Cuties Child Care Centre

• 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. While on site, the following was observed: -White stool in outdoor play space that is broken, removed at the time of inspection (CORRECTED) -Thermometer for fridge that was purchased was a thermometer used to check children's temperatures and was not stored in fridge. Discussion had with Licensee about obtaining a thermometer that is specific to being used within the fridge (not digital).

  Corrective action. Please provide a written response to indicate how you will address the contravention noted above on or before January 13, 2026

  11010 - CCLR s.13(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: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

  Observation. Immunization status was not available within the Manager's file.

  Corrective action. Licensing to provide an immunization template form for Manager to completed and keep on site at the 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. Manager did not have any references available within their file.

  Corrective action. Please provide a written response to indicate how you will address the contravention noted above on or before January 13, 2026

  12050 - CCLR s.19(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. While on site, the following was noted: -Outlet by the crib is not covered, facility has older electrical which requires an outlet cover. -Crib is in disrepair,with one railing that is broken and not attached on one side. -Sanitizer and soap and water bottle is not clearly labelled. -Fence installed around the AC unit, however, little hands still have access to the unit through the railing. -Cubbie was secured but had become unattached to the wall. -Fridge which is used to store lunches does not have a thermometer which allows the Licensee to ensure that fridge temperature is 4 Degrees Celsius or below.

  Corrective action. Please provide a written response to indicate how you will address the contravention noted above on or before January 16, 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. Various walls throughout the facility have paint that is peeling or dents in the wall, exposing the drywall beneath.

  Corrective action. Please provide a written response to indicate how you will address the contravention noted above on or before January 16, 2025

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• PROGRAM

  A licensee, other than a licensee providing a care program described as Occasional Child Care, must provide each child with daily outdoor play periods unless weather conditions would make it unreasonable to do so. (4) Despite subsection (1), a licensee who provides a care program described as Occasional Child Care need not provide a program of outdoor activities. (5) Despite subsection (3), that subsection applies to a licensee who provides a care program described as Child-minding only if the program provides care for 3.5 hours or more each day.

  Observation. DLSOP Active Play – The licensed child care program did not ensure a minimum of 60 minutes per day of outdoor active play. Licensee stated that they go outside for 30 minutes.

  Corrective action. Please provide a written response to indicate how you will address the contravention noted above on or before January 16, 2025

  18060 - CCLR s.44(3)(4)(5)

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 dirty mop in a bucket filled with water, in the bathtub, in the main bathroom. -Two cubbies that are not secured. One was wobbly upon touch. - A hose sprawled on the cement area in the outdoor play area. Potential tripping hazard. - An AC in the outdoor pebble play area. The Manager informed Licensing that they are going to be building a fence around it. - The black underlay tarp exposed in the outdoor play area. Potential tripping hazard.

  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 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 several cars in front of the inside of the laundry room door and door leading into the garage. This is an emergency exit in case of a fire or any other emergency.

  Corrective action. Ensure that equipment, furniture and supplies are not blocking or hampering an exit in the case of fire or other emergency.

  11090 - CCLR s.15(1)(b)
• 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 in the outdoor play area; - A tree, in the outdoor pea gravel area, that has branches that need trimming as they are long and hanging low in children's play path. - Overgrown grass and weeds. - A small two wheeler bike that has one flat tire. - The rubber grip on the handle of a medium sized two wheeler bike is ripped. Licensing discussed having a system in place to ensure that the outdoor area is being maintained as it is a repeat contravention.

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

  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. Licensing observed that there was insufficient food and other supplies in the on-wheels earthquake bag for 72 hours and the amount of children in care. Licensed had a discussion with the Licensee about supplies and ensuring that there is enough for 72 hours.

  Corrective action. Ensure that an emergency plan is in place to recover from any emergency.

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(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. Upon a review of ten days of the attendance records for the month of November, Licensing observed two days that children's departure time was not recorded.

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

  19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c)

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: -Ride on toys in a driveway which is not enclosed and leads to a road. -The fridge temperature was measured at 14 degrees Celsius. -The facility backyard is in need of extensive maintenance. -There is general clutter throughout the facility. -There are a number of toys and equipment in the outdoor play space which are damaged, broken and in need of maintenance. -A gate used to enclose the outdoor play space is no longer there. -There is underlay coming through the gravel, posing a tripping hazard.

  Corrective action. Ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times.

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

  A licensee must ensure that any heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius.

  Observation. The hot water temperature was measured at 52 degrees.

