House Of Montessori Daycare

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  There is an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(b)]

  Observation. Originally found out of compliance on May 9, 2024 Licensing observed that the licensee has first aid materials, which may place children at risk of harms way in an emergency.

• 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. Licensing observed the staff hired for substituting when the licensee is not available is missing the appropriate documentation. - First Aid expired - CRC has not been received.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Group Sizes and Employee to Children RatiosNon-critical

  Staff ratios and group sizes comply with Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing observed the licensee had one additional child under 36 months of age in enrolled in the facility.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  There is an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(b)]

  Observation. Licensee observed that the licensee did not have emergency plans to recover from any emergency.

• STAFFING / Additional criminal record checksNon-critical

  All persons over the age of 12 that are ordinarily present on the premises while children are present are of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for each person. [CCLR Sec 20]

  Observation. Licensing observed that the licensee had not collected a CRC for a volunteer currently who is ordinarily present on the premises

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Evidence of compliance with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs has not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(b)]; Character references have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(b)]; Copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(d)]

  Observation. Licensing observed the staff hired were missing the appropriate documentation. - one staff required their references and a copy of their educator certificate - the staff and volunteer required their immunization status

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Implementation of the fire drill system is practiced at least once each month, and implementation of the emergency plan is practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)(c)]

  Observation. Licensing observed the emergency drill had not been implemented at least once in a year.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Group Sizes and Employee to Children RatiosNon-critical

  The group size(s) exceeds that permitted in Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]

  Observation. LO observed 5 children in care under the age of 48 months. Licensee stated that she had obtained a temporary placement for 1 of the children. When LO returned to the office to check the facility file, it was observed that the temporary placement had expired June 8, 2022 and the Licensee had been informed of this via email on May 12, 2022.

• STAFFING / First AidNon-critical

  Children do not have immediate access to an employee who holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate described in the regulations. [CCLR Sec. 23(1)(a)]

  Observation. LO observed that the Licensee was alone on site with the children and had an expired First Aid certificate.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  An Active Play Policy is not developed, maintained and shared with parents/families. [DOLSOP September 2017 and Section 4(1)(e) of the CCALA]; A Screen Use Policy to limit screen time and guide employees in the use of screen time activities is not developed, maintained and shared with parents/families. [DOLSOP September 2017 and Section 4(1)(e)of the CCALA]

  Observation. Comments from previous inspection: Policy and Procedure manual - does not include Active Play or Screen Use policies. During today's inspection LO LM reviewed the Policy and Procedure manual on site and observed that Active Play and Screen Use policies have not been developed. This issue remains out of compliance.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  Current policies and procedures are kept as required . [CCLR Sec.56(1)(2) and CCALA 19]

  Observation. During this visit LO was not able to review facility policies.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  There is an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(b)]

  Observation. LO observed a fire extinguisher in the facility that was overdue for servicing.

• 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. During this visit LO was not able to review staff documentation.