P-Wee Early Learning Centre

• 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. -Drop tiles were observed leaning against the wall in the washroom -Two uncovered garbage cans were observed

  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. -A piece of laminate had a crack in it and this caused a dip in the floor. This could cause a tripping hazard -The deadbolt lock to the front door was unable to fit in the hole as the door frame was bent.

  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. -Bleach and water bottles, air freshener and disinfecting wipes were placed at the edge of the counter and next to a step stool. This could create a potential hazard -Loose cords were observed in the sleep rooms. This is a repeat contravention from inspection # CLAN-DF6PHE -Plastic bags were observed on shelves in the washroom and in the classroom. This is a repeat contravention from inspection # CLAN-DF6PHE -Diaper cream was located on a shelf at the children's level. -Peppermint essential oils in a spray bottle were observed on the edge of the counter. This was accessible to children -A staff bag was accessible to children this contained essential oils. This could present a potential hazard

  Corrective action. In discussion the Staff said that she felt that the shelf was high enough so children could not reach the items.

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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. The first aid kit was missing the following: -CRP mask -tape -highly absorbent pad

  11220 - CCLR s.23(2)
• 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 (a) administered to the child in the amount and at the times specified by the child's parent or in the child's record or care plan.

  Observation. -Medication was observed for a child. Signed permission was observed for the old medication and not the new medication. Signed permission by a parent or guardian must be provided prior to administering the new medication.

  16010 - CCLR s.53(1)(a)

• A licensee must ensure that the policies and procedures referred to in subsection (1) are implemented by employees.

  Observation. The facility did not implement their illness policy when a child was excluded from attending child care.

  Corrective action. Corrective action plan required to be submitted

  13071 - CCLR s.56(2)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

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

  Observation. Licensing measured the temperature of the water in the children's washroom. The temperature measured 62 degrees Celsius.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that the water that is accessible to children does not exceed 49 degrees Celsius. Please provide active supervision with children in this area until this is corrected.

  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. During the inspection Licensing observed the following: -Electrical outlet covers were missing from outlets

  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. Licensing observed that one of the walls in the naproom was exposed. This was located at the children's level.

  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. During the inspection Licensing observed the following: -Loose cords in the children's naprooms and in classrooms -Bleach and water sollution was accessible at the children's level -Staff bags with pills exposed were in cupboards at the children's level -Vitamins were located on a low shelf accessible to children -Plastic bags and bubble wrap were located on a low shelf. This was accessible -Small beads were in an unlocked cupboard - A cord from a kettle was hanging off of a countertop. The kettle was hot to the touch. -Chemicals were observed in the upstairs washroom that is required to be accessible for the children in care -Chemicals, air freshener and paint were observed in an open storage room in the washroom used for the infant and toddlers - air freshener was located at the children's level -Windows located on the second floor were measured. These were open to a width or six inches. Windows were recommended to be open to a maximum of 4 inches wide. Window limiters were applied.

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• 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. Licensing observed that the name of the current Manager was not posted but the name of a staff member was posted with a Manager email address.

  Corrective action. In discussion the staff stated the Manager was currently away but is still managing the facility

  10050 - CCLR s.11(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: (a) a criminal record check for the person.

  Observation. Licensing observed the staff records. One staff was missing a Criminal records check (CRC) and two staff members were missing a site specific CRC

  Corrective action. During the second day of the inspection the missing CRC was observed by Licensing

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(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: (c) a record of the person's work history.

  Observation. A record of the person's work history was not obtained for one employee.

  Corrective action. During the second day of the inspection the missing resume was observed by Licensing

  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 the staff records. One staff was missing their references

  Corrective action. During the second day of the inspection the references were shown to Licensing

  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 or more employees. This is a repeat contravention.

  Corrective action. During the second day of the inspection this documentation was shown to Licensing

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

• Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that (b) the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.

  Observation. Staff 1 did not have an Infant and Toddler Licence to practice while working alone with children under 36 months of age.

  Corrective action. Licensee said she will schedule an Infant and Toddler Educator to open the facility.

  14030 - CCLR s.34(2)(b)

• 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 observed that three staff files were missing the certificate validation record. This is a repeat contravention and was identified on 17/Mar/2023 on inspection report #MZIN-CPZTBV.

  Corrective action. Ensure that all certificates are validated and kept on-site

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(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. Licensing observed that one child was missing their medical insurance plan number on file

  Corrective action. Ensure that the child's file is complete

  19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(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: (c) a record of the person's work history.

  Observation. A record of the person's work history was not obtained for one employee.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the staff's file is complete

  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: (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 the staff's file is complete

  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 system maintained by the early childhood educator registry. (Educator or assistant certificate validation)

  Observation. Licensing observed that 2 staff did not have their certificate validation on file

  Corrective action. Ensure that all staff files are complete

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

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. Licensing observed the following: - The edges of a small metal door attached to the outdoor play area wall has rust, which is easily accessible to children, as it is located in the lower part of the wall. - Peeling paint on various parts of the wall located outside at the play area. During the first day of inspection, a staff said that this has been brought to the attention of the landlord.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the facility is in good repair while children are in attendance.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(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. Licensing observed the following: - In one of the nap rooms located in the main floor, wall socket plug covers were missing. - A felt board with a metal frame used for circle time was leaning against the window along the ledge in one of the the nap rooms located in the main floor. This item could potentially fall and may harm a child sleeping right under it. This was corrected during the first day of inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

  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 the following: - In one of the nap rooms located in the main floor, the wires of electronic devices were stored on top of a low furniture which was within reach of children. - The small room located in the main floor where cleaning supplies are kept has a door. The door was wide open during both inspection days, and liquid cleaning substances were stored on the floor near the sink and door. - A ladder was observed to be leaning upwards against the wall on the first day of inspection. This was located in the room where cleaning supplies are kept. - Standing water which was inside the mop bucket, was observed in the room where cleaning supplies are kept.

  Corrective action. Ensure that children do not have access to objects or substances that may be hazardous to their health or safety.

  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. Licensing observed staff certificates were not displayed in the facility.

  Corrective action. Ensure staff certificates are prominently displayed in 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. Licensing observed that the name of the manager and the facility licence were not displayed in the facility.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the name of the manager and the facility licence are prominently displayed in the facility.

  10050 - CCLR s.11(1)