Daycare For Multiple Intelligences

• 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. -Although mechanisms to secure blind cords have been installed, they were not engaged at the time of inspection (Corrected during inspection) A small area of the outdoor play space is blocked off with a ladder suspended on two poles. The ladder is not secure and poses a hazard should it fall on a child. -A tree in the outdoor play space was uprooted during a winter storm. The trunk is still in the play space and the trunk has several areas where there are sharp edges and areas where wood is protruding that may pose injury should a child trip/fall. There is also a dip in the ground where the tree trunk was uprooted

  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. -Foam blocks are cracked, exposing foam which can not be sanitized. (Repeat) -The wooden fence surrounding the outdoor play space deck had gouges in the wood and has splinters.

  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. -Gloves are not available for diaper changes or for when the staff need to respond to an emergency where there may be bodily fluids. -Soap and paper tower is not available at one of the facility's handwashing sinks. (repeat) -Toilet paper is not readily available for the children. (repeat) -The facility does not have tissue or kleenex to support with nose wiping etc.

  Corrective action. ensure staff are equipped with supplies required to implement proper health and hygiene.

  15030 - CCLR s.46(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. The manager said that the site conduced a September fire drill, however, the drill was not logged.

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

  A licensee must have in writing from a parent, and maintain at the community care facility, consent (a) to call a medical practitioner or ambulance in case of accident or illness if the parent cannot immediately be reached.

  Observation. 1 out of 4 children's files inspected did not contain consent to call a medical practitioner.

  Corrective action. Manager will say child's record will be reviewed with parents by end of day.

  19190 - CCLR s.57(3)(a)

• 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. A rocking cradle is being used for a child who is 1.5 years old.

  Corrective action. Ensure that sleep equipment used for children is appropriate for size, age and development.

  11120 - CCLR s.15(2)(c)
• 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. -Wear and tear on facility walls - chipping paint exposing underlay. -There is a gap large enough to entrap a child's arm between the siding of the house and the deck. -Foam blocks have cracks in them exposing foam underneath. -Blind cords to not have a system to secure them.

  Corrective action. Ensure the facility and the fixtures within it are in good repair.

  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. -The facility smoke detector was beeping indicating that it requires attention. A smoke detector which is not maintained can not be relied upon in order to mitigate risk. -There are items stacked in the platform of a climber causing the enclosure to lose height.

  Corrective action. Ensure all established systems of safety are maintained at all times.

  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. -Paper towel is not available as part of a complete hand washing routine. -Toilet paper was not accessible in the children's washroom.

  Corrective action. Ensure a system of health and hygiene is established and practiced.

  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. One staff member's certificate was not posted.

  Corrective action. Ensure all staff certificates are posted.

  10070 - CCLR s.11(4)
• MEDICATION

  A licensee must ensure that a child's medication is not accessible to any child, except that a child may have access to his or her own medication if (a) the child's parent has instructed the licensee to permit this. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Medication was accessible to children in care.

  Corrective action. Ensure medication is not accessible to children in care.

  16030 - CCLR s.53(2)(a)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep current records for each child showing (a) the information set out in subsection (2), (b) if applicable, the information and agreements set out in subsections (2.1) and (2.2), and (c) the consents referred to in subsection (3).

  Observation. One child in attendance did not have any records in site.

  Corrective action. Ensure records are obtained for all children in care before the start of enrollment.

  19060 - CCLR s.57(1)(a)(b)(c)
• 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. Licensing inspected two staff files and noted that one did not contain a current certificate validation.

  Corrective action. Ensure staff files are complete.

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a)
• 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 inspection of two staff files, Licensing noted that one contained an expired CRC.

  Corrective action. Ensure all staff records are current.

  12430 - CCLR s.56(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. Protective surface around the climber in the kitchen area is coming off the floor. There is a wooden chest beside the slide of the climber posing a risk of injury in the event of fall from slide.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided to all children 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 (a) suitable for the age and development of the children.

  Observation. New play equipment/ climber in the outdoor play area is not suitable for children under the age of three years old.

  Corrective action. Please submit a written plan regarding supervision and safe use of the climber; and that it is not accessible to younger children.

  11180 - CCLR s.16(4)(a)
• 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 new play structure/climber in the outdoor play area. The climber is placed on the bricks and it is not secured in the ground. Additionally, there is no protective ground surfacing under the climber.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that children do not have access to the climber until safety hazards are addressed.

  11190 - CCLR s.16(4)(b)
• 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. Cleaning supplies were stored under washroom sink accessible to children.

