Little Bubbles Child Care

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that the community care facility and the furniture, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.

  Observation. The following was observed: - doors and door frames were visibly dirty - cabinets in the kitchen and bathroom were in poor repair - training seat and diaper changing pad were visibly dirty (repeat contraventions)

  Corrective action. Ensure the facility is in good repair.

  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. Observations: - fire extinguisher needed service (past date of service required) - emergency supplies not adequate

  Corrective action. Ensure emergency supplies are available.

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)
• 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. Seven children's files were reviewed, two did not contain MSP number and one did not contain immunization status.

  Corrective action. Obtain the appropriate documentation.

  19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(a)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as (a) an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the system maintained by the early childhood educator registry. (Educator or assistant certificate validation)

  Observation. Two employee files reviewed, neither had certificate validation.

  Corrective action. 23 December 2025

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

  Observation. Two staff files reviewed, one did not have immunization status available.

  Corrective action. Obtain the appropriate documentation.

  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: (a) a criminal record check for the person.

  Observation. Two staff files reviewed, one did not contain the appropriated criminal record check.

  Corrective action. Obtain the appropriate documentation.

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

  Observation. Two staff files reviewed, one did not contain reference letters.

  Corrective action. Obtain the appropriate documentation.

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

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are (a) of sturdy and safe construction, easy to clean and free from hazards.

  Observation. The following was observed: Indoors - doll house was unstable and could easily fall over (repeat contravention) Outdoors - slide was cracked at the bottom

  Corrective action. Ensure the facility is clean and in good repair while children in care.

  11080 - CCLR s.15(1)(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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bleach spray and plastic garbage bags accessible under kitchen sink.

  Corrective action. Manager put child lock on cupboard.

  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. The following was observed: Indoors - doors and door frames were visibly dirty - cabinets in the kitchen and bathroom were in poor repair - toilet and training seat were visibly dirty - tables and chairs were worn and visibly dirty - shelving covered in ink marker Outdoors - toys and structures were visibly dirty (repeat contravention) - garbage throughout outdoor space, including inside the toys - old food sitting on a table - grass was overgrown - greenery along back fence was overgrown and coming into yard

  Corrective action. Ensure the facility is clean and in good repair while children are in care.

  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. No paper towel available in bathroom.

  Corrective action. Ensure items available to children for hygiene purposes.

  15030 - CCLR s.46(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. Insufficient supplies and expired food items in emergency kit (repeat contravention).

  Corrective action. Ensure supplies are checked routinely and are adequate for evacuation in the case of an emergency.

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)
• 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. Care plan for a child not developed in consultation with the parent or any person requested by the parent.

  Corrective action. Licensee said they will create a care plan.

  19250 - CCLR s.58(2)(a)
• 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 8 children's files observed that 2 were missing immunization status (repeat contravention).

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

  19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(a)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as (a) an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the system maintained by the early childhood educator registry. (Educator or assistant certificate validation)

  Observation. Upon a review of one staff file, Licensing observed there was no ECE certificate validation (repeat contravention).

  Corrective action. Ensure all staff files are complete.

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

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that the community care facility and the furniture, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.

  Observation. The following were observed in the outdoor play area during inspection today; -Broken toy ride -Mold and dirt on toys and a fabric chair -Standing water in the toys

  Corrective action. Ensure that facility is clean and in good repair while children are in care.

  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. Children beddings were stored together.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that children bedding are stored on a manner that it is not touching and posing a risk of cross contaminated.

  15030 - CCLR s.46(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. Insufficient supplies, expired food items in emergency kit. Fire extinguisher over due for safety check.

  Corrective action. Ensure that supplies checked routinely and systems are adequate to evacuate in the event of emergency.

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)
• 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 fire drill and emergency drill since February 2024.

  Corrective action. Please ensure to record monthly fire drills and annual emergency drill.

  13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(c)
• 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 that three children were missing start date on file.

  Corrective action. Ensure all children files are complete.

  19080 - CCLR s.57(2)(b)
• 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. Review of 5 children files observed that one child was missing parent's consent to call the ambulance or medical practitioner on file.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that all children files are complete.

  19190 - CCLR s.57(3)(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. Review of 5 children files observed that two children were missing doctor's name and phone number on file.

  Corrective action. Ensure that all children 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: (a) name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status.

  Observation. Review of 5 children files observed that two children were missing medical insurance plan number and immunization status on file.

