Little Munchkin Daycare Ltd.

• 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: 1) The metal entrance gate to the facility was not properly closed upon entering. The gate was not functioning properly and needed to be lifted up or pushed very hard to lock in place. The screws that secured the gate hinges to the stone post were loose on one side causing the gate to sag. 2) The sand in the sandbox was very low and requires topping off.

• 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 the following: 1) One child with an Epi Pen care plan also had Benadryl on site. Licensing inquired with the manager what the Benadryl was used for. The manager informed licensing that the parent had advised staff to first administer Benadryl at the sight of an allergic reaction and only use the Epi Pen if the allergic reaction progressed. A discussion was held with the manager regarding the following VCH guidelines: Epinephrine is the first line medication which should be used for the emergency management of a person having a potentially life threatening allergic reaction. Antihistamines (e.g. Benadryl) should not be used instead of epinephrine for treating anaphylaxis. The manager should discuss the above with the parents and advise them of the VCH guidelines. A letter to inform the parents is attached with this inspection report. 2) One child's care plan indicated that their Epi Pen expired January 2026. Staff stated that the child only comes for extended hours and brings the Epi Pen back and forth between home and childcare.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed a large light fixture being stored on top of a fire place mantle in the main play space. This poses a risk of injury. Licensing observed limited space available in the children's nap room. Three of the children's beds were side by side and touching. Licensing observed a baby monitor in the children's nap room. Part of the monitors cord was secured to the wall. The other part of the cord was hanging loose and accessible to children sleeping in the crib beside the monitor. This poses as a hazard. Licensing observed holes in the facilities diaper changing mat. This makes the diaper changing mat difficult to clean and sanitize adequately.

• 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 that artificial turf has been installed and is in good condition. Licensing observed that the front gate has been replaced and is good condition. Licensing observed boards in the perimeter fence have become loose and have fallen down. Children's toys and large cement slabs are being used to block off the open area in the fence. This poses as a hazard as the area is not secure. Licensing observed that half the play space was blocked off and inaccessible. Licensing was informed that the yard was blocked off to remove bamboo that was deemed hazardous. It appeared that the bamboo has been removed but the space was still blocked off. Licensing observed a children's play house in the outdoor play space. Sections of the plastic in the entry way to the play house are broken and appeared sharp. This poses as a hazard.

• 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. There were 7 children in attendance today with two staff. The children were observed in feeding chairs spread out in the kitchen of the facility. 1 staff was present in the kitchen while 1 staff took 1 child at a time to the washroom/diaper station. Children were observed sitting in the feeding chairs after they had finished eating and had to wait to be taken for toiletting/diapering. As discussed with the Manager today due to the missing gate at the stairs leading to downstairs children cannot be taken into the washroom area without 1 to 1 supervision. Taking children 1 at a time leaves the other staff with 6 children.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. LO observed an unsecured electrical cord hanging down from a baby monitor in the nap room beside a crib. This poses a possible entanglement hazard. LO observed blind cords on the blacked out window in the nap room that were unsecured. This poses a possible entanglement hazard.ng The safety gate installed at the top of the stairs that lead to downstairs was observed not in place. The staff reported that there had been a break-in at the residence 7 days prior and the gate had been broken.

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

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

  Observation. Lysol spray disinfectant was observed in the washroom in a unsecured cupboard. Cloth towels assigned to each child were observed hanging the bathroom today. There was a basket of 5 cloth towels on the counter in the bathroom. As discussed with the Manager and Licensee single use towels are required for all child care facilities. A small garbage bin without a lid was observed in the washroom.

• 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. A gate at the South end of the outdoor play area (front of house) was observed to be not in place today. A plastic play house had been moved into the gate space to prevent children leaving the yard. The grass in the outdoor play area was observed to be worn away leaving exposed dirt.