  Corrective action. Ensure that children do not have access to anything that may be hazardous to the health and safety of children in care.

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• 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 obtained for one employee.

  Corrective action. Please ensure all staff files are complete.

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

• 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 plan received

  19030 - CCLR s.55(2)(a)
• A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

  Observation. Resilient surfacing was not present below a climber.

  Corrective action. Corrective action received

  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 that hallway closet doors were not secured. It is pending from last inspection.

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

  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. Diaper change mat is ripped from places and exposing the filling. This contravention is not corrected from last inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure to practice the rules of health and hygiene.

  15030 - CCLR s.46(1)
• 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. Review of 4 children files observed 2 children were missing date of enrollment.

  Corrective action. Ensure all children files are complete

  19080 - CCLR s.57(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 that all 3 closets in the hallway were not secured from finger pinching.

  Corrective action. Ensure to provide a healthy and safe environment to all children in care.

  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 today; -Children beddings were touching while stored and it was posing a risk of germs contamination. -Staff did not instruct children to wash hands prior to eating snacks and they resume play without washing hands. -Diaper change mat was ripped from places and exposing the filling in a manner that mat may not be disinfected properly.

  Corrective action. Ensure to practice and instruct children the rules of health and hygiene.

  15030 - CCLR s.46(1)
• 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. Review of 5 children files observed 2 children were missing date of enrollment or start date on file.

  Corrective action. Ensure all children 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. There were 7 children in attendance at the time of today's inspection; however, only 6 children were signed in.

  Corrective action. Ensure facility records are complete and up to date.

  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. Review of 5 children files observed that one child was missing photo or digital image to identify the child in the event of emergency.

  Corrective action. Ensure all children files are complete.

  19160 - CCLR s.57(2)(i)

• 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 staff washroom is attached to one of the playrooms. Licensing observed personal grooming items in the staff washroom were accessible to children. Hallway closet door need to be secured children finger pinching.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided to children at all time.

  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; - Many empty yogurt containers in different areas of the grassy outdoor play area. Licensing provided only as a suggestion to conduct an outdoor check each morning prior to the program starting. - A dirty mop in the children's bathroom. Upon discussion with one of the staff Licensing observed that the mop is used to clean the floors and usually stored in another area.

  Corrective action. Please 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

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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 a diaper rash cream in an unlocked bathroom cupboard. Licensing provided education on the definition of "accessible to children in care".

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

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

  A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing observed the following; - several children's blankets folded and stacked on top of one another in 2 cribs. - Two cots stacked together. The sheets on each of the cots were touching. Potential for cross contamination and spreading of germs. Licensing provided education on the important of ensuring that children's belongings are stored separately to mitigate any spreading of germs especially during COVID 19 pandemic.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that a program has been established to instruct children in and to practice the rules of, health and hygiene.

  15030 - CCLR s.46(1)
• 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 October Licensing observed 1 day that all children were not signed out.

  Corrective action. Please 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: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.

  Observation. Upon a random review of 4 out of 7 children's records Licensing observed 1 child's record missing the name and telephone number of a medical practitioner. Licensing provided education on what would meet the intent of this regulation such as having a walk in clinic's name and phone number.

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

  19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d)
• 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 random review of 4 out of 7 children's records Licensing observed 1 child's record missing the start date.

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

  19080 - CCLR s.57(2)(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. Licensing observed that one staff's immunization status is still missing. The Manager had a doctor's note on file for the staff and thought this was sufficient. Licensing provided education on what is required to meet the intent of the regulation.

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

  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 is accessible to children in care: - Diaper rash cream on the diaper change table. - Hot water kettle on a lower kitchen counter. The kettle was hot upon touch. - An adult rake resting against the wooden fence in the outdoor play area. Licensing provided education on ensuring that objects or substances that are hazardous to the health and safety of children should be out of children's reach. -Licensing observed on the second inspection day, Jan.17/20, that the items identified in this contravention have been corrected.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that children do not have access to any objects or substances that may be hazardous to the health and safety of children in care.

