Creative Kids Montessori & Fine Arts Academy (Multi-Age)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Play Area, Materials and EquipmentNon-critical

  The entire outdoor play area is enclosed and constructed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and ensures that children are free of harm. [CCLR Sec. 16(3)(a)(b)]

  Observation. The outdoor play space had a large adult dining table with 8 chairs around it, impeding the use of this area by the children in care. The License agreed to move the table out of the way.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee has written, parental consent to release a child to someone other than the parent. [CCLR Sec. 57(3)(b)]

  Observation. One child in care did not have written parental consent to release the child to someone other than the parent.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Prior to employing staff the manager has met with each person and has obtained the appropriate documentation. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)]

  Observation. One staff has an expired criminal record check.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  The facility, the furniture, equipment, fixtures and supplies are of sturdy and safe construction.  They are easy to clean, and are clean and in good repair and free from hazards. [CCLR Sec. 13(2) and Sec. 15(1)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing officer observed the following: The gate to the stairway to the main floor was unsecured. The latch did not line up and could not be closed. The door to the crawlspace was unsecured, giving children potential access. Please be advised that these appear to be recurring contraventions also cited on the November 2021 routine inspection report.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Play Area, Materials and EquipmentNon-critical

  The entire outdoor play area is enclosed and constructed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and ensures that children are free of harm. [CCLR Sec. 16(3)(a)(b)]

  Observation. Licencing observed the following in the outdoor yard: Loose gate latch on the entry gate. Unsecured gates at the West side of the house, at the bottom of the deck stairs and at the crawlspace/storage under the deck. All gates were secured at the time of inspection.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  For each child requiring extra support, the licensee keeps a current care plan showing the required information. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)(2)]

  Observation. One child in care had an Epi Pen and was diagnosed as Anaphylactic. No Anaphylaxis care plan was in place for the child.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee has written, parental consent to release a child to someone other than the parent. [CCLR Sec. 57(3)(b)]

  Observation. Two children in care did not have written parental consent to release the child to someone other than the parent.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]

  Observation. One child in care did not have an immunization record on file.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Notification of illness or injuryNon-critical

  Licensing is notified within 24 hours after a child is involved in, or may have been involved in, a reportable incident described in Schedule H or has a reportable communicable disease. [CCLR Sec.55(2)(a)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing officer observed an entry in the minor incident log book dated October 22, 2021. The incident described how teachers carried a child back to the childcare from Trafalgar Park as the child laid on the ground and refused to come back with the group. A discussion was held with the manager that this would be reportable as an incident as the child was restrained. A care plan has been implemented for this child with strategies to support the child to be successful in the program.

• LICENSING / Posting and Advertising of License and CertificateNon-critical

  The licence is displayed in a prominent place in the facility, including any terms or conditions of the licence, and including the name of the manager. [CCLR Sec. 11(1)(2); CCALA Sec.7(c)]

  Observation. Due to repainting the licence had been taken down.

• LICENSING / Posting and Advertising of License and CertificateNon-critical

  The certificates, or copies of certificates, of early childhood educators and assistants are prominently displayed in the facility. [CCLR 11(4)]

  Observation. Due to repainting the certificates had been taken down.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  The facility, the furniture, equipment, fixtures and supplies are of sturdy and safe construction.  They are easy to clean, and are clean and in good repair and free from hazards. [CCLR Sec. 13(2) and Sec. 15(1)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing officer observed the following: The gate to the stairway to the main floor was unsecured. The latch did not line up and could not be closed. The door to the crawlspace was unsecured, giving children potential access. A potty that appeared in need of cleaning.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Play Area, Materials and EquipmentNon-critical

  The entire outdoor play area is enclosed and constructed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and ensures that children are free of harm. [CCLR Sec. 16(3)(a)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing officer observed that the entry gate to the yard could not be securely closed and latched. The gate has shifted from the hinges over time and it's closing mechanism is no longer properly aligned.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  The fire drill system is displayed in a prominent place. [CCLR Sec. 22(3)]

  Observation. Due to repainting the fire drill system had been taken down.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Notification of illness or injuryNon-critical

  Licensing is notified within 24 hours after a child is involved in, or may have been involved in, a reportable incident described in Schedule H or has a reportable communicable disease. [CCLR Sec.55(2)(a)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing officer observed an entry in the minor incident log book dated October 22, 2021. The incident described how teachers carried a child back to the childcare from Trafalgar Park as the child laid on the ground and refused to come back with the group. A discussion was held with the manager that this would be reportable as an incident as the child was restrained. A care plan has been implemented for this child with strategies to support the child to be successful in the program.