The Maria Montessori School

• 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 are three tall shelves in the classroom and one tall cabinet in the bathroom that are not secured and can be a tipping hazard.

  Corrective action. The manager will secure the shelves and cabinets.

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

  Observation. Upon review of three staff records, one staff has one character reference.

  Corrective action. The manager will acquire another reference and record it.

  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. Licensing reviewed three staff files. A record of the person's work history was not obtained for two of these employees.

  Corrective action. The Manager stated that the documents would be obtained this week.

  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. Licensing reviewed three staff files. A minimum of two character references were not obtained for one of these employees.

  Corrective action. The Manager stated that the documents would be obtained this week.

  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. Licensing reviewed three staff files. Immunization status was not obtained for one of these employees.

  Corrective action. The Manager stated that the documents would be obtained this week.

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

• 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. A total of 6 files were reviewed and 3 do not have photos of the child.

  Corrective action. Please ensure photos are available for all children. Manager stated that some children are new and photos will be taken.

  19160 - CCLR s.57(2)(i)
• 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 has an expired Early Childhood Educator certificate displayed..

  Corrective action. Please ensure valid certificates are posted for all staff. Manager explained that a new certificate has been received but forgot to change it with the old one. Please ensure to validate the new certificate on the ECE Registry website.

  12070 - CCLR s.19(1)(d)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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 inside the facility: -at the entrance of the facility inside, there is a small table where there were jackets, hoodies, toques, etc. all in a pile overlapping -one child had left their mask on the pile as well -there are also water bottles on the table and window sill behind the table -on the floor around the table there were several backpacks overlapping

  Corrective action. Please implement a system where the children's belongings are stored separately and in a hygienic manner.

  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. Three staff files were reviewed and one is missing immunization status.

  Corrective action. Please ensure all staff have immunization status 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: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Upon inspection of 3 staff files, Licensing observed that one staff file was missing evidence of immunization status.

  Corrective action. Ensure that 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: (b) character references in respect of the person.

  Observation. Upon inspection of 3 staff files, Licensing observed that one file was missing character references. Upon discussion with the Manager, it was noted that references had not been obtained for this employee.

  Corrective action. Ensure that character references are obtained before the start of employment.

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