Toddler Town Daycare

• 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. Observed ice salt and paint in accessible cupboard in washrooms.

  Corrective action. Manager removed the items to secure storage.

  11200 - CCLR s.17

• MEDICATION

  If a licensee has agreed with a parent to give a child any medication prescribed by a medical practitioner or provided by the parent, the licensee and his or her employees must ensure that the medication is (b) readily accessible to employees.

  Observation. EpiPen expired.

  Corrective action. Obtain new EpiPen.

  16020 - CCLR s.53(1)(b)

• 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. There is a small storage shed in the Infant/Toddler yard that is showing signs of peeling paint, rotting wood, gaps between the pieces of wood. The paint chips are falling onto the ground in the play space, the rotting wood have exposed pieces that could cause splinters if touched.

  Corrective action. The Manager explained they have requested to have the shed removed from the yard as it is not needed. Please provide an update when able to.

  11190 - CCLR s.16(4)(b)

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. In the outdoor play area the following was observed: - the wooden play house has boards that are missing - the plastic play equipment in the toddler side, the tunnel is cracked

  Corrective action. Ensure equipment is in good repair and safe for children to use

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)

• 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. One sandbox in the 3-5 play area with rocks in it was also full of standing water; the lid covering it was cracked.

  Corrective action. Ensure a safe environment at all times and removing any equipment that is cracked or broken

  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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): There was a container of Lysol wipes in the 3-5 washroom accessible to children; this was moved when the staff were made aware

  Corrective action. Ensure children do not have access to hazardous materials

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• 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. Two staff certificates were not posted

  Corrective action. Ensure all IT/ECE/ECEA staff that work at the facility have their certificates posted if the

  10070 - CCLR s.11(4)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (d) written policies and procedures that are intended to guide employees in the care and supervision of children.

  Observation. A screen time policy is missing

  Corrective action. Ensure this policy is in writing and shared with parents

  13060 - CCLR s.56(1)(d)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  The licensee must (b) review the care plan at least once each year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.

  Observation. There was one care plan that was dated August 2019

  Corrective action. Ensure care plans are reviewed annually and there is evidence of this

  19260 - CCLR s.58(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 are days when the attendance is missing either arrival and/or departure times

  Corrective action. Ensure attendance is recorded as per section 57 (2) (c)

  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: (c) a record of the person's work history.

  Observation. One staff file was missing a resume

  Corrective action. Ensure this information is on file

  12060 - CCLR s.19(1)(c)
• 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. 4 staff files were missing certificate validation

  Corrective action. Ensure all staff that hold a IT/ECE/ECEA certificate have validation evidence on file

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

No violations recorded at this inspection.