  Corrective action. Ensure that all children files are complete.

  19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(a)
• STAFFING

  The licensee must not permit a person over the age of 12 to be ordinarily present on the premises of a community care facility while children are present, unless the person is of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for that person.

  Observation. A criminal record check for a person over the age of 12 who is ordinarily present is not available.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that CRC for all individuals are obtained from the Ministry of Justice.

  12160 - CCLR s.20(1)

• 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. There was no evidence of certificate validation for the Manager. This is a repeat contravention.

  Corrective action. The Manager will do this a keep a copy in the file

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(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. The toilet paper holder is broken

  Corrective action. Ensure to have the toilet paper hanging from the toilet paper holder

  11020 - CCLR s.13(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. There was no active play or screen time policy available for review

  Corrective action. Ensure to have these policies available for review

  13060 - CCLR s.56(1)(d)
• 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. 4 children's files were reviewed, all of them were missing immunization status

  Corrective action. Ensure to have this information on file for each child

  19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(a)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as (a) an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the system maintained by the early childhood educator registry. (Educator or assistant certificate validation)

  Observation. There was no proof of certificate validation for one staff

  Corrective action. Ensure to have this information on file for each staff

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (b) character references in respect of the person.

  Observation. The Manager's references were not available for review

  Corrective action. Ensure to have this information on file

  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: (c) a record of the person's work history.

  Observation. A record of the person's work history was not obtained for one or more employees.

  Corrective action. Ensure to have this information on file for each staff

  12060 - CCLR s.19(1)(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. Immunization status was not obtained for one or more employees.

  Corrective action. Ensure to have this information on file for each staff

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

• 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 doll house in the play area that is quite tall and easily tips if pulled on. - There was standing water in 3 pieces of equipment in the outdoor play area.

  Corrective action. Ensure a safe environment at all times when children are 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. The children's nap blankets were laying on the nap mats and touching each other.

  Corrective action. Ensure children's nap supplies don't touch each other to promote hygiene.

  15030 - CCLR s.46(1)
• 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 Licensing's arrival, it was observed through the window that one child was present in the facility with no staff being seen; the door that goes to the rest of the home was open and moments later the Manager did come into the room through this door. The Manager stated they were only gone for 2-3 minutes to grab some cleaning supplies. A discussion occurred about continous supervision at all times.

  Corrective action. Ensure supervision of the children at all times.

  14060 - CCLR s.39(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. The fire extinguisher is overdue for servicing.

  Corrective action. Ensure the fire extinguisher is serviced annually or a new one is bought.

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)
• 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. 2 children's files were missing the name and number of a doctor or walk in clinic

  Corrective action. Ensure to have this information on file for each child

  19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d)
• 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. A random sampling of children's files indicated that 2 files were missing immunization status

  Corrective action. Ensure to have this information on file for each child

  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. There are days when attendance has not been recorded and other days when departure times have been missed.

  Corrective action. Ensure to record daily attendance as per section 57(2)(c)

  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. Immunization status was not obtained for one or more employees.

  Corrective action. Ensure all staff files have this information on file.

  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: (d) copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills.

  Observation. One staff file had an expired ECE license to practice on file.

  Corrective action. Ensure all staff who are employed have valid certificates on file prior to commencing work.

  12070 - CCLR s.19(1)(d)
• 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. A record of the person's work history was not obtained for one or more employees.

  Corrective action. Ensure to have this information on file for each staff

  12060 - CCLR s.19(1)(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: (b) character references in respect of the person.

  Observation. Staff files did not have references on file

  Corrective action. Ensure all staff have reference checks on file

  12050 - CCLR s.19(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. 3 staff files did not have certificate validation on file

  Corrective action. Ensure to have evidence of this on each staff file

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must ensure that each employee (a) is trained in the implementation of the fire drill system and emergency plan described in subsection (1), including the use of any equipment noted in the fire drill system and emergency plan.

  Observation. There was no record of a fire drill for the month of February and one was not done for the month of March.

  Corrective action. Ensure fire drill are practiced and evidence of such is recorded.

  12180 - CCLR s.22(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. The closet door in the nap room needs to be secured so that a child cannot open the door and pinch their finger(s)

  Corrective action. Ensure a safe environment at all times

  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. There were no pictures for the children available for review

  Corrective action. Ensure each child has a digital image or photo on file

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