Nature's Playground Daycare

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that the entire outdoor play area is (a) enclosed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and will ensure that children are free of harm.

  Observation. Licensing observed some areas at the bottom of the fence that had gaps that could pose an entrapment.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the space at the bottom of the fence is less than 3.5 inches.

  11160 - CCLR s.16(3)(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. A lawn mover was observed on the side of the house with children having access to it. It was discussed to move to an area children do not have access to.

  Corrective action. Ensure a healthy and safe environment is maintained.

  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 observed that the food in the emergency kit was expired in 2020 and 2022. A conversation was had with the Manager to ensure that it is checked regularly. Licensing observed the fire extinguisher was purchased July 1, 2024. The Manager said she is replacing with a new one. A conversation was had to ensure it is serviced annually.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the emergency plan including how to respond and recover from an emergency is reviewed regularly.

  13020 - CCLR s.22(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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One staff certificate was not verified. The Manager verified it during the inspection.

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(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. The Manager said they have applied for the criminal record checks and are waiting for them to email the clearance back. It was discussed to ensure that criminal record checks are received prior to living on premise.

  12160 - CCLR s.20(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: (a) a criminal record check for the person.

  Observation. The Licensee's criminal record check is expired.

  Corrective action. Ensure a valid CRC is maintained at all times.

  12040 - CCLR s.19(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. Playground fence panels are broken. One part from south side is exposing neighbor's yard.

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

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)

• 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 that the fence panels covering outdoor play yard are showing signs of wear and tear; and some parts of wood are rotten on the fence.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that facility is clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)

• 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 staff observed that manager's name was not displayed in the facility.

  Corrective action. Ensure that a copy of Licence is prominently displayed in the facility.

  10050 - CCLR s.11(1)
• 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 one child was missing doctor's contact information on file.

  Corrective action. Ensure 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: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility.

  Observation. Review of 5 children files observed one child was missing year of enrollment date on file.

  Corrective action. Ensure children files are complete

  19080 - CCLR s.57(2)(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 licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry,

  Observation. Review of 2 staff files observed that there was no evidence of ECE certificate verification on one staff file.

  Corrective action. Ensure staff files are complete

  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. Review of 2 staff files observed one staff was missing immunization status on file.

  Corrective action. Ensure staff files are complete

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

No violations recorded at this inspection.