Crawl To Walk Day Care Centre Ltd

• 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: -Facility recently had a leak from the bathroom sink above the daycare. There is a large brown water stain and bubbling paint within the daycare hallway. Licensee stated that it happened a month ago and have been waiting to ensure the area has dried before replacing the part of the ceiling where the leak had occurred. -There is some cracked cement at the top of the stairs which has created a small divot between the wood and the step. It can act as a tripping hazard.

  Corrective action. Please provide your plan for remediation in regard to the water damage as well as your written response on or before April 15, 2026

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• 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. Fire extinguisher was due to be serviced in January, 2026.

  Corrective action. Please provide a written response to indicate how you will address the contravention noted above on or before April 15, 2026

  13020 - CCLR s.22(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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sub staff were missing proof of validation within their file. Licensee checked validation at the time of inspection.

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(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 system maintained by the early childhood educator registry. (Educator or assistant certificate validation) Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): File for staff who has a Certificate did not show any proof of verification.

  Corrective action. Licensee verified the staff's Certificate at the time of inspection.

  12140 - CCLR s.19(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: (b) character references in respect of the person.

  Observation. There was one staff who was missing references within their file.

  Corrective action. Licensee stated that they would obtain references for this staff.

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

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: - A child's epi-pen is expired. - A container of Clorox wipes and other sanitization wipes on the kitchen counter and accessible to children in care.

  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 a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

  Observation. Licensing observed a play climber and slide, in the wood chip area, placed right against the outdoor fence. This is a potential hazard as a child can fall or climb over the fence into the neighbouring yard and injure themselves. Licensing provided education to ensure the appropriate distance between a climbing structure and fence.

  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)
• 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 is not posted anywhere within the community care facility. The Manager informed Licensing that the facility was recently repainted and the Manager's name was not put back up on the wall.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that both the Licence and the name of the Manager is displayed in a prominent place within the community care facility.

  10050 - CCLR s.11(1)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment].

  Observation. Upon a discussion with the Manager Licensing observed that an emergency drill was practiced for 2021 but not recorded. Licensing provided education on ensuring that all fire and emergency drills are recorded.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that current records are kept respecting fire and emergency drills.

  13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(c)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  In respect of a record referred to in this Division, a licensee must (a) keep in a single place at the community care facility the records referred to in sections 56 to 58.

  Observation. Licensing was unable to review the policies and procedures because they were not at the community care facility. The Manager informed Licensing that they must have given the last copy to a parent.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that children and staff records and policies and procedures are kept in a single place at the community care facility.

  19320 - CCLR s.59(a)

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment].

  Observation. Licensing observed that an earthquake drill had not been practiced for the year 2020. The Manager informed Licensing that an earthquake drill was practiced but not recorded. The Manager could not remember when it had been implemented.

  Corrective action. Ensure that current records are maintained for fire and emergency drills and equipment.

  13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(c)

• 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 grass area where the children play has many overgrown weeds and grass. - an aroma diffuser is sitting on a high window ledge. The wire for the diffuser is hanging and accessible to children. Potential for a child to pull on the wire and have the diffuser fall on them.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times when 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 in the outdoor play area; 1 soccer ball and 1 volleyball ripped all around exposing the foam underlay and a rusted metal cake pan.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that all 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 was not serviced for this year. Licensing provided education on what would meet the intent of this regulation.

  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)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility.

  Observation. Upon a review of 4 children records, Licensing observed 1 child's record missing the date of enrolment.

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

  19080 - CCLR s.57(2)(b)

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

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

  Observation. Licensing observed that all the water and food in the emergency bag has expired. Licensing provided education on ensuring that there are sufficient supplies in the emergency back for the children in care and staff to last up to 72 hours. Licensing suggested having a system in place to ensure that the emergency supplies are maintained.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that there is an emergency plan in place that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)