Little Stars Childcare Center E58th

• 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 Officer observed that an expired Early Childhood Educator (ECE) certificate was displayed for 1 staff within the facility.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(i)]; A record for each child containing the name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(d)]; 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 Officer observed the following: -A photograph or digital image was not kept for 2 children. -Emergency contact information was not kept for 1 child. -Immunization status records were not kept for 2 children.

• 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 Officer observed that an outdoor maintenance checklist was not available for review and there was no evidence that a checklist has been maintained for the facility.

• 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)]; Copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(d)]; Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing Officer observed the following: -Immunization status has not been obtained for 2 staff -Criminal record check has not been obtained for 1 staff -Evidence of training was obtained for one staff member; however, their Early Childhood Educator (ECE) certificate was observed to be expired.

• 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 Officer observed no evidence that the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) certificates for 4 staff have been verified with the ECE Registry.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. In the children's washroom, Licensing Officer observed the following: -multiple rust stain rings around the sink area where children wash their hands -soiled mirror which appears to be in need of a clean -toilet bowl is visibly stained, discolored and in need of a deep clean -paper towel dispenser is dirty and appears to be collecting dust on the surface where the children pull the paper towel from

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

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

  Observation. In the children's washroom, Licensing Officer observed an odor eliminating air freshener on the counter next to the hand soap which is accessible to children

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee has written, parental consent to release a child to someone other than the parent. [CCLR Sec. 57(3)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing Officer observed two children's records in which the parent(s) have listed themselves as the emergency contact

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

  Observation. Licensing Officer observed the following: -immunization status has not been obtained for 1 staff -character references have not been obtained for 1 staff -evidence of an ECE certificate has not been obtained for 1 staff -criminal record check has not been obtained for 1 staff

• 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 Officer observed that an ECE certificate for 1 staff has not been verified by the licensee

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  The emergency plan is not practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(c)]

  Observation. Licensing Officer observed the implementation of an emergency drill has not been practiced at least once each year

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Behavioural GuidanceNon-critical

  Behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of each child. [CCLR Sec.51(1)(a)]

  Observation. LO observed that a child who coughed while having lunch, was told by a staff "can you cover..oh my god... you just coughed on my face" LO observed that at times children were lifted, moved, and physically redirected without warning, verbal prompts or opportunity to move independently: - A child who moved during circle was picked up and moved back to their spot by a staff - When a child who was eating independently stopped eating a staff placed their hand over the child's hand to scoop up food and place it in their mouth - During the diapering routine children appeared to be rushed to the washroom and placed the mat for changing with staff proceeding to rush to change diapers. Children who appeared capable of pulling down their own pants or lying on the mat independently were not given the opportunity to do so.

• LICENSING / Continuing duty to informNon-critical

  Licensing has been notified immediately of any change in the information provided under Section 9 (Applying for a License). [CCLR Sec. 10(1)]

  Observation. LO noted that although the back deck was not initially cleared for children's use when the facility was licensed, it has since been modified for this purpose with the addition of artificial turf, plastic fencing, and toys. The manager was unaware that the deck was not a licensed area and confirmed that it had been used by children on at least one occasion since she started working at the facility.

• 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. LO observed an EpiPen for a child which expired in December 2024.

• 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. LO observed that the grass in the outdoor play space has depleted leaving large patches of packed soil throughout the outdoor play space and around climbing equipment. Large and small rocks were observed scattered throughout the outdoor play space, some with jagged edges.