  Corrective action. Ensure any water accessible to children is not heated more than 49 degrees Celsius.

  11230 - CCLR s.47
• NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICES

  A licensee must ensure that children are not (c) left unsupervised while consuming food or drink.

  Observation. Licensing observed that the Licensee left children who were eating unattended at several points during the inspection to clean and put away toys and equipment in other rooms of the facility.

  Corrective action. Ensure children who are eating are not left unattended while consuming food and drink.

  17100 - CCLR s.48(4)(c)
• 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: -Inadequate supplies to prepare for and respond to emergency. -One of the two designated fire exits was padlocked.

  Corrective action. Ensure the established emergency plan is current at all times.

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)
• 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. Licensing inspected 4 children's files and noted that one did not contain a date of enrollment.

  Corrective action. Ensure children's files are complete.

  19080 - CCLR s.57(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. Licensing observed 7 children signed in but only 6 in attendance. There were also several days which did not indicate whether a child was present or absent.

  Corrective action. Ensure attendance records are accurate at all times.

  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. 2 out of the 4 children's files inspected did not contain an image of the child.

  Corrective action. Ensure children's files are complete.

  19160 - CCLR s.57(2)(i)
• 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. Licensing inspected 4 children's file and noted that one did not contain a medical insurance plan number or evidence of immunization status.

  Corrective action. Ensure children's files are complete.

  19070 - CCLR s.57(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. Licensing observed the following: -A storage cupboard which is not secured, posing a tipping hazard. -A bottle of febreeze on the counter in one of the bathrooms. -Temperature sensitive foods stored on top of the children's cubbies. -Ride on toy in the driveway which is not enclosed and has direct access to the street. -A stroller which was wet had signs of mold. -The stairs leading to the facility are slippery. -There are large mounds of mud in the facility's back yard. The ground is really soft and hard to walk on. -A vegetable planter box has tall, prickly branches which pose a hazard.

  Corrective action. Ensure a healthy and safe environment is maintained at all times.

  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: -A filing cabinet with a large amount of glue residue causing dirt and grime to be trapped on the surface. -There is general clutter throughout the facility.

  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: -A large container of baby powder in the children's cubbies (corrected during inspection). -A large container of Vaseline in the children's cubbies. -A bottle of listerine on bathroom counter, accessible to children. -Lysol cleaner in an unlocked cupboard under a bathroom sink (repeat contravention). -Nail clippers on a bathroom counter. -Large sewing needle in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen (corrected during inspection). -Nail polish remover on the kitchen counter (corrected during inspection). -A sharp screw on top of the play kitchen (corrected during inspection). -Long screw drivers in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen. -A bucket of wood debris in the outdoor play space. -A very large bag of lawn food accessible to children in the outdoor play space. -A sharp gardening tool in a small vegetable garden box in the outdoor play space. -Licensee's personal medication on the windowsill in the kitchen, right above a hadwashing sink. -An unlocked closet which has items stored in it from floor to ceiling. The items pose a tipping hazard since the closet is not locked. -There is no system in place to secure blind cords. -A food processor blade in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen.

  Corrective action. Ensure children do not have access to items or substance which may be hazardous to the health and safety of children in care.

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that each piece of furniture or equipment for sleeping (c) is appropriate for the size, age and development of the children intended to use it.

  Observation. Licensing observed that a baby swing was being used as sleep equipment for an infant.

  Corrective action. Ensure each piece of furniture or equipment for sleeping is appropriate for the size, age and development of children.

  11120 - CCLR s.15(2)(c)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that each piece of furniture or equipment for sleeping (b) is clean and comfortable.

  Observation. Licensing observed the following: -Licensing observed that children were sleeping on nap mats with no mat sheet/covering.

  Corrective action. Ensure nap equipment is clean and comfortable.

  11110 - CCLR s.15(2)(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: -There is a climbing structure in the outdoor play space, positioned close to a wooden edge, causing there to be insufficient clearance around it. -There is no covered container in the bathroom to dispose of used paper towels, diapers or bathroom garbage. At the time of inspection, there was used paper towel left on the counter. (Corrected during inspection). -One of the bathrooms did not have any system to dry hands as part of a complete handwahsing routine (repeat contravention). -The facility's outdoor play space requires maintenance (repeat contravention). -The cleaning and diesinfecting bottles were not labelled (repeat contravention). -The plastic underlay is popping out at various places in the outdoor play space (repeat contravention). -Several nap mats with ripped corners and exposed foam (repeat contravention).

