Kiddy Junction Academy - Division Iii

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL / Physical Requirements of FacilityNon-critical

  There is a diaper changing area that is adjacent to a wash basin, that is located away from the food preparation area, and that has a covered container for soiled clothing. [CCLR Sec. 14(4)]

  Observation. On May 15, licensing observed that the diaper mat had a tear in it making sanitizing a challenge. Staff stated they were aware and had already requested a new change mat. This item remains outstanding.

• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL / Physical Requirements of FacilityNon-critical

  There is a diaper changing area that is adjacent to a wash basin, that is located away from the food preparation area, and that has a covered container for soiled clothing. [CCLR Sec. 14(4)]

  Observation. The diaper mat had a tear in it making sanitizing a challenge. Staff stated they were aware and had already requested a new change mat.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].

  Observation. Licensing noticed numerous ants coming from under the wall separating the infant toddler and 3-5 rooms. Staff stated they were aware of the problem.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].

  Observation. Licensing observed a tall cabinet that held diapers in the bathroom. The cabinet was not secured to the wall and posed a tipping hazard.

• 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 observed the following on the North auxiliary outdoor play space along 41st Avenue: 1) One unsecured wood pallet standing upright against the fence holding flower pots and one unsecured pallet standing upright against the building. The pallets pose a risk of tipping over onto a child. 2) A prolific growth of two different types of mushrooms all over the seeded lawn. 3) A wooden climbing ramp on a grass berm that was placed in close proximity to the fence. The ramp did not have sufficient clearance for entering and exiting. 4) Broken loose wood stepping stones. 5) Adult gardening tools, ladder, wood pieces and a wheelbarrow with standing water against the building. Staff informed licencing that the North auxiliary outdoor play space along 41st Avenue has not been used so far. Licensing observed at 11:00 am that there was a significant amount of traffic noise that could impair staff communications with children. The main South outdoor play space adjacent to the parking lot was in good condition.

• 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 had a note on their registration form that stated they had a seizure due to high fever in January. Staff was aware of this but a seizure care pan had not been developed for the child.

• 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)]; Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry [CCLR Sec. 19(4)(a)]

  Observation. No documentation of certificate verification with the ECE Registry was observed in the staff files.