Smile N Learn Childcare

• 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. -Drain cleaner in a hanging caddy above the children's diaper change station. -A bottle of febreeze in an unlocked cupboard under the sink, accessible to children. -Thumb tacks being used in children's play spaces, in areas which may be accessible to children - posing a choking hazard.

  Corrective action. The Manager removed the items and made them inaccessible.

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• 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. Some Outdoor equipment such as a climber, ride on toy and a ball has accumulation of dirt and mud.

  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. -Wear and tear like chipping paint throughout the facility on the walls and baseboards. -A broken light switch exposing mechanism in one of the play rooms.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• 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 with an identified allergy did not have a care plan in place.

  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. Of the eight children's files reviewed, one did not contain an MSP number.

  Corrective action. Manager contacted the parent for MSP information.

  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. Four of the eight children's files reviewed did not contain emergency contact other than the parents.

  Corrective action. Licensing and Manager discussed intent of emergency contacts - Licensee said she will speak to parents.

  19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d)
• 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. Of the two staff files reviewed, one did not contain a certificate validation.

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

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that each piece of furniture or equipment for sleeping (b) is clean and comfortable.

  Observation. A playpen used for nap time was observed to be damaged and not comfortable for sleeping purposes.

  Corrective action. Ensure equipment for sleeping is clean and comfortable.

  11110 - CCLR s.15(2)(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 following items were observed at the time of the inspection; - two latches were broken for closets were hazardous items are stored - a high chair is stored in a playroom were children play - resilient surfacing under a slide not in place - the floor transition strip at the washroom door is damaged - storage of nap time blankets not effective and no sheets available - ineffective storage of nap time mats - a door leading to the home open at the time of the inspection - bathroom sink counter has damaged caulking around the sink area All of the noted items were reviewed in depth with the Licensee.

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

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• 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 program Community Care Facility License posted was not to most current CCFL.

  Corrective action. Ensure the current CCFL is posted.

  10050 - CCLR s.11(1)
• NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICES

  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. Snack and lunch provided by families was observed as not being stored effectively.

  Corrective action. Ensure food is stored in an effective was which promotes the health and safety of the children in care.

  17130 - CCALA s.7(1)(b)(i)
• 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. Ensure criminal record checks are complete for all individuals who reside in the premise.

  12160 - CCLR s.20(1)

• 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. No protective ground surfacing beneath new installed climber/slide and swings.

  Corrective action. Ensure health and safety of children at all time by providing safe environment and equipment.

  11190 - CCLR s.16(4)(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 records of fire drill was founds for the month of June 2023.

  Corrective action. Ensure to keep facility records up to date.

  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 one child was missing date of enrollment on file

  Corrective action. Ensure all children files are complete

  19080 - CCLR s.57(2)(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. Review of 5 children files observed one child was missing medical insurance plan on file

  Corrective action. Ensure all children files are complete

  19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(a)
• 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. Parent consent was missing for a child to call the medical practitioner and ambulance in the event of emergency.

  Corrective action. Ensure all children files are complete.

  19190 - CCLR s.57(3)(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. A minimum of two character references were not obtained for one employee.

  Corrective action. Enure all staff files are complete.

  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. Immunization status was not obtained for one employee.

  Corrective action. Ensure all 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: (a) a criminal record check for the person.

  Observation. Criminal Record Check (CRC) not obtained from one employee.

  Corrective action. Ensure all staff files are complete. Staff should not work alone with children until CRC is obtained.

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(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 3 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)
• 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 3 children files observed 2 children were missing parent's consent to call a medical practitioner or ambulance.

  Corrective action. Ensure 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 3 children files observed 2 children were missing doctor's name and phone number on file.

  Corrective action. Ensure 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: (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 6 children in attendance at the time of today's inspection, however, none of the children was signed in.

  Corrective action. Ensure attendance records are completed accurately indicating arrival and departure time.

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

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that any heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius.

  Observation. Water temperature for the children washroom tap was measured 50.8 degree Celsius.

  Corrective action. Ensure children do not have access to heated water that is more than 49 degree Celsius.

  11230 - CCLR s.47
• 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 was a pile of wooden pieces in the play yard; and a play mat was curled on the main play room floor posing a risk of injury.

  Corrective action. Ensure to provide a healthy and safe environment is provided to children at all time.

  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. Outdoor play area requires maintenance; patches of grass were missing and ground surfaces need leveling.

  Corrective action. Ensure that facility is clean and in good repair

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• OR SUPERVISION

  A licensee must ensure that children are adequately supervised by qualified employees in sufficient numbers to meet the needs of each child.

  Observation. Licensing observed that one child was seated alone in the play room in high chair while ECEA staff was doing circle time with a group of 5 children in another room.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that all children are adequately supervised at all time while in care.

  14010 - CCLR s.34(1)
• OR SUPERVISION

  A licensee must ensure that a child, while under the care or supervision of the licensee, is not subjected to any of the following: (b) confinement or physical restraint by an employee, except as authorized in a child care's plan if the care plan includes instructions respecting behavioural guidance.

