Aim Smart Childcare Centre

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

Observation. While on site, the following was noted: -Outside at the back of the playground, there is multiple thorny bushes growing -Inside, an outlet is loose, allowing access to the wires within the wall.

Corrective action. Please provide a written response to indicate how you will address the contravention noted above on or before May 19, 2025

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. While on site, the following was noted: -Sleeping mats, some have started to crack at the corners, making them difficult to sanitize.

Corrective action. Please provide a written response to indicate how you will address the contravention noted above on or before May 19, 2025

The licensee must (a) develop the care plan in consultation with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.

Observation. There are multiple children who have bee identified to require a care plan who either do not have a care plan or do not have their care plan signed by the parent. Discussion had with the Manager about the importance in having clear and concise care plans.

Corrective action. Please provide a written response to indicate how you will address this contravention on or before May 14, 2025.

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 at the time of inspection: -Multiple areas within the facility where the paint has started to chip as well as some areas where the drywall has started to chip. -Large areas within the back room where the wall was taped and the tape has started to come off. Not making the wall easy to clean.

Corrective action. Please provide a written response to indicate how you will address the contravention noted above on or before June 4, 2024

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

Observation. Soap dispenser can allow for the soap to fall on the ground if the child does not collect the soap within their hand. At the time of inspection, the flooring by the dispenser was quite slippery and there appears to be black/brown mold type substance growing on the wood trim due to it potentially constantly becoming wet from the soap.

Corrective action. Please provide a written response to indicate how you will address the contravention noted above on or before June 4, 2024

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. Manager's name is not posted for the general public to see

Corrective action. Please provide a written response to indicate how you will address the contravention noted above on or before June 4, 2024.

If a licensee has agreed with a parent to give a child any medication prescribed by a medical practitioner or provided by the parent, the licensee and his or her employees must ensure that the medication is (b) readily accessible to employees.

Observation. Multiple care plans indicated certain medications were to be used under certain circumstances, however, the medication is not available at the facility or had been returned to the parent as the medication was expired. Manager stated that even though the care plans had been updated recently, some parents had indicated that the medication may no longer be needed. Discussion had with Manager about updating the care plan immediately if there is an update/change to the plan.

Corrective action. Please provide a written response to indicate how you will address the contravention noted above on or before June 4, 2024

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 in care; - A child's epi-pen is stored in a basket in their cubby. Licensing suggested ways of making it inaccessible to children in care while still ensuring that the parents will not forget the medication at the facility. - A litre bottle of hand sanitizer in the bathroom.

Corrective action. Ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child.

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: - Six sleeping mats that are ripped at the corners exposing the foam underlay. - Holes in the wall in several area's of the community care facility. - The laminate flooring in an area in the back room that is ripped and lifting up. - Baseboards in the bathroom are broken and separated from the wall. Some screws exposed.

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

The licensee must (b) review the care plan at least once each year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.

Observation. Upon a random review of six children's records, Licensing observed that four children's care plans have not been reviewed annually with the parent or any person requested to by the parent. Education provided on ensuring that all care plans in place are reviewed at least once each year. Licensing discussed what would meet the intent of this regulation.

Corrective action. Ensure that care plans are reviewed at least once each year with a parent of the child(ren) requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.

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 review of five staff records, Licensing observed one staff's certificate has not been verified by the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) registry. Licensing discussed with the Manager that all new certificates are required to be verified through the ECE registry.

Corrective action. Ensure that staff records are complete.

A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are (b) located so as not to block or hamper an exit in the case of fire or other emergency.

Observation. Licensing observed a child's mat with the child sleeping on it blocking the back exit door. Licensing provided education that all exits need to clear in case of an emergency.

Corrective action. Ensure that equipment, furniture and supplies do not block or hamper an exit in the case of fire or other emergency.

