Smile N Grow Daycare #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 following was observed at today's inspection. Inside: - portable heater accessible to children - kitchen cabinet with plastic bags, foam spray and soap accessible - bucket of paint accessible in hallway - multiple plugs uncovered - bi-fold doors without child locks - door to furnace room broken and accessible Outside: - gate into backyard unsecured/broken - garbage in gardens and yard - broken drain pipe and wood along side of the house - paint cans accessible in yard - air conditioning unit accessible to children, large gaps in grates where children can place their fingers in (repeat) - broken/unsecured gate at bottom of stairs that leads to upper patio (repeat) - dip in ground in old fire pit that are a tripping hazard (repeat)

  Corrective action. Please provide a written response to how you will address the above contraventions.

  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 following was observed at today's inspection. Inside: - hole in the wall behind a door - play kitchen in bad repair, wobbly and screws exposed - toy shelf not sturdy - tables in both play areas visibly dirty and show signs of wear (repeat) Outside: - broken toys - most toys are dirty

  Corrective action. Please provide a written response to how you will address the above contraventions.

  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. Licensing reviewed five children's files, one did not contain MSP number.

  Corrective action. Obtain child's information.

  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. Licensing reviewed five children's files, one did not contain start date.

  Corrective action. Obtain child's information.

  19080 - CCLR s.57(2)(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. Licensing reviewed five child files, one file was missing doctor's name and phone number.

  Corrective action. Obtain appropriate information.

  19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(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: (a) a criminal record check for the person.

  Observation. Licensing reviewed four staff files, one did not contain a site specific CRC.

  Corrective action. Obtain updated paperwork.

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(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. Licensing reviewed four staff files, one did contain an ECE Certificate validation.

  Corrective action. Obtain proof of validation.

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

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. The following was observed at today's inspection: -Large broken cabinet stored beside the house within the outdoor play space. -Air conditioning unit is accessible to children, there are large gaps between the grates where children can place their fingers in. -Broken electrical outlet covers which encase the outlet exposing holes within the wall and around the electrical outlet. -Bleach and Water spray bottle not labelled -Broken gate at the bottom of the stairs that go to upper patio (repeat) -Two dips within the ground which can act as tripping hazards ( old fire put and by the shed).

  Corrective action. Please provide a written response to indicate how you will address the contravention noted above on or before August 29, 2024

  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 following was observed at today's inpsection: -Wallpaper is peeling from the wall -Paint is peeling from the wall in various rooms, along the trim,etc (repeat) -Pieces of white wood furniture (chair and table) visibly dirty and tacky. -Walls, doors visibly dirty in some areas -Diaper mat has started to crack at the seams, not allowing for adequate cleaning -Toilet roll holder is broken Outside: -Broken wood with exposed nails at the bottom of a pillar -Lawn is quite long and unkempt, various pieces of debris and garbage beside the house and shed. -Two strollers that are broken and are no longer used are kept outside within the outdoor play space.

  Corrective action. Please provide a written response to indicate how you will address the contravention noted above on or before August 29, 2024

  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. Manager's name is not posted for the public to see

  Corrective action. Please provide a written response to indicate how you will address the contravention noted above on or before August 29, 2024

  10050 - CCLR s.11(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. Manager's Certificate is not posted for the public to see

  Corrective action. Please provide a written response to indicate how you will address the contravention noted above on or before August 29, 2024

  10070 - CCLR s.11(4)
• 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. 8 Children's files reviewed, one child's parent did check off that they agreed with a check mark to have facility call a practitioner or ambulance, however, the parent agreement was not officially signed by the parent.

  Corrective action. Please provide a written response to indicate how you will address the contravention noted above on or before August 29, 2024

  19190 - CCLR s.57(3)(a)
• 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. Facility no longer maintaining a minor incident log book. Staff stated that they stopped and just verbally advise parents of incidents. Discussion had with staff about the requirement to maintain a minor incident log book.

