion had with Manager in regard to this staff not working alone until CRC is obtained.

  Corrective action. Please ensure staff files are complete.

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (b) character references in respect of the person.

  Observation. One staff was missing character references, another staff only had one character reference. Discussion had with Manager in regard to obtaining and checking references prior to hiring staff. Requirement to obtain more than one reference for each staff.

  Corrective action. Please ensure staff files are complete.

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b)

• A licensee must provide to children a comprehensive and coordinated program of indoor and outdoor activities that (a) is designed for the development and care of children.

  Observation. Licensing determined adequate programming is not being provided.

  Corrective action. Corrective action required.

  18010 - CCLR s.44(1)(a)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that the community care facility and the furniture, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.

  Observation. The following were noted: -Peeling paint noted within the bathrooms. -Section of exterior wall within the Infant Toddler playground has started to crumble and requires repair.

  Corrective action. Please ensure facility is in good repair.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee, other than a licensee who provides a care program described as Family Child Care or Child-minding, must have for each child at least 3.7 m2 of usable floor area in the community care facility, excluding (a) hallways, (b) built in storage areas, (c) bathrooms, and (d) fixed appliances, or, if not fixed, large appliances that are not normally moved from one area to another.

  Observation. Infant Toddler (IT) program has limited storage external to the main play space. Currently there are some toys stored in the back corner which are brought out from time to time. The toys storage is currently taking up usable space. Spoke with Manager about finding an alternate location for toys, outside of the IT room as all of the floor space is needed to meet the maximum capacity for this space.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that storage does not take up useable space.

  11050 - CCLR s.14(1)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

  Observation. Building directly behind the daycare and the infant toddler play space is currently under renovation. Manager stated that the Infant Toddler program has not been going outside as it is unsafe. On multiple occasions the facility has found small pieces of metal from the construction. When Licensing conducted the inspection, 3 small pieces of metal (nails, screws, etc) were found while inspecting the play space. Manager indicated that they were told that the construction was going to last a few months and no warning was given in regard to the renovation starting. A discussion was had with the Manager about the Infant toddler program using the Group Child Care (3-5) play space for the next few months while the building is undergoing exterior renovation. Should the construction be longer than a few months, safety measures will need to be put in place in order to mitigate the hazards noted within the infant toddler program in order for the program to be able to safely use their designated outdoor play space. Prior to the infant toddler program using this play space, please address the following: -Old toys in disrepair (i.e. missing seats, broken pieces) -Areas of plastic that was installed at the bottom half of the fence is broken in places and can be rough to the touch. Please also remove any toys that are in disrepair within the GCC 3-5 play space. Licensing also noted that in the afternoon within the both play spaces, there is minimal shade. Manager stated that they tend to only go out in the morning when there is shade. As the program is now required to have 3 service types share one play space as a temporary measure, some groups may need to come out in the afternoon when there is minimal shade. Please ensure that there is shade available.

  Corrective action. Please ensure a healthy and safe environment. Please also submit a play schedule which allows for all service types to use the GCC 3-5 program while the renovations are underway next door.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that the community care facility and the furniture, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.

  Observation. The following were noted at today's inspection: -Some areas which require some additional cleaning (walls near the bathroom, light switches in washroom) - Peeling paint on the walls in various locations

  Corrective action. Please ensure facility is clean and in good repair.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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. Licensing noted that at times, children from one service type are moved into another service type and this is not indicated on the attendance, making it inaccurate and difficult to follow. Discussion had with Manager about ensuring that children are signed in and out of the rooms when they are moved.

  Corrective action. Please ensure attendance is accurate

  19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

  Observation. Upon review of staff files, Licensing noted that 2 staff were missing immunization information

  Corrective action. Please ensure staff files are complete.

  12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (c) a record of the person's work history.

  Observation. Upon review of the staff files, Licensing noted that one staff was missing a resume.

  Corrective action. Please ensure staff files are complete.

  12060 - CCLR s.19(1)(c)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (b) character references in respect of the person.

  Observation. Upon review of staff files, Licensing observed that one staff had references noted but no notation to indicate that they have been verified.

  Corrective action. Please ensure staff files are complete.

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (a) a criminal record check for the person.

  Observation. Upon review of staff files, Licensing noted that three staff did not have site specific criminal record checks.

  Corrective action. Please ensure staff files are complete

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are (a) of sturdy and safe construction, easy to clean and free from hazards.

  Observation. A shelf by the main door in the over three class room was moveable upon slight pulling, posing a tipping hazard. This is a repeat contravention.

  Corrective action. Ensure that furniture and supplies are of sturdy and safe construction, easy to clean and free from hazards.

  11080 - CCLR s.15(1)(a)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that the community care facility and the furniture, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.

  Observation. Licensing observed: - Bits of garbage and debris in the outside play space. - The foam on the poles of a trampoline had slipped off exposing metal (outside play space). Upon discussion with the Licensee it was noted that they intended on disposing of the trampoline. Licensee will cover the metal poles with foam until the trampoline can be removed from the facility.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the care facility and the furniture, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)