Daisy Academy Montessori Preschool

• 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. The space appears well organized and cleaned on a daily basis. Due to the age of this building as well as the age of the materials and equipment, you are starting to see wear and tear throughout. Such as - Bathroom staff dividers as rusty, step stools require a deep clean, the walls and carpet (fraying). There is also areas of the shelving that are wearing and are unable to be sanitized due to the wear.

• 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. Of the children enrolled, all but three have complete emergency cards. While two of these children have emergency contact (in addition to parents) in their file, it is not included on their emergency card. There is one child who has no information on file for emergency contact (in addition to parent) and Doctor information (or name of walk in clinic visited).

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  The licensee does not keep a current care plan for each child requiring extra support. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)]

  Observation. One child in care has an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis and has a speech delay. The BC Centre of Ability consultant has visited twice. There is no care plan in place for the child.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(c)]

  Observation. A record for each child containing their immunization status is not kept. Four children were signed in, but five children were present.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PROGRAM / Program of activitiesNon-critical

  Each child is provided with daily outdoor play periods unless weather conditions make it unreasonable to do so. [CCLR Sec.44(3)]

  Observation. The program has no contagious outdoor play space and uses nearby Ebisu Park for outdoor play. The programs Active Play Policy states "mandatory 40 minutes of outdoor play, rain or shine". The program manager stated that due to rainy weather for the week of January 3-7 they had not gone outside, for the week of Jan 10-14 they had gone outside once and this week they planned to go outside the day of the inspection. All other days they had used the gym for active play. In order for licensing to assess future compliance with Section 44(3) it is requested that daily outdoor play is documented. Suggested sections to document are: date and time of day daily outdoor play took place, where outdoor play took place, activities provided, weather condition.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(i)]

  Observation. One child in care did not have a photograph on file.