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• 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: -Children use hand cloths to dry their hands after hand washing procedure. Licensing observed the hand cloths sitting on the bathroom counter and touching one another. Potential for spreading of germs and cross contamination. Licensing observed on the second inspection day, Jan. 17/20 that this has been corrected. -Licensing observed tape on the handles of a tricycle that is ripping off and has collected dirt. - Licensing observed that the children used the snack/lunch table to play with toys and then immediately had lunch. The table was not sanitized. Education provided on ensuring health and hygiene practices

  Corrective action. Please ensure that a program is established to instruct children in, and to 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 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 within the care facility. There was an exemption in place for the Manager to Manage two facilities however, the exmeption expired in October 2019. Licensing has not received a new exemption or amendment application for a new Manager. Education was provided to the Staff in regards to exemption.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that the Manager's name is displayed in a prominent place within the care facility

  10050 - CCLR s.11(1)
• 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. Licensing was informed that there is a staff that works alone with the children in the mornings for a short period of time. This staff's qualification is as an Early Childhood Educator Assistant (ECEA). Licensing provided education on Schedule E and the staff to children ration for the service type, which is as an Early Childhood Educator (ECE).

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

  14030 - CCLR s.34(2)(b)
• OR SUPERVISION

  A licensee must ensure that children are supervised at all times by a person who is an educator, an assistant or a responsible adult.

  Observation. Licensing observed that there was a child sleeping while the staff and rest of the children played in the garage outdoor area. Upon discussion with the staff Licensing observed that when the sleeping child awakes, the staff goes to the child and leaves the other children in the garage outdoor play area and attends to the waking child. When the staff goes to the room, where the sleeping child is, there is no clear view of the other children playing in the outdoor area. Licensing provided education on the importance of continuos supervision.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that children are supervised at all times by a person who is an educator, an assistant or a responsible adult.

  14060 - CCLR s.39(1)
• OR SUPERVISION

  A licensee must ensure that a child, while under the care or supervision of the licensee, is not subjected to any of the following: (b) confinement or physical restraint by an employee, except as authorized in a child care's plan if the care plan includes instructions respecting behavioural guidance. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing observed a child confined to a chair with buckles from 9:50AM to 11:10 AM. During this time the rest of the children in care had participated in indoor free play, snack and outdoor play time. Licensing provided education on allowing the young child to be able to engage and interact with the other children and the program. Licensing provided suggestions on how to allow the child to be involved in playtime indoors and outdoors. The staff removed the child from the chair.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that children in care are not subjected to confinement or physical restraint by an employee , except as authorized in a child's care plan if the care plan includes instructions respecting behavioural guidance.

  14270 - CCLR s.52(1)(b)
• 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 observed the following: -Two staff files not on site - One child's record not on site. Licensing observed on the second inspection day, Jan. 17, 20, that the following have been corrected and put in place: - two staff's criminal record checks - two staff's immunization status -One staff's first aid certificate - one staff's resume

  Corrective action. Please ensure that staff and children 's records are kept in a single place within the care facility.

  19320 - CCLR s.59(a)
• 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 review of seven out of eight children's records Licensing observed four children's records missing a photograph or digital image.

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

  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. Upon a review of seven out of eight children's records Licensing observed the following: - One child's record missing a medical insurance number. - One child's record missing immunization status.

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

  19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(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 seven out of eight children's records Licensing observed one child's record missing the date of enrollment.

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

  19080 - CCLR s.57(2)(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: (b) character references in respect of the person.

  Observation. Upon a review of two staff records Licensing observed one staff's record missing references.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that all staff records are complete prior to the staff working at the care facility. Licensing observed on the second inspection day, Jan.17/20, that the reference for two staff's were identical. Licensing was informed that the references were obtained from google and then signed by parents. Licensing provided education on the intent of references and what is acceptable.

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must ensure that each employee (b) practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month.

  Observation. Upon a review of the fire drills from August 2019 Licensing observed that a fire drill had not been practiced for the month of December 2019. Licensing provided education

  Corrective action. Please ensure that a fire drill is practiced at least once each month.

  12190 - CCLR s.22(2)(b)
• 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 is a staff who works with the children at all times. Licensing could not verify if this person has a valid first aid and CPR as the staff's record was not on site and their first aid was not posted anywhere within the care facility. Licensing observed on the second inspection day, Jan.17/20, that this contravention has been corrected and the staff holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that children have at all times access to an employee who holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate.

  12210 - CCLR s.23(1)(a)
• 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 two staff records Licensing observed one staff's criminal record check to be addressed to another facility.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that current staff records are maintained.

  12430 - CCLR s.56(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 two staff records Licensing observed one staff's record missing immunization status.

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

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

  Observation. Upon a review of two staff records Licensing observed one staff's record missing validation of their certificate.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that all staff certificates are validated through the Early Childhood Educator Registry.

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