Sunnyside Montessori Daycare

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 Manager is not posted.

Corrective action. Ensure the name of the Manager is posted.

A licensee must: (b) have an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.

Observation. There is not sufficient amount of food or water to recover from an emergency

Corrective action. Ensure that the emergency plan is available to respond to and recover from an emergency

In respect of a record referred to in this Division, a licensee must (a) keep in a single place at the community care facility the records referred to in sections 56 to 58.

Observation. The Manager file was incomplete. The Manager will move the information into the staff file binder

Corrective action. Ensure that all records are stored in a single location in the community care facility.

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. There is no log of minor accidents, illnesses or unexpected events kept.

Corrective action. Ensure that a log of minor accidents, illnesses or unexpected events is kept.

Despite this section, licensee may employ a person as a volunteer who does not provide care to children or supervise children if the licensee or 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 volunteer.

Corrective action. Ensure that character references are obtained

Despite this section, licensee may employ a person as a volunteer who does not provide care to children or supervise children if the licensee or the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following (c) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

Observation. Immunization status was not obtained for one volunteer.

Corrective action. Ensure that immunization status is obtained for all volunteers

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. The Early childhood educator certificate was not verified for any employee

Corrective action. Ensure that each early childhood educator or assistant certificate is verified by the system maintained by the early childhood educator registry.

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 that immunization status is obtained

Despite this section, licensee may employ a person as a volunteer who does not provide care to children or supervise children if the licensee or the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following (a) a criminal record check for the person.

Observation. A criminal record check was not obtained for one volunteer.

Corrective action. Ensure that a criminal record check is obtained for each volunteer

A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

Observation. At the time of the inspection the Licensing Officer (LO) observed the following; - bathroom cleaner accessible to children in care - sanitizing solution stored in a closet that was not locked - gardening equipment stored in an area outdoors that was accessible to children - a sharp instrument stored in a drawer accessible to children The LO reviewed all of these items with the Licensee at the time of the inspection and all items were addressed.

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

A licensee must have first aid kits that are readily accessible to all employees, including while care is provided off the community care facility premises.

Observation. At the time of the inspection the children were playing outdoors. The program first aid kit was not with group outdoors and the LO reviewed this item with the Licensee in depth.

Corrective action. Ensure first aide kits about readily accessible at all times on and off site.

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. One qualified staff working in the program did not have their certificate posted in the facility.

Corrective action. Ensure all qualified educators have their certificates posted in the facility.

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. Fire drill records were reviewed and two months were missing and not conducted. Emergency drills were also not recorded.

Corrective action. Ensure monthly fire drills are conducted monthly and recorded. Additionally ensure emergency drills are conducted yearly and recorded.

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. Attendance records were not accurate at the time of the inspection. The LO reviewed this item in depth with the Licensee.

Corrective action. Ensure attendance is accurate at all times.

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 staff files are complete including immunization status.

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. One qualified staff did not have their certificate validated through the ECE Registry.

Corrective action. Ensure staff files are complete including validating ECE Certificates.

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 staff files are complete including resumes.

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 or more employees.

Corrective action. Ensure staff files are complete including reference checks.

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. Three children's files were reviewed and all children did not have evidence of medical practitioner and an emergency contact available. The LO reviewed this with the manager during the inspection.

Corrective action. Ensure all children's files are complete including Dr's name and contact details and an alternative emergency contact.