Shining Smile

• 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 several concerns in the playground area that require attention: - The fall zones beneath both slides were not adequately provided. The grass under the slides has died off, exposing the ground, which no longer offers sufficient fall zone protection to prevent injuries. - The sand level in the sandbox is considerably low and will need to be replenished. - Green algae growth was noted on most of the plastic outdoor toys. This poses a potential hazard, all the plastic play materials in the playground require a thorough scrub down.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

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

  Observation. Two educators were present at the time of the inspection, it was noted that one staff member does not have a valid certification on file.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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

  Not free from hazards.; Not in good repair.

  Observation. Licensing observed a broken fence near the grape vine tree and exposed sharp edges of wood planks next to the sand table.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. During routine inspection dated May 13, 2024 licensing observed that the range of materials and activities that children were able to access independently were minimal and did not provide the ability to implement a comprehensive program of activities required by Schedule G. - There were no sensory activities present. - There was no place for children to go and sit to do a table activity. - Licensing observed a row of highchairs against one of the walls. The highchairs encroached on the available useable floor space, compromising licensed capacity. Children were not able to access the highchairs without staff help. - Licensing observed one open activity space without any cozy quiet comfortable safe place for a child to decompress and a staff to sit and read a book with a child. - Licensing recommended to arrange the space into different activity pockets. Place storage units to divide the space and create different activity areas. - Add a wider range of materials (e.g. soft balls, equipment to climb on and crawl through, over, in and out of: tunnels, soft washable blocks, boxes, toy trucks, boats, trains, animals, people, simple puzzles, art materials, instruments, housekeeping and imaginative play materials). - Licensing provided a resource to assist with space planning and selecting additional materials and equipment to add to the program. During routine follow up inspection dated May 23, 2024 licensing observed that the following had been added to the environment: - A round table with 4 chairs; children were engaged in a drawing activity at the table. - Soft blocks for crawling. - A comfortable chair with a sheepskin rug in a corner. Licensing observed that one of the storage units had been repositioned diagonally and the row of highchairs had been reduced to two highchairs. Licensing went over the resource that had been previously provided discussing various materials and equipment that were lacking and deficient. The Licensee informed licensing they planned to order an additional rectangular wood table with stable wood chairs of suitable infant height. Discussions were held with the Licensee and manager regarding room set up and lay out.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed an electrical cord in the nap room that had slack and was not securely attached to the wall. The cord presented a choking hazard.

• 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. The range of materials and activities that children were able to access independently were minimal and did not provide the ability to implement a comprehensive program of activities required by Schedule G. - There were no sensory activities present. The manager stated they used to have a sensory table, but the owner moved the sensory table to a new facility they are about to open. - Licensing observed one round plastic table with one chair for children to sit on. There was no other place for children to go and sit to do a table activity. There were two low highchairs with trays in the gated off kitchen. The high chairs had stable legs. Licensing asked to bring one out to see if it would fit under the table without the tray attached. The chair could not slide under the table as the table legs were in the way. The manager pointed to two other wood light weight chairs in the hallway and stated these chairs were not very stable and kept falling over. A discussion was held with the manager to have stable tables and chairs available to do table activities (art, puzzles, games, etc.) that children can access independently. Furnishings which fit the height and size of children promote independence. - Licensing observed a row of highchairs against one of the walls. The highchairs encroached on the available useable floor space, compromising licensed capacity. Children were not able to access the highchairs without staff help. - Licensing observed one open activity space without any cozy quiet comfortable safe place for a child to decompress and a staff to sit and read a book with a child. Small, quiet retreats allow for times when children want to be alone, or one-on-one with a caregiver. - Licensing recommends arranging the space into different activity pockets. Storage units can be placed diagonality to the wall to divide the space and create different activity areas (make sure units cannot tip over and/or are secured to the wall). Add a wider range of materials (e.g. soft balls, equipment to climb on and crawl through, over, in and out of: tunnels, soft washable blocks, boxes, toy trucks, boats, trains, animals, people, simple puzzles, art materials, instruments, housekeeping and imaginative play materials). A resource is attached to this report to assist you with space planning and selecting additional materials and equipment to add to the program.

• 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. One child in care has an Epi Pen for a nut allergy, however no anaphylaxis care plan is in place. The facility does have a administration of medication form in place for the Epi pen.

• 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. One child in care did not have written parental consent to release the child to someone other than the parent.

• 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. Two children in care do not have a photograph on file. One chid in care does not have a care card number on file.

