Everyday Sunshine Childcare

• 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. A cord to the TV is plugged in and hanging accessible to children in care. A cord to the AC unit is wrapped around a toy shelf accessible to children. There is no sanitizer located near the diaper change area. Children did not have appropriate clothing for outdoors and were taken outside without shoes or jacket.

  Corrective action. Ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times by removing cords that could pose a choking hazard, ensuring proper sanitization of diapering areas, and ensuring that children have proper clothing and footwear when going outside.

  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 pillar outside near the child care entrance has deteriorating wood around the bottom of the pillar.

  Corrective action. Ensure that all fixtures are in good repair.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• 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. The fire exit to the front door of the home was locked with a dead bolt from the other side of the door and at the top of the door a sliding lock was also attached. There was also a chain lock on the child care side of the door that was not attached.

  Corrective action. Ensure that fire and emergency exits are not hampered or blocked.

  11090 - CCLR s.15(1)(b)
• 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. The climber in the back yard is in poor condition with pieces of the canvas breaking creating falling risks. There is no resilient surfacing below the climber with approximate height more than 4 feet.

  Corrective action. Ensure that outdoor play materials are in good repair and free from hazards

  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. Licensing observed the following in the children's bathroom - cleaning products located under the sink accessible to children -a mouse trap next to the toilet Outside rodent traps were accessible in the playground.

  Corrective action. Ensure that children do not have access to any hazardous materials or substances.

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• 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. At the time of arrival, the staff person was outside and the Licensee was upstairs. No staff were with the 6 children in the program space.

  Corrective action. Ensure that supervision is maintained at all times.

  14060 - CCLR s.39(1)
• 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. The fire extinguisher was due for service in July 2025.

  Corrective action. Ensure that fire extinguishers are serviced annually.

  13010 - CCLR s.22(1)(a)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must ensure that the policies and procedures referred to in subsection (1) are implemented by employees.

  Observation. Children under the age of 2 years old were watching screens.

  Corrective action. Ensure that children under 2 years old do not watch screens

  13071 - CCLR s.56(2)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (d) written policies and procedures that are intended to guide employees in the care and supervision of children.

  Observation. The Licensee said she did not have the transportation policy for walking children to and from school

  Corrective action. Ensure that there is a transportation policy for walking children to and from school, and any other type of transportation that is being provided. Ensure that is kept on site and employees are trained in the policy.

  13060 - CCLR s.56(1)(d)
• 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. No record of emergency drill completed in the last year

  Corrective action. ensure an emergency drill is completed annually and a record is maintained.

  13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(c)
• 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. Multiple children's records were not current with -start date -children's birth date -sign in sign out -immunization status -care card -children's photographs -parent names and contacts and one child's record was not present in the child care.

  Corrective action. Ensure that children's files are current and available in a single place in the community care facility.

  19060 - CCLR s.57(1)(a)(b)(c)
• 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. The Licensee said she did not keep a log of minor accidents, illnesses and unexpected events.

  Corrective action. Ensure that you keep a log of minor accidents, illnesses and unexpected events.

  19050 - CCLR s.56(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: (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.

  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. 1 employee did not have character references

  Corrective action. Ensure that all employees have a record of character references.

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(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. One employee who walks children to school does not have evidence of a valid first aid certificate

  Corrective action. Ensure that children have access to an employee with valid first aid at all times.

  12210 - CCLR s.23(1)(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. -Rubber bumper is peeling off the wall in the main play space. -There is a hole in the wall caused by the door handle in the secondary play room.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• 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. 1 of 4 children's files did not contain an MSP number.

  Corrective action. The Licensee requested the information from children's parents.

  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. One child's arrival time was not noted on the day of inspection.

  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. 2 employee files did not contain an immunization status declaration.

  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 system maintained by the early childhood educator registry. (Educator or assistant certificate validation)

  Observation. 2 staff certificates were not verified.

  Corrective action. Licensing discussed the process and intent of certificate verification. The Licensee will verify staff certificates.

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

• 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 gallon of hand sanitizer accessible to children in care by the front door.

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

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• 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 latch on the gate which leads to the street does not latch properly. -The change mat was ripped in several places exposing foam. -A piece of play equipment had a ripped cushion, exposing foam.

  Corrective action. Ensure the facility, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and 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. Licensing observed: -The way the nap mats are stored cause the children's linens to touch. -There is an unsecured blind cord next to a crib in the naproom. The cord is accessible from the crib. -There is a pillow with a fabric cover on the change mat. Anything used while changing children's diapers should be immediately sanitizable. -There was no paper towel or other means of drying hands as part of a complete handwashing routine.

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

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

  A licensee must do all of the following: (b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote (i) the health, safety and dignity of persons in care,

  Observation. Licensing observed 6 children under 48 months of which 2 were under 2.

  Corrective action. Ensure the community care facility is operated in compliance with Schedule E of the regulation.

  15050 - CCALA s.7(1)(b)(i)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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. A child who may require additional support did not have a careplan in place.

  Corrective action. Ensure that a care plan is developed in consultation with a parent of the child requiring extra suppourt and any person requested by the parent.

  19250 - CCLR s.58(2)(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: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

  Observation. Licensing observed 2 staff files and noted that one was missing an immunization declaration.

  Corrective action. Ensure 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 inspected 2 staff files and noted that one did not contain references.

  Corrective action. Ensure 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. Blind cords in two rooms need to be secured from children access.

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

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• 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. Review of 4 children files observed 2 children were missing immunization status on file.

  Corrective action. Ensure all children files are complete.

  19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(a)

• 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. Licensing observed older ( over 2 years old) children were sitting in high chair for eating. Discussed age appropriate furniture for children.

  Corrective action. Ensure material and equipment accessible for children is suitable for age and development of the children.

