Brighter Minds Childcare Centre Ltd.

• 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 items were noted: -There is no thermometer with the fridge to help indicate whether the fridge temperature is 4 Degrees Celsius or below (repeat). -One mat at the entrance is curling at three corners and can act as a tripping hazard. -Plastic nap containers are stored on top of one another on top of a countertop. This is considered a topple hazard. (CORRECTED). -There is some gaps between the ground and the fence (in particular by the blue fence) which can act as an entrapment hazard.

  Corrective action. Please provide a written response to indicate how you will address the contravention noted above on or before April 29, 2026

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)

• 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 was noted at the time of inspection: -Some topple hazards noted in a room that contains storage, Christmas items and containers are stored on top of one another causing a topple hazard. Manager lowered the containers onto the ground. (Corrected) -Fridge used in summer time for children's food items. No thermometer with the fridge to ensure that fridge temperature is 4 Degrees Celsius or below. -Two climbers have limited pea gravel below them. Discussion had with Manager about ensuring that there is adequate resilient surface below the climber as they are quite high and require a deeper amount of resilient surfacing. -Spray bottle that contain cleaner were not clearly labelled, Manager labelled at the time of inspection. (Corrected)

  Corrective action. Please provide a written response to indicate how you will address the contravention noted above on or before May 7, 2025

  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 on the half door way from the kitchen to the play room where there is visible dirt around the high touch areas of the door and around the handle. -Outdoor climber has some exposed nails on the platform, some of the wood on the platform has started to rot, some areas have chipped paint. One of the climbing areas has been so worn that the wood steps have started to wear down making the foothold quite small.

  Corrective action. Please provide a written response to indicate how you will address the contravention noted above on or before May 7, 2025

  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. -Rat bait boxes were accessible to the children within the outdoor play space. -No toilet paper holder available within one of the bathroom stalls. Manager stated that the children like to take them off and it likely hiding.

  Corrective action. Manager stated that they would move the bait boxes from the outdoor play area. They would also find the toilet paper holder and place it back.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• LICENSING

  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. Two staff who have Certificates do not have their information posted.

  Corrective action. Manager stated that they would post staff Certificates.

  10070 - CCLR s.11(4)
• STAFFING

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

  Observation. There are two staff who walk to pick up children from school. One staff has an expired First Aid Certificate and the other staff, Licensing could not confirm if they had their First Aid as there was no confirmation provided within their file.

  Corrective action. Manager stated that they would ensure the staff who conducts the pick up carry a valid first aid. Manager will also update staff files.

  12210 - CCLR s.23(1)(a)

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. Licensing observed the following: - There is not sufficient resilient surfacing under a dome shaped climber. Licensing had a discussion on what would meet the intent of this legislation. - There is a big AC unit box with the AC unit in it in one of the play rooms. Potential for a child to grab it or bump into it and have it fall on them and injure them.

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

  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: - Paint chipped in several areas inside. - Broken soap dispenser in one of the bathrooms. - Broken tile in one of the bathroom. One tile is half broken and sharp around the edges.

  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.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• 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 3 children use the toilet. After using the toilet the children did not use soap to wash their hands and only rinsed their hands with water. Licensing observed the soap located on the ledge and inaccessible to children in care. Licensing discussed the importance of having soap available to children to ensure that they are properly cleaning their hands to decrease the spread of germs.

  Corrective action. Ensure that a program is establishes to instruct children in, and t practice the rules of, health and hygiene.

  15030 - CCLR s.46(1)
• LICENSING

  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 one staff's certificate is not displayed anywhere in the community care facility. The staff works at the facility two days a week and whenever needed.

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

  10070 - CCLR s.11(4)
• 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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing observed 22 children in care with only 2 staff. The Manager arrived 15 minutes after Licensing arrived. Licensing discussed the importance of ensuring staff to child ratio is maintained at all times and provided suggestions on how to avoid this in the future.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the ratio of employees to children attending the community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.

  14030 - CCLR s.34(2)(b)
• 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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing observed that all 22 children in attendance had not been signed in.The Manager corrected this during the course of the inspection. Licensing discussed the importance of ensuring that attendance records are accurate.

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

  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: (c) a record of the person's work history.

  Observation. Upon a review of six 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.

  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: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

  Observation. Upon a review of six staff records Licensing observed that one staff's immunization status was not obtained.

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

  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: (b) character references in respect of the person.

  Observation. Upon a review of six staff records, Licensing observed that two staff's references have not been obtained.

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

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b)
• 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 review of six staff records, Licensing observed that one staff's certificate has not been verified by the Early Childhood Educators (ECE) Registry.

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

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(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 a rip in the diaper change mat exposing the foam underlay. Licensing provided education how a ripped diaper change mat cannot be cleaned and sanitized effectively.

