Moberly Childcare Centre

• 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 Officer observed that the fire extinguisher has expired and requires servicing.

• 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. While an outdoor maintenance of equipment log is kept, Licensing Officer observed that it had not been completed for the day at the time of inspection. Staff advised that the log is typically completed while children are resting, as the children had gone to the park earlier that morning.

• 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)]; 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 Officer observed that the manager’s record was incomplete, as noted below: -Documentation confirming immunization status has not been obtained -Required character references have not been obtained -Records of the manager's work history has not been obtained -A criminal record check has not been obtained

• 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 the ECE certificates for the manager and one staff member have not been verified by the ECE Registry.

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 that the educators have a challenge logistically when conducting the VCH 4step procedure to clean and sanitize. Licensing discussed possible steps with the educators to put in place in order to be effective as well as to assist in reducing their steps when cleaning and sanitizing.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Safe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Maintenance of Equipment: Thorough inspections of the outdoor play space are conducted regularly. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space] (13)

  Observation. Originally found out of compliance on March 24, 2025. Licensing observed that the licensee has created a new system that indicates the play space has been inspected daily. It was observed that educators check off that it has been inspected, but there is no area for comments regarding if something needs to be addressed.

• 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 March 24, 2025. Licensing observed the following: One child did not have a photo or an Emergency card showing the information required. Two children's documents did not have a start date. One child did not have their medical insurance card number and their immunization status. One child did not have a medical practitioner contact number.

• 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. 1 child had a medication administration form posted for a puffer used for Asthma. No Asthma Care Plan was completed and posted.

• NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICES / NutritionNon-critical

  Information on the food and drink given to children is made available to parents. [CCLR Sec. 48(6)]

  Observation. Staff report that use Brightwheel app to let parent know how well the child ate but not provide what food was served. The CCLR requires that parents should be informed about the food and drink given to the children.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. The staff do not practice VCH 4 step procedures when washing dishes. Staff are using the bleach and hot water sanitize step. This contravention was noted at the last Routine inspection. The bi-fold door in the nap room has a crib pushed up against it and is not locked to prevent finger/hand injury. Bleach and Water spray bottle must be labelled, made up fresh every morning and kept secured away from children's access. Staff should make a small amount each day. Spray paint bottle in unlocked mirror cupboard in bathroom where children who are washing hands can access.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Safe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Daily inspections of the play space for garbage, broken glass, animal feces and other hazardous items have not been done. ; Monthly detailed inspections of the play space have not been conducted, including a check of the landscaping and fencing and overall condition of equipment to ensure that they do not pose any hazards to children. ; Check lists that help to ensure checks and inspections are performed regularly and that proper maintenace and repair are completed are not available for staff.

  Observation. The staff provided a check list with dates and signatures of staff that was for the outdoor play space inspections. The check list did not contain information about what is being checked

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(c)]; 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, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(a)]

  Observation. Several children did not have a photo Several children did not have both pages of the Registration form. A monthly attendance sheet was being used to record daily sign in and out for children. This form has tiny boxes and could easy miss a child being signed out

• 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)]

  Observation. Staff files reviewed confirmed no Immunization status for the two staff working

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 the following: -The licensee does not practice VCH 4 step procedures when washing dishes. - The licensee is to ensure the cords in the rest area are out of children 's reach at all times.

• 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 underside of the stairs are accessible to children and the stairs are more than 4" inches apart, which is considered an entrapment.

• 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 facility does not keep a log of all inspections, maintenance and repairs.

• 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 fire drill system had not been practiced since May 2023 and the last emergency drill was Dec.9, 2023

• 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. The Licensee stated that the two staff supporting the children have their ECE certification and one of the educators has applied for the infant and toddler certification.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Safe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Ground Surfacing: A 1.8 meter (six feet) safety zone is provided around playground equipment. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. Licensing observed the climber outside did not have a 1.8 meter (six feet) safety zone provided around the climbing equipment.

• 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 that even though the Licensee has collected information on file regarding the child, there is missing information. Information that may be missing on a child's file is as follows: Medical Insurance number, Start date, Doctor contact information, Photo/digital image.

• STAFFING / Additional criminal record checksNon-critical

  All persons over the age of 12 that are ordinarily present on the premises while children are present are of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for each person. [CCLR Sec 20]

  Observation. Licensing Observed that the CRC received do not reflect the corporation name, and the program has additional staff person who is not on the floor with children, but requires a CRC.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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

  Furniture or equipment used for sleeping is not clean and/or comfortable. [CCLR Sec. 15(2)(b)]

  Observation. There is a separate nap area with cribs and mats. The mats are stacked in a crib with sheets / blankets touching. LO discussed with the licensee the importance of ensuring that the bedding is clean between uses. Some options discussed were to put the sheets / blankets in individual bags, or keep the mats out with space between them and the cribs.

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

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

  Observation. Noted at inspection on Feb. 23, 2021 - LO observed a long cord for a fan in the nap room was exposed and accessible to children. The licensee submitted a response that stated that the cord has been secured to the wall. At todays inspection it was also observed that the fan, air purifier and cd player all had cords that were within reach of children on mats. These cords could be a hazard to children and must be inaccessible.