  11180 - CCLR s.16(4)(a)
• 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. The following hazards were observed during inspection; cleaning supplies stored under the washroom sink; heat vent in circle time area was exposing sharp parts. Children could put their fingers in the open vent.

  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
• 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 has not been serviced annually. Secondary emergency exit door that leads to garage was locked from other side. Additionally, yard gate was also locked from outside. Discussed the intent and potential risk when emergency exits are not accessible to evacuate children safety.

  Corrective action. Please ensure to follow the emergency plan and procedures that was approved to respond and 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. There was 6 out of 7 children signed in today at the time of inspection.

  Corrective action. Please ensure children records are complete.

  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 the following; - The resilient surface under the wooden climber, swing and slide set is not sufficient. There is a thin green tarp on the ground. Potential for a child hurting themselves if coming down the slide, falling off the swing or monkey bars. Education provided on resilient surfacing. - There are holes behind 2 of the doors that lead it into play rooms. The holes have exposed white material.

  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)
• 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 4 children records Licensing observed 2 children's records missing immunization status. The Licensee stated that the parents have not provided the children's immunization. Licensing provided education on what would be sufficient to meet the intent of this regulation.

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

  19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(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. Upon a review of 1 staff's record, Licensing observed that the staff is missing character references. This is a reapeat contravention.

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

  12050 - CCLR s.19(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: (a) a criminal record check for the person.

  Observation. Upon a review of 1 staff record Licensing observed that the staff is missing a criminal record check. This staff drops off the children and picks them up from school. The Licensee stated that they have completed and submitted forms for a criminal record check. This is a repeat contravention. Licensing provided education that all required documents need to be obtained prior to the staff working at the care facility.

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

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(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: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

  Observation. Upon a review of 1 staff's record Licensing observed that the staff was missing immunization status. This is a repeat contravention.

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

  12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must do all of the following: (b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote (i) the health, safety and dignity of persons in care,

  Observation. Licensing observed the following; - Upon a review of the attendance record for the months of January and February there were 2 days in the month of January that there were 8 children in care. The maximum capacity is 7 for the service type Licensed for. Licensing provided education on the maximum capacity of the facility and that there can be no more then 7 children in care at any given time. - There were 4 children under 4 years old and of the 4 there was 1 child under 1 years old. According to Schedule E of the Child Care Licensing Regulations if there is a child under 12 months there can only be 3 children under 48 months and of those 3 no more than 1 child younger than 12 months old. The Licensee stated that they did not know this. Education was provided.

  Corrective action. The Licensee must operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote the health , safety and dignity of persons in care.

  12490 - CCALA s.7(1)(b)(i)
• 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. Upon a review of 1 staff's record Licensing observed that the staff is missing a valid first aid certificate. The staff is alone with the children during drop offs and pick ups from a school.

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

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

• OR SUPERVISION

  Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that (a) children attending a community care facility are divided into groups, with each group having no more children than that permitted in Schedule E.

  Observation. Upon arrival Licensing observed that there were three children in care younger than 24 months old. Licensing provided education to the Licensee that based on their service type there can be no more than two children in care younger than 24 months old. The Licensee was unaware of this regulation.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that children attending the care facility are divided into groups with each group having no more than that permitted in Schedule E.

  14020 - CCLR s.34(2)(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. Licensing observed that the one staff's criminal record check is still addressed to another facility. The Licensee informed Licensing that a sharing form has been completed and submitted. However, the Licensee could provide no evidence that the form has been submitted to the criminal record check department.

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

  12430 - CCLR s.56(1)(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. Licensing observed the following that are accessible to children; - Two knives in an unlocked kitchen drawer. - One adult scissor in an unlocked kitchen 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
• 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; - One shelf with buckets of toys on it, in the main play area, that is wobbly upon touch. - A hole in the wall behind the nap room door.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that the furniture, equipment and fixtures within the care facility are clean and 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. Licensing observed the following: - Four plastic blinds on one side of the shed accessible to children in care. - Two medium sized wood pieces on one side of the shed accessible to children in care. - Children's blankets for nap time are stored together on the hallway shelf. Education provided on cross contamination and spreading of germs.

  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)
• 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 six children's records Licensing observed two children missing a photograph or digital image

  Corrective action. Please ensure that children records are complete prior to 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 six children records Licensing observed two children's records missing immunization status.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that children's records are complete prior to 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: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.

  Observation. Upon a review of six children's records Licensing observed two children's records missing the name and telephone number of a medical practitioner. Licensing provided education on what would meet the intent of this regulation.

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

  19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d)
• 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. Licensing observed that there is one staff that is alone with the children for some time that does not hold a valid first aid and CPR certificate that meets the requirement of Schedule C. Education provided.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that children have at all times immediate access to an employee who holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate provided on completion of a course that meets the requirement of Schedule C.

  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 that one staff's criminal record check is addressed to another facility and not site specific. Education provided on sharing forms.

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

  Observation. Upon a review of two staff files Licensing observed one staff's record missing character references. Education provided on the importance of having character references and complete staff records.

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

  12050 - CCLR s.19(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 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 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 two staff records Licensing observed one staff's record missing a resume. Education provided on the importance of having a resume and complete staff records.

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

  12060 - CCLR s.19(1)(c)
• STAFFING

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

  Observation. Licensing observed that a fire drill has not been practiced since August 2019. Licensing provided education on the intent of the legislation and practicing fire drills at least once a month.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that each employee practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month.

  12190 - CCLR s.22(2)(b)
• STAFFING

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

  Observation. Licensing observed that an emergency drill was not practiced once last year. Education provided on the important of practicing an emergency drill once a year.

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

  12200 - CCLR s.22(2)(c)