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

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• 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 accessible to children in care; - Open bag of patching compound material in an unlocked kitchen cupboard. The Manager removed this item. -Four screws sticking out of the wooden climbing section of the outdoor big slide structure. - One panel of the back wooden fence is slightly broken causing a piece of the wood to stick out. Potential for a child to hurt themselves. - A dirty and wet towel on the ground in the outdoor play area.

  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.

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must (a) ensure that a community care facility has (i) emergency exits that meet the requirements of the BC Building Code, and (ii) a fire drill system that is approved as definedby section 31 of the Fire Services Act.

  Observation. Licensing observed that the fire extinguisher was to be serviced in September 2021 however, it has not been serviced yet. Licensing provided clarification on how to identify, on the tag, when the fire extinguisher has been serviced and when the next service is to be done. This is a repeat contravention.

  Corrective action. Ensure that fire extinguishers are serviced annually.

  13010 - CCLR s.22(1)(a)
• 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. Upon a review of eight days of the attendance record for the months of April and May, Licensing observed two days that children's time of departure were not indicated. This is a repeat contravention.

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

  19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (b) for each employee, the records required under section 19 (1) [character and skill requirements].

  Observation. Upon a review of three staff records, Licensing observed that two staff's Criminal Record Check (CRC) expired on April 3, 2022. The Manager informed Licensing that new CRC have been applied for but not yet received. Licensing provided education on having a system in place to ensure that staff records are maintained.

  Corrective action. Ensure that current staff records are kept.

  12430 - CCLR s.56(1)(b)

• 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; - In the outdoor play climber and slide structure has a slide down pole that children use. At the bottom of the pole there is no resilient surfacing and raised cement around the pole (to secure the pole to ground). - Two slides on the outdoor play climber and slide structure that don't have sufficient resilient surfacing at the bottom. Both are potentials for child hurting themselves when coming down either the pole or slide. - One outdoor plastic bike broken at the bottom close to the pedal and another plastic tractor tire broken. - The spiral slide in the outdoor play climber and slide structure has some plastic material to cover up the shipped areas. However, the plastic material is also now chipped leaving sharp edges. Potential for a child to cut themselves.

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

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• 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 accessible to children in care: - A Lysol wipes container on a shelf in the same room the children were having snack. - A Large board on the ground in the outdoor play area. The edges of the board were chipped. The Manager removed the board. - In one of the bathrooms there was a perfume bottle in an unlocked cupboard. The Manager removed the perfume bottle. - An unlocked cupboard in the kitchen with a container full of different sunscreen bottles. Licensing observed a child open the cupboard and take the bottle out.

  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.

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a) name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status.

  Observation. Upon a random review of five children's records, Licensing observed two children's records missing immunization status.

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

  19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(a)
• 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. Upon a review of the attendance records for the month of June, Licensing observed the following; - three days that children's time of departure was missing -two days that children were not identified as present or absent.

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

  19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (i) a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency.

  Observation. Upon a random review of five children's records, Licensing observed one child missing a photograph or digital image.

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

  19160 - CCLR s.57(2)(i)
• 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 one staff's record missing a criminal record check (CRC). The Manager informed Licensing that a CRC for the staff has been applied for.

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

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a)
• 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 licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry,

  Observation. Upon a review of three staff records, Licensing observed that two staff's certificates have not been validated through the early childhood educator registry. The Manager was unaware that certificates need to be validated every time a new and updated certificate is received. Education provided.

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

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(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. Licensing observed the following; - Resilient surfacing under one slide is sparse and not sufficient. Potential for a child to get hurt upon coming down the slide. Education provided on how to ensure that there is sufficient resilient surfacing under the slide and climber. - A wooden sand box in the outdoor play area resting on its side. Potential for it to tip and fall over on a child. - A Lysol and another cleaning solution bottle in an unlocked cupboard in one of the bathrooms.

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

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• 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 the following; - On one of the slides (twisty slide) there are two patchy areas that the plastic has chipped off. - On the wooden stove, in the dramatic play area inside the facility, the wood has chipped on the top leaving a sharp edge.

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

  11190 - CCLR s.16(4)(b)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must have all of the following: (a) emergency exits and a fire drill system approved by a local assistant within the meaning of the Fire Services Act.

  Observation. Licensing observed that the fire extinguisher has not been serviced this year. The Manager stated that someone had come to look at it but may not have serviced it.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that emergency exits and a fire drill system has been approved by a local assistant within the meaning of the Fire Services Act.

  13010 - CCLR s.22(1)(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. Licensing observed the following in the outdoor play area; - There is a broken wooden panel on the bottom of the wooden play house on one side. There are four nails protruding out from this area. - Three big wood boards/panels resting against the wired fence.

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

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)