Grow And Learn Childcare Center - Creekside

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. There is a large doll house that has been placed on top of a short table is not secured and can act as a topple hazard.

  Corrective action. Please provide a written response to indicate how you will address the contravention noted above on or before February 13, 2025

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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 observed that one staff file did not have evidence of certificate validation.

  Corrective action. Ensure staff files are complete.

  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 that the area rug in the facility was lifting at the edges posing a tripping hazard. Duct tape had been used as a system to mitigate the tripping hazard, however, at the time of inspection the duct tape had also lifted.

  Corrective action. Ensure a safe environment is provided at all times. If a system is implemented to mitigate risk, ensure that systems is sustainable and engaged at all times.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• 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 noted that the facility fire extinguisher is past due for annual service.

  Corrective action. Ensure fire extinguishers are serviced annually.

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)
• 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. One child in care did not have a photograph or digital image on site.

  Corrective action. Ensure that photographs or digital images of the children are maintained in order to readily identify children during times of emergency.

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

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

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

  Observation. Upon a discussion with the manager it was noted that the children spend 15 to 20 minutes outside during outdoor play time. The facility's active play policy reflects that the children engage in outdoor/active play for 30 minutes a day.

  Corrective action. Please ensure children are given the opportunity to engage in outdoor/active play for at least 30 minutes a day.

  13071 - CCLR s.56(2)
• 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 facility's log book had not been used since November-2019.

  Corrective action. please ensure a record of minor incidents is kept. Intent of log book and proper record keeping discussed with the Manager.

  19050 - CCLR s.56(1)(f)
• 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 5 children's files. One child's records was missing a record of immunization.

  Corrective action. Please ensure children's records are complete.

  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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing observed that none of the children in attendance were signed in. The attendance/sign in sheet was inspected at 9 am while the children were dropped off at the preschool for an 8:30 start. upon further inspection it was noted that one child in attendance on a previous day had not been signed in either.

  Corrective action. Please ensure an accurate record of attendance is kept for each child which reflect the time or arrival and departure.

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

• 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. In order to respond accordingly a serviced extinguisher is required. The fire extinguisher within the classroom was due to be serviced on June 2019.

  Corrective action. Please ensure fire extinguishers are serviced annually.

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child requiring extra support, a current care plan showing the following information: (b) the courses of action recommended by health care professionals to address the needs of the child requiring extra support.

  Observation. During a review of children's files, Licensing observed that one child requires medication for an allergy (as indicated on their file and the posted allergy list), there was no care plan created to guide staff in the steps to follow in the event that they needed to respond to an allergic reaction. Care plans must be created in consultation with the parents and be reviewed at least once a year.

  Corrective action. Please ensure a care plan is created for any child that requires any type of extra support.

  19220 - CCLR s.58(1)(b)