Les Petits Artistes Montessori Centre

• 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: *Indoor -uncovered electrical outlets in the washroom. -caulking around the toilets appeared to be worn. -a small hole in the drywall in the washroom. -unsecured shelving unit. This could pose as a safety hazard should this shelving unit fall onto a child. -cobwebs hanging from the washroom ceilings. -a piece of tape applied to the baseboard appeared to be worn. *Outdoor -wooden stumps showing signs of decay and rot. This could pose as a safety hazard.

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

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

  Observation. Licensing observed soiled diapers being stored in a trash bin with no cover.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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

  All indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are suitable for the age and development of the children, safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair. [CCLR Sec. 16(4)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that the yellow and red wooden playhouse was in bad repair. Some of the wood was rotten and splintering and some of the wood was coming away from the roof exposing the staples underneath. The Manager stated that someone had come to do some repairs on the playhouse.

• 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. Licensing observed that the program did not have care plans for children requiring extra support, this includes children that have allergies.

• 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. Upon review of children's files, Licensing observed that not all children's files were complete.

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

  All indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are suitable for the age and development of the children, safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair. [CCLR Sec. 16(4)]

  Observation. Licensing observed the following in the two out door play spaces: *some of the rubber tile on the roof of the yellow/red/green playhouse was torn and coming away from the roof *there were also nails exposed *the green/red/tan plastic climbing structure was broken in some places leaving sharp pieces of plastic exposed *some of the wood was rotting on the yellow/red playhouse

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that some children's files did not contain the above mentioned item.

• 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. Licensing did not observe in the staff's files that their ECE or ECA Certificates to Practice had been validated.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed the above mentioned items missing from one staff's file.

• 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. Licensing did not observe the ECE or ECEA certificates of all Educators prominently displayed.

• 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. Licensing observed that the outdoor check list had not been completed for January.

• 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 last fire drill recorded was September 2021.

No violations recorded at this inspection.