  Observation. Upon arrival, Licensing observed that a three years old child was seated in the toddler feeding chair with a toy. The staff said that the child require extra support and she put him in the chair to manage his behavior. No care plan was found for this child.

  Corrective action. Ensure that no child is restraint for the convenience of staff.

  14270 - CCLR s.52(1)(b)
• 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

  Corrective action. Please ensure to have a valid plan in place to mitigate, respond and recover from an 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 fire drill record was found for September 2022.

  Corrective action. Ensure facility records are current and complete.

  13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(c)
• 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 2 children were missing medical practitioner's name and phone number on file.

  Corrective action. Ensure 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: (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. Review of 5 children files observed 2 children were missing photo or digital image to identify the child in an emergency.

  Corrective action. Ensure all children files are complete.

  19160 - CCLR s.57(2)(i)
• 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. Upon arrival, Licensing observed 6 children in attendance, however, none of the children were signed in on the attendance sheet.

  Corrective action. Ensure attendance records are completed daily and each child is signed in/out to indicate their arrival and departure time.

  19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c)
• 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 not developed in consultation with the parent or any person requested by the parent.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that a care plan is created with the consultation of parent of the child; and care plan must include the information regarding course of action recommended by the professionals to guide the staff.

  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 5 children files observed one child was missing medical insurance plan on file and another child's immunization status was unclear.

  Corrective action. Ensure all children files are complete

  19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(a)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must keep (b) in any other case, all criminal record check results and character references for the entire time that the subject of the criminal record check or character reference is ordinarily present on the premises.

  Observation. Review of facility records observed that two individuals that are ordinarily present on the premise were missing criminal records clearance on file.

  Corrective action. Ensure facility records are current.

  12460 - CCLR s.60(3)(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 plastic bags stored in a cupboard accessible to children.

  Corrective action. Please ensure children do not have access to anything that may be hazardous to their health or safety

  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. ECEA staff has a copy of RCMP criminal records clearance that is not valid for individuals working with vulnerable population.

  Corrective action. Please ensure employee CRC is completed under Criminal Records Review Act.

  12040 - CCLR s.19(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. Manager's Criminal Records Check expired in September 2021.

  Corrective action. Please ensure all staff records are complete and current.

  12430 - CCLR s.56(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. Licensing observed that a play mat was curled and it was posing a tripping hazard. The hand washing soap bottle was diluted with water

  Corrective action. Please ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided to children at all time.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• 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 plastic bags stored under the washroom sink that were accessible to children.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that children do not have access to anything that may be hazardous to their health.

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

  A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene.

  Observation. Paper towel was not accessible for children to dry and wipe hands after hand washing.

  Corrective action. Please ensure to establish a program to instruct and practice the rules of health and hygiene.

  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. Fire extinguisher is over due for annual service. Last inspection date was July 2020.

  Corrective action. Please ensure an adequate emergency plan in place to response and recover from any emergency situation.

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)
• 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 4 children files observed one child was missing date of enrollment on file.

  Corrective action. Ensure all children files are complete.

  19080 - CCLR s.57(2)(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 were 8 children in care but only 6 children were signed in at the time of today's inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure attendance records are complete and accurate indicating whether child was absent and that each child's arrival & departure time is noted on the attendance sheet.

  19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c)
• 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. Manager's Criminal Record Check expired in September 2021.

  Corrective action. Please ensure all records are complete and current.

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

  Observation. ECEA staff working on site today did not have a valid Criminal Records Clearance. There was RCMP clearance on file.

  Corrective action. Please ensure staff files are complete and documentation is obtained prior to their start of employment.

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(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): Upon a review of the attendance record for the month of October, Licensing observed 3 days that children's time of departure was not identified.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that attendance records are accurate on a daily basis.

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

• 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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing observed a foldable gymnastics mat, in one of the play rooms, that is ripped in many areas exposing the foam underlay. Licensing provided education that with the foam underlay exposed it is difficult to ensure proper sanitization. The Manager removed the mat from the play room.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair.

  11190 - CCLR s.16(4)(b)
• 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. Once entering the facility the Manager spoke with Licensing and then left the children unattended for several minutes.. During the time the Manager had left the children unattended a child had hurt another child in care and the hurt child started to cry. Upon discussion with the Manager Licensing was informed that the Manager had gone upstairs to their personal residence. Licensing provided education on the importance of ensuring that children are supervised at all times by the staff working

  Corrective action. Please ensure that children are supervised at all times by a person who is an educator, an assistant or a responsible adult.

  14060 - CCLR s.39(1)
• 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. Upon a review of 12 days of the attendance records, for the months of August and September. Licensing observed 6 days that children were not signed out. Licensing provided education on ensuring that children time's of arrival and departure are indicated on in the sign in/out sheets daily. This is a repeat contravention.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that attendance records are accurate on a daily basis.

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

  Observation. Upon a review of 3 staff records Licensing observed 1 staff's criminal record check (CRC) addressed to another institute. Licensing provided education that CRCs need to be site specific. This is a repeat contravention.

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

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a)

No violations recorded at this inspection.