  Corrective action. Please provide a written response to indicate how you will address the contravention noted above on or before August 29, 2024

  19050 - CCLR s.56(1)(f)
• 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. 8 children's files reviewed, one child was missing enrolment date.

  Corrective action. Please provide a written response to indicate how you will address the contravention noted above on or before August 29, 2024

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

  Observation. Staff Criminal record check expired in June, they stated that they applied for updated CRC at the end of June. No proof of application could be provided.

  Corrective action. Please provide proof of application to CRC Registry as soon as possible.

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(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 staff who recently updated their ECE Certificates do not have proof of verification for their most recent Certificates

  Corrective action. Please provide a written response to indicate how you will address the contravention noted above on or before August 29, 2024

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must keep (a) in the case of employees, all records required under section 19 (1) [character and skill requirements] for the entire time that the subject of the records is an employee of the community care facility.

  Observation. File for Manager was not at the facility, available for LO to review. Staff stated that it is kept at another daycare location. Discussion had with Staff about ensuring that Manager's file is kept at the facility.

  Corrective action. Please provide a written response to indicate how you will address the contravention noted above on or before August 29, 2024

  12450 - CCLR s.60(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. The following was observed: - the light in the washroom needs a cover as the bulb is exposed - the gate latch in the backyard needs to be tightened - there was a kettle of water plugged in and the cord was accessible to children and could be pulled down

  Corrective action. Ensure a safe environment at all times

  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. There are areas on the wall in the large playroom that the paint has peeled. There is also an area near the sink in the kitchen that needs attention as there is duct tape covering this.

  Corrective action. Ensure the facility is in good repair

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• 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. There was a bottle of bleach and toilet bowl cleaner in an unlocked cupboard under the sink in the washroom

  Corrective action. Ensure any hazardous substances are not accessible to children

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

  Observation. One staff file did not have a criminal record check on file and another had an expired one on file

  Corrective action. Ensure all staff have valid criminal record checks on file

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(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 staff files did not have current validation on file

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

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

• 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. - There are broken toys in the outdoor play area; some of these are accessible to the children. - the diaper change mat is torn and cannot be sanitized effectively.

  Corrective action. Remove all toys that are broken and cannot be used safely and ensure they are inaccessible to children. Ensure all supplies are in good condition.

  11080 - CCLR s.15(1)(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 following was observed: - there is an electrical outlet that is not covered in the back room - there is a printer on the table that is accessible to children - the mop in the tub is accessible to children

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

  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 following was observed: - the lino floor in the washroom is ripped in some areas - the drywall behind the door in the back room has a hole in it from the door knob; currently it is covered by tape

  Corrective action. Ensure the facility in in good repair at all times

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• 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. There are 2 staff that work full time at the facility and their certificates are not posted.

  Corrective action. Ensure to post the certificates of all staff that regularly work at the facility.

  10070 - CCLR s.11(4)
• 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. The name of the current Manager is not posted.

  Corrective action. Ensure to post the name of the Manager in a prominent place in the facility.

  10050 - CCLR s.11(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. A random sampling of children's files indicated that one file was missing a care card number.

  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 were 2 days in the past week that departure times are missing

  Corrective action. Ensure to document this information daily.

  19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must replace an absent employee.

  Observation. The Manager of the facility has been absent for more than 30 days; a change of Manager was not submitted to Licensing.

  Corrective action. Ensure to replace absent employees, in this case, appoint a new Manager.

  12350 - CCLR s.37(2)
• 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. One staff file only had 1 reference check

  Corrective action. Ensure to have 2 reference checks for staff who are not the Manager

  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. - The large cubby needs to be secured to the wall - the closet bifold doors need to be secured so that children cannot open them and pinch their fingers

  Corrective action. Ensure a safe environment at all times while children are in care

  11010 - CCLR s.13(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: (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. Ensure each staff has this information on file

  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. One staff file was missing certificate validation

  Corrective action. Ensure staff files are complete with required information

  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. One staff file was missing immunization status

  Corrective action. Ensure all staff files are complete

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