• 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. Licensing observed the following interaction: A child hurt another child. Staff got down to the children's level, comforted the hurt child and showed the other child that the child got hurt. The staff asked the other child to say sorry while holding onto their wrist. The child did not say sorry and started to move away. The staff held their arm around the child's back and asked the child to say sorry. The child did and the staff let go of her arm. Licensing discussed the observation with the staff reminding them to refrain from physical redirection.

• 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. Licensing observed six children in care with one IT and one ECE with an expired certificate. The ECE with expired certificate cannot be considered a qualified ECE staff in ratio under the Child Care Licensing Regulations.

• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL / Health and HygieneNon-critical

  There is an established program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene. [CCLR Sec. 46(1)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that the toilet did not have a step stool.

• 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. One child had an Asthma care plan in place. The child brings their inhalers in their backpack. The manager informed licensing that this morning when they checked the backpack the inhaler was not present.

• 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 the following: 1) A plastic vent cover in the ceiling had fallen out. 2) The linoleum floor in the hallway by the bathroom was missing a piece exposing the floor boards underneath.

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

  All indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are suitable for the age and development of the children, safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair. [CCLR Sec. 16(4)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that there was almost no sand left in the sandbox.

• 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 the wood grape vine support was broken with pieces of wood hanging down at child level and broken pieces of wood lying on the ground.

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

  Ground Surfacing: The playground surface is free of standing water and debris. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. Licensing observed a concrete planter with standing water. The floor of the playhouse had about an inch of standing water.

• 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. No record of outdoor playground inspections was available.

• 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. Two certificates had not been verified with the ECE Registry.

• 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 reviewed three staff files. One file was complete. The two other staff files did not have the required documentation.

• 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. Monthly fire drills have been practiced. The yearly emergency plan has not been practiced to date. The facility was licensed in October 2022. The manager stated they had asked the Licensee about strollers to evacuate the children during emergencies. The Licensee had told the manager the strollers had been ordered.

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

  All indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are suitable for the age and development of the children, safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair. [CCLR Sec. 16(4)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that there was no sand left in the sandbox. The Manager stated they had asked the Licensee to buy more sand.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Emergency exits and fire drill system are approved by a local Fire Marshal. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(a)]

  Observation. The fire extinguishers have not been inspected and tested annually by an authorized fire protection professional as required by BC fire Code Section 6.2.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. Licensing observed staff physically redirect children during the transition to the outdoors. Children and staff were getting ready in the cubby area which is a very small space. Staff were helping children with coats, muddy buddies and boots. Staff were holding children by putting their hand around children's upper arms or lower arms above the wrist. Staff would move children around the cubby area or out of the way holding their hand around children's arms. Licensing discussed the observation with both staff explaining that physically redirecting children is an inappropriate behavioral guidance practice. Discussions were held regarding getting children ready in the main space or adjacent hallway as the cubby area is a very confined space.

• 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. Licensing observed one IT and one ECEA with 7 children care. The current ECEA started in January. From opening in October 2022 to December 2022 the centre has been staffed with one IT plus another ECEA. The current ECEA has submitted her documents to the ECE Registry in December to apply for her ECE certification.

• 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. The manager informed the licensing officer that they use Lysol wipes to disinfect the diaper change mat.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed that all blinds were closed when initially arriving at the facility, blocking all access to natural light. It is recommended to provide a fridge thermometer to be able to track that foods are stored at safe temperatures.

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

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

  Observation. In the bathroom, licensing observed Lysol wipes, cleaner and Febreze stored on the window ledge and adult sink. All items were accessible to children in care from the change table. A discussion was held to store these items on the high shelf that is inaccessible to children in care. In the nap room, licensing observed a blind cord above a crib that could be accessed by a child.

• 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 the self closing entrance gate to the facility did not close properly and the latch did not engage securely.

• 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. The manager informed licensing no outdoor playground inspection had been conducted prior to going outside.

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

  Ground Surfacing: The playground surface is free of standing water and debris. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. Licensing observed a bucket with standing water, a plastic bag, bottle cap, lip gloss container, and soda can metal tap on the outdoor playground.

• 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 inquired about emergency supplies. The Manager stated they do not have emergency supplies yet and are in the process of asking parents to bring these supplies. The manager plans to store these in a rolling suitcase/bag.

• 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. No record of outdoor playground inspections was available.

• 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. One staff's ECEA certificate had not been verified with the ECE Registry.