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; - A plastic slide that is placed in the dirt outdoor area. There is not sufficient resilient surfacing under the slide to ensure that children will not get hurt. Education provided. The Manager moved the slide onto the wood chip area. - A broken table on one side of the outdoor area with a plastic water table resting on it. Potential to fall on a child and hurt the child. - A large TV sitting on a TV stand, in one of the indoor play rooms, that is not secured to the wall. Potential to fall on a child and hurt the child. - A dirty mop in one of the bathroom accessible to children.

Corrective action. Ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are in care.

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 the following; - a toy stove and counter, in the dramatic play area, with one broken leg. - The cloth on a horse rocker is ripped exposing the plastic seat underlay.

Corrective action. Ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair.

A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility the certificate, or a copy of the certificate, of any educator or assistant employed to work in the community care facility.

Observation. Licensing observed that a staff's new certificate is not posted within the community care facility.

Corrective action. Ensure that staff certificates or a copy of their certificate are displayed in a prominent place in the community care facility.

The licensee must (a) develop the care plan in consultation with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.

Observation. Upon a review of four children's record, Licensing observed a child that has a diagnoses and requires extra support. However, a care plan has not been developed in consultation with the parent or any person requested by the parent.

Corrective action. Ensure that a care plan is developed for any child requiring extra support.

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. Upon a review of the attendance record for the month of May 2022, Licensing observed three days that children's time of departure were not identified.

Corrective action. Ensure that attendance records are accurate on a daily basis.

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.

Observation. Upon a random review of four children's records, Licensing observed one child missing the phone number of a medical practitioner and emergency contact information.

Corrective action. Ensure that children's records are complete prior to the child attending the community care facility.

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 a review of five staff records, Licensing observed that one staff's work history was not obtained.

Corrective action. Ensure that staff records are complete prior to the staff working at the community care facility.

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 review of five staff records, Licensing observed that a staff's new certificate has not been validated through the Early Childhood Educator( ECE) registry. Licensing provided education on validating all new staff certificates.

Corrective action. Ensure that staff records are complete prior to the staff working at the community care facility.

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; - A canopy, in the outdoor play area, that is broken at the top causing the frame part to bend inwards. The canopy is not secured to the ground and with the broken metal frame can cause the canopy to collapse while children are under it. - a piece of the tile in the main play area is chipped. Potential for a child to trip and hurt themselves.

Corrective action. Please ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are in care.

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.

Observation. Upon a review of three children's records, Licensing observed one child's records missing an emergency contact. Licensing provided education on the importance of ensuring that children's emergency contact information is available and up to date.

Corrective action. Please ensure that children's records are complete prior to the child attending the community care facility.

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 five staff records, Licensing observed four staff missing immunization status.

Corrective action. Please ensure that staff records are complete prior to the staff working at the community care facility.

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 five staff records, Licensing observed two staff's records missing references. The Manager informed Licensing that she had called the references listed on the resume. However, there is no evidence that the references had been contacted. Licensing provided education on what would meet the intent of the regulation.

Corrective action. Please ensure that staff records are complete prior to the staff working at the community care facility.

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 a review of five staff records, Licensing observed one staff missing a resume.

Corrective action. Please ensure that staff records are complete prior to the staff working at the community care facility.

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 licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry,

Observation. Upon a review of five staff records, Licensing observed that one staff's certificate has not been validated. Licensing provided education that all new certificates need to be validated through the early childhood educator registry.

Corrective action. Please ensure that staff records are complete prior to the staff working at the community care facility.

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 five staff records, Licensing observed one staff's criminal record check (CRC) is addressed to another facility. Licensing provided education on that CRC need to be site specific.

Corrective action. Please ensure that staff records are complete prior to the staff working at the community care facility.

A licensee must ensure that each employee (c) practices implementing the emergency plan at least once each year.

Observation. Licensing observed that there was no documentation of an emergency plan being implemented at least once a year. The Manager informed Licensing that an emergency drill had not been practiced because they worked alone with the children. Licensing provided education on the intent of the regulation and importance of practicing an emergency drill at least once a year.

Corrective action. Please ensure that each employee practices implementing the emergency plan at least once a year.