Urban Kids Montessori - Clayton

• A licensee must ensure that a child, while under the care or supervision of the licensee, is not subjected to any of the following: (c) harsh, belittling or degrading treatment by an employee or another child, whether verbal, emotional or physical, that could humiliate the child or undermine the child's self respect.

  Observation. At nap time on a day in January, a staff told a child to close her eyes and not move, and poked the child in the stomach with her finger.

  Corrective action. Corrective action plan required.

  14280 - CCLR s.52(1)(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. A play house was observed to close to the roof top railing/wall posing a potential risk to the children playing in the area. The LO review this in depth at the time of the inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure the outdoor play area and material are free from hazards.

  11190 - CCLR s.16(4)(b)
• OR SUPERVISION

  Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that (a) children attending a community care facility are divided into groups, with each group having no more children than that permitted in Schedule E.

  Observation. Two programs open on the day of the inspection had children in attendance that were not the correct age for the service type. The LO reviewed the requirements and the Temporary Placement/Retention Application process.

  Corrective action. Ensure all children attending are divided into groups having no more than outlined in Schedule E.

  14020 - CCLR s.34(2)(a)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. Review of 6 staff files noted 3 staff do not have a site specific criminal record check, there is an application dated May 2023 requesting site specific criminal record checks.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that all staff have a site specific criminal record check.

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

• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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. During today's inspection Licensing was unable to review staff files as they were inaccessible The Manager was not on site and staff did not have access to the files as the office was locked.

  Corrective action. Please ensure to have staff files accessible to Licensing for review.

  19320 - CCLR s.59(a)

• 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. The toilet tank lid on one toilet is broken. The owner has said she ordered a new one and they are expecting it to arrive in November. The crosswalk going from the facility entrance to the lower playground gate is faded and hard to see. The fence surrounding the outdoor lower playground has been damaged and has exposed screws accessible to children and the gate is not able to open easily. The Manager said that the facility does not use this playground.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the furniture, equipment and fixtures are in good repair.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• 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. 2 employees do not have a copy of a criminal record check,

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

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

• 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 upper playground had no shade cover and climbers were located in direct sunlight. The ground surface in the upper play yard was hot to the touch. Some of the climbers were located within 2 feet of the wall and the Manager moved them away during the inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure that there is access to sufficient shade coverage and outdoor equipment is not placed in direct sunlight.

  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. It was observed in one classroom that the top of the toilet tank is missing. It was observed in the lower outdoor play area that the crosswalk is faded and hard to see, the astro turf is peeling off the cement and there is some garbage located in the area.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the furniture, equipment and fixtures are clean and in good repair.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• 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. An educator certificate was not posted for one employee

  Corrective action. Ensure each educator certificate is posted.

  10070 - CCLR s.11(4)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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 policies and procedures for staff were unavailable at the facility

  Corrective action. Ensure that the policies and procedures are located in a single place in the community care facility.

  19320 - CCLR s.59(a)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must ensure that each employee (b) practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month.

  Observation. No fire drills were practiced in May

  Corrective action. Ensure that a fire drill is completed each month

  12190 - CCLR s.22(2)(b)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must ensure that each employee (c) practices implementing the emergency plan at least once each year.

  Observation. No emergency plan has been completed in the last year.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the emergency plan is implemented each year.

  12200 - CCLR s.22(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. 1 of 4 employee files did not contain a criminal record check addressed to the facility. The criminal record check was addressed to another employer.

  Corrective action. Ensure that each employee has a criminal record check addressed to the facility.

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a)
• 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. 2 of 4 employee files reviewed did not contain a validation from the early childhood educator registry.

  Corrective action. Ensure each employee has a validation from the early childhood educator

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must ensure that each employee (a) is trained in the implementation of the fire drill system and emergency plan described in subsection (1), including the use of any equipment noted in the fire drill system and emergency plan.

  Observation. The Manager was unaware of the emergency plan information.

  Corrective action. Ensure that each employee is trained in the emergency plan

  12180 - CCLR s.22(2)(a)

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. Upon inspection, licensing officers observed a water table being stored in the bathroom next to the toilet. The following was observed in the rooftop playground: -No shade available -The ground surfacing and walls were hot to the touch -The ground surfacing measured at approx. 46.6 degrees. Manager stated that the children did not come outside today. -Play structures and equipment are moveable

  Corrective action. As per Director of Licensing Standard of Practice for active play, please ensure that enough shade is provided to protect children from sunburn and sunstroke. Please provide a plan for how you will ensure the playground is monitored for temperature. Please also ensure the water table is not stored in the bathroom.

  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. Please ensure there is a photograph or digital image of each child that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency.

  Corrective action. Please submit a change of manager form and ensure the name of the manager is displayed in a prominent place in the community care facility.

  10050 - CCLR s.11(1)
• MEDICATION

  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. Upon inspection, licensing observed a child's emergency medication expired in May, 2020. The staff was unaware of where medication and care plans were stored in the program.

  Corrective action. Please ensure all staff are trained on all aspects of program and that there is a system in place to review medications expiry dates.

  16080 - CCALA s.7(1)(b)(i)
• 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. Upon inspection, licensing observed that the is a TV on the premises and no screen time policy

  Corrective action. Please ensure there is a screen time policy that guides the employees in the care and supervision of children.

  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. Upon inspection, licensing observed that a care plan was not signed by the parent or dated.

  Corrective action. Please ensure all care plans are written in consultation with families and reviewed annually or when the medication is changed.

  19260 - CCLR s.58(2)(b)
• 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. Upon inspection, licensing observed 1 out of 8 child’s files was missing a photo of the child. Licensing also observed there are children’s photos in the group child care (30 months to SA) that are from when the children were babies.

  Corrective action. Please ensure there is a photograph or digital image of each child that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency.

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

  Observation. Upon inspection, licensing looked at four staff files. One staffs criminal record check expired in May 2021 and two staff had criminal record checks that were addressed to different community care facilities.

  Corrective action. Please ensure employees have up to date criminal record checks.

  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: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

  Observation. Upon inspection, licensing officers looked at four staff files. It was observed that 2 of the staff files were missing immunization records.

  Corrective action. Please ensure immunization status is on file for all staff.

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

No violations recorded at this inspection.