  Corrective action. Ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (e) any illness, allergy or medical disability disclosed to the licensee by the child or his or her parent or medical practitioner.

  Observation. The Licensee did not record a child's known food allergy in any manner anywhere at the facility. The Licensee was not aware if the child required a care plan in case of risk of anaphylaxis or other results of exposure to allergen.

  Corrective action. Ensure children's illness, allergy or medical disability disclosed by the child, their parent or medical practitioner is recorded at the facility.

  19110 - CCLR s.57(2)(e)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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. Licensing inspected 4 children's files and noted that one file did not contain a phone number for medical practitioner.

  Corrective action. Ensure all children's files are complete.

  19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d)
• 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. At the time of inspection there were 5 children in care, however, only 2 children were signed in. At the previous routine inspection, Licensing had discussed the intent of keeping accurate records.

  Corrective action. Ensure a record of daily attendance is kept, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure.

  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. Licensing observed that one staff file did not contain evidence of immunization status declaration.

  Corrective action. Ensure all 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: (b) character references in respect of the person.

  Observation. Licensing observed that one staff filed did not contain references.

  Corrective action. Ensure all staff files are complete.

  12050 - CCLR s.19(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: -The walk way to the facility's entrance and the outdoor play space had not been tended to since the last snow fall (4 days ago) resulting in icy/hazardous conditions. -Paper towels were not available in the bathroom as part of a complete handwashing protocol (corrected during inspection).

  Corrective action. Ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• STAFFING

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

  Observation. Licensing observed that the annual emergency drill had not been practiced.

  Corrective action. Ensure that each employee practices implementing the emergency plan at least once each year.

  12200 - CCLR s.22(2)(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: -A large climbing structure in the living room does not have sufficient clearing around it. -The stairs leading to the main door of the facility were slippery. -The facility outdoor play space requires maintenance. -The equipment in the facility's outdoor play space requires maintenance. -Paper towels (or any other system of hand drying) were not available in the facility bathroom as part children's complete handwashing routine. -The disinfectant bottles were not labelled correctly. -The laundry room which contained hazardous materials was accessible to children in care. -Hair care product was observed in an unlocked cupboard in the children's bathroom.

  Corrective action. Ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times.

  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. The manager's name was not displayed at the facility.

  Corrective action. Ensure the manager's name is displayed in a prominent place in the community care facility.

  10050 - CCLR s.11(1)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (k) the date on which the child stops attending the community care facility.

  Observation. Licensing observed that end of enrollment dates were not noted on files of children who no longer attend.

  Corrective action. Ensure that record showing the date on which the child stops attending is kept.

  19180 - CCLR s.57(2)(k)
• 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. Licensing observed that 4 children did not have photographs or digital images available to identify them in an emergency.

  Corrective action. Ensure photographs or digital image of all children are available for the purposes of identifying children in an emergency.

  19160 - CCLR s.57(2)(i)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (f) a log of minor accidents, illnesses and unexpected events involving children, that did not require medical attention and were not reportable incidents described in Schedule H.

  Observation. Licensing observed that the log book as not been used since 2019.

  Corrective action. Ensure a log of minor incidents is kept. Education provided on the intent of log book.

  19050 - CCLR s.56(1)(f)
• 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. The manager's Criminal Record Check is not current (expired).

  Corrective action. Ensure criminal record checks are current at all times.

  12430 - CCLR s.56(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. Licensee could not produce evidence of certificate validation.

  Corrective action. Ensure staff certificates are validated using a systems maintained by the early childhood educator registry.

  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: -Two broken metal rusted training wheels laying out in the outdoor play area. - Two Sleeping mats that are ripped exposing the foam underlay. This prevents the mats from being sanitized effectively. - A tall shelf in one of the play rooms that is not secured. (This is a repeat contravention). -The entire kitchen is broken; all of the cupboard doors have been removed, the dishwasher is pulled out exposing the underlay cover, part of the counter tops have been ripped out, there are exposed pipes under the sink, there is a hole in the above cupboard wall, and wires exposed above the sink. Children sit in this kitchen area to have snack and lunch. Licensing has asked for a plan to ensure that children do not have access to the exposed kitchen.

  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 children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing observed the following that are accessible to children in care; -A lysol aerosol bottle in an unlocked bathroom cupboard under the sink. (This is a repeat contravention) -Eye and face cream with medical ingredients in an unlocked bathroom drawer.

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

  11200 - CCLR s.17