Kiddy Junction Academy - Division III - Group Child Care (30 Months to School Age)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Harmful actions not permittedNon-critical

  No child is subjected to harmful actions as defined in Section 52. [CCLR Sec 52(1)(a)-(f)]

  Observation. Licensing observed children engaged in a Taekwondo Lesson taught by an outside hired contractor. Children were sitting in a row. The instructor called individual children up to the front for an exercise. Licensing overheard the instructor say: "(X) is the last one, you are talking, talking, you are the last one". This comment was made in front of all other children, sounded belittling and degrading, and could humiliate the child or undermine their self respect. The observation was discussed with the program manager who acknowledged that such a comment would not be in accordance with the Regulations.

• 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 observed the following: 1) The laminate on the round lunch/snack tables had chipped off around the edges showing the fibreboard underneath. 2) A tv on a stand that was not secured to the wall and presented a tipping hazard.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. On May 15, licensing observed numerous ants coming from under the wall separating the infant toddler and 3-5 rooms. Staff stated they were aware of the problem. During the follow up inspection on May 29, staff informed licensing that the ant infestation has been mitigated by using ant traps. No more ants were observed. On May 15, licensing observed an art cabinet that was not secured to the wall. This item remains outstanding,

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed the following: 1) Numerous ants coming from under the wall separating the infant toddler and 3-5 rooms. Staff stated they were aware of the problem. 2) An art cabinet that was not secured to the wall.

• 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 observed an area rug with curled up corners that posed a tripping hazard.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  Care plans are not reviewed at least once a year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent. [CCLR Sec. 58(2)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing observed the following: 1) One child had two Epi Pens on site that both expired in April 2023. Staff stated they had asked the parent for new Epi pens and had not received them yet. The child's care plan had not been updated since April 2022. 2) A second child had an Epi Pen on site that expired in August 2021. Staff stated they had asked the parent frequently for a new Epi pen, but had not received it. 3) A third child had an inhaler on site that just expired May 9, 2023. The child's care plan had not been updated since April 2022. 4) A fourth child's care plan had not been updated since April 2022. A discussion was held with the staff to immediately obtain valid Epi Pens. Licensing discussed the risk of accepting children in care with known life threatening allergies without having the life saving medication on site.

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

  Medications that staff have agreed to administer are readily accessible to staff and are administered in the correct dosage at the correct times. [CCLR Sec. 53(1)]

  Observation. Licensing observed two children in care with a life threatening allergy that required Anaphylaxis care plans and Epi Pens and one child in care with an Asthma care plan requiring an inhaler. The care plans were posted on the kitchen wall with the Epi Pens and inhaler attached in Ziploc bags. Staff took the children for a 20-30 minute walk in the neighbourhood, taking the emergency back pack with them. Licensing stayed behind in the facility and observed staff had not taken the Epi Pens and inhaler with them. Upon return to the centre the group played in the outdoor play space before coming inside for lunch. Licensing checked the emergency backpack while the children were playing outside. One child had a second Epi Pen in the backpack. The other child had no Epi Pen in the backpack. There was no inhaler in the backpack.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Furniture, Equipment and FixturesNon-critical

  Furniture or equipment for sleeping is used by only one child at a time, is clean and comfortable, and is appropriate for the size, age and development of the children intended to use it. [CCLR Sec. 15(2)]

  Observation. Licensing observed 14 mats in the nap room on the floor with sheets on them and blankets on top. Above each mat was a child's name tag. Some of the mats were placed with no space in between so that sheets and bedding were touching. It appeared nap room space was tight for 14 mats. A discussion was held with staff to use the circle room for additional nap space if required, especially when enrollment increases to full capacity (currently 14 children are enrolled).

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Hazardous Objects and SubstancesNon-critical

  Hazardous objects and substances are inaccessible to children. [CCLR Sec 17]

  Observation. Licensing observed the following: A spray bottle of disinfectant in an unlocked cabinet under the art sink. Bleach in an cabinet under the kitchen sink. The cabinet had a child lock that was not engaged.

• 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 / Safe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Maintenance of Equipment: A log is kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. Staff stated they conduct daily playground inspections on their phone and showed Licensing the a checklist on their phone. Records of previous inspections could not be accessed. It was discussed to keep a paper record of inspections performed.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Character references have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(b)]; Records of staff's work histories have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(c)]; 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.