Little Ducklings Family Day Care

• 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. Licensing observed the fire extinguisher had recently expired as of February 2026.

• 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 one child who requires an EpiPen. The child had the EpiPen readily available; however, an anaphylaxis care plan was not in place.

• 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. Originally found out of compliance on February 10, 2025 - Licensing has not received the exemption as of this time. Licensing observed that the licensee has enrolled one to many children under 24 months and one too many under 48 months, which is concerning as it puts the children at risk of possible injury.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Originally found out of compliance on February 10, 2025 Licensing observed the following: - the bathroom counters are still storing the licensee's personal items, which puts the children at risk of injury or illness. Licensing will inspect the diaper change pad at the next inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Heated WaterNon-critical

  Heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius. [CCLR Sec.47]

  Observation. Originally found out of compliance on February 10, 2025 Licensee stated to licensing the water temperature had not been adjusted yet and they would have it done on the weekend.

• 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. Originally found out of compliance on February 10, 2025 Licensing observed that the toys in the areas where the children play had been cleared and rearrange. Licensing is concerned with the garbage and debris in the area outside the play area where parents/guardians walk to bring their child to the facility and children have access to the items, placing them at a risk of injury or harm.

• 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. Originally found out of compliance on February 10, 2025 Licensing observed children watching screen time during arrival. Licensee currently has children enrolled under the age of two. Licensing asked for the TV to be turned off during inspection. Licensee stated that she is still working on updating her policies and procedures.

• PROGRAM / Program of activitiesNon-critical

  Children are provided with a comprehensive and coordinated program of indoor and outdoor activities that is designed for the development and care of the children, and is appropriate for the age and development of the children. [CCLR Sec. 44(1)(a)(b)(c) and Schedule(G)]

  Observation. Licensing observed there was limited to no activities to meet the appropriate age and development of the children in care. Licensing observed a container of train tracks, with not enough track pieces to build a track for success or trains for the tracks. Puzzles with not all the pieces. Containers of a variety of miscellaneous toys lacking meaning to why they are together.

• 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. Originally found out of compliance on February 10, 2025 Licensing arrived to find the children's files still needed to be updated

• 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. Licensing observed that the licensee has enrolled one to many children under 24 months and one too many under 48 months, which is concerning as it puts the children at risk of possible injury and is a contravention to family child care.

• 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: - the bathroom counters are storing the licensee's personal items, which puts the children at risk of injury or illness. - the change mat has a cloth cover which is a concern that the mat is not able to be cleaned and sanitized after each use and could cause the spread of germs and illness.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Heated WaterNon-critical

  Heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius. [CCLR Sec.47]

  Observation. Licensing observed when measuring the water in the bathroom it was more then 49 degrees Celsius, which presents a risk of possible injury.

• 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 children's ride 'm toys covered in snow, broken items, broken glass and garbage on the walkway and in the yard when entering and exiting the facility, which presents a risk of injury to children if they were to access it.

• 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. Licensing observed the safe release policy is missing and the policies and procedures are outdated, which are a concern the parents are not receiving the up-to-date information regarding the children in care.

• 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. Licensing observed the fire extinguisher expired, which presents a risk if there was a fire of not working according to the instructions.

• 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. Licensing observed the following: - there was no file for one child - a child's file was missing the start date, immunization status and medical ins. plan # - two children's immunization status was missing - four children's photos or digital image were not attached to the file.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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. Licensing observed the Licensee currently caring for five children, two children under 24 months and three children 24 months to 48 months.

• 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 1, 2023 The Licensee stated that she still does not have an emergency plan.

• 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. Originally found out of compliance on May 1, 2023 Licensee stated she would speak to the parent about the child's behavior and work out what to do.

• 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. Originally found out of compliance on May 1, 2023. Licensing observed the following: - immunization records were missing for two children attending the program - A child's file was still missing, but the licensee had the child's emergency card.

• 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)(f)]; 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)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that Licensee has not gathered all the required documentation for persons when working in a licenced facility as per the legislation. Licensee stated she would email the information to Licensing once received.

• 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 a possible fence panel missing, leaving an opening in the fence. Licensee stated she places a toy to block the open space or she sits on a chair, blocking the opening and watches the children. This issue was originally found out of compliance on March 17, 2022.

• 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]

• 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. Licensing observed the fire extinguisher had expired as of March 2023 and the Licensee stated that she does not have an emergency plan.

• 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. Licensee stated a child attending the Family Child Care was recently diagnosed requiring extra support.

• 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. Licensing observed the following: immunization records were missing for four children attending the program A child's file was missing, but the licensee had the emergency card. A child's emergency card was missing, but the licensee had the child's file.

• STAFFING / Additional criminal record checksNon-critical

  The licensee has not obtained a criminal record check for all persons ordinarily present on the premises. [CCLR Sec. (20)(1)]

  Observation. This issue remains out of compliance since March 17, 2022.

• 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)(f)]; 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)]; 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)]

  Observation. The licensee stated she had a person cover for her while she was recently away. The licensee stated she did not have the required documentation on file for the employee prior to working in the family childcare.

• 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. The outdoor space is enclosed with a variety of equipment, but it was observed that part of the fencing is broken / missing parts of the board. Also, it appears that there used to be a pop up tent of some sort, but all that is left is the small metal pieces of the support. These items could harm the children.

• STAFFING / Additional criminal record checksNon-critical

  The licensee has not obtained a criminal record check for all persons ordinarily present on the premises. [CCLR Sec. (20)(1)]

• 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. Licensee stated that she is on the waitlist for the next available first aid course. Once she has a date, she will contact LO.