Red Apple Montessori Child Care

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 licensee was serving whole grapes to the children, which presents a risk of a child possibly choking.

• 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. The Licensee does not currently keep a log of inspections, maintenance and repairs.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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

  Play materials and/or equipment are not safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair. [CCLR Sec. 16(4)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing observed toys stored on the children's shelf in plastic bags, there is a safety concern a child might suffocate. The children's outside kitchen centre oven door is cracked and held together with duck tape.

• 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 has not been serviced and the date on the bottom of the extinguisher is 2020.

• 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 that the Licensee had updated the policies and procedures, but still required to include the Active play policy

• 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 reviewed the current policies and procedures with the Licensee and provided resources to ensure current policies and procedures are available for parents who have enrolled or are enrolling their children in her program.

• 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 reviewed documentation regarding creating an emergency plan and possible options for her home and garage for storage.

• 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 discussed with the Licensee the importance of a coordinated program both inside and outside meeting the developmental and care needs of the children she has enrolled in her facility.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Group Sizes and Employee to Children RatiosNon-critical

  Children are adequately supervised by qualified employees in sufficient numbers to meet the needs of each child. [CCLR Sec.34(1)]

  Observation. Licensing observed the Licensee works hard to keep a clean and virus free home, but at the same time while cleaning there are times when children are not adequately supervised, preventing from providing guidance to children when needed.

• 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 heavy items that are stored on shelves and the refrigerator above 4 feet.

• 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 an area in the yard where children had access to metal and wood materials and the garbage area. Licensing also observed in the garden area a variety of plants, some with thorns, which would be hazardous to ones touch.

• 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 reviewed the current policies and procedures, it was determined that the policies and procedures needed to be updated to meet the current legislation standards.

• 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)]

• 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 that the Licensee has activities for children while in care, but due to the developmental ages and stages of the children the activities do not meet the needs of all the children in care.

• 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. Licensing observed a child who requires an Epi-pen, the Epi-pen had expired. Licensee contact the parent prior to the child arriving and the Epi-pen was replaced on arrival.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing any notification of a parent, emergency contact or medical health officer made under CCLR section 55 [notification of illness or injury] is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(g)]; 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 reviewed the children's files, 3 children's files required a Medical Insurance Plan number, 2 required Emergency contacts, 4 required Medical Practitioner/Doctor contact information.

• 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. The Licensee does not currently keep a log of 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 Licensee had conducted fire drills on a monthly basis, but had not conducted an emergency drill at least once a year.