St. James Day Care Center

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 playground ground surface has started to become uneven due to tree roots growing beneath the surface. Two rugs have been placed over the exposed tree roots. This poses a potential tripping hazard.

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. The staff certifications have not yet been verified using the ECE Registry system.

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. The following outdoor equipment was not in good repair: 1) Plastic ride on unicorns with dirt and green algae. 2) A broken plastic slide. 3) The sand in the sandbox was depleted. Due to the wet weather the sandbox is currently not used. Sand will be replenished in March. The sand box cover had several inches of dirty standing water.

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. On December 17, licensing observed the following in the outdoor play space: 1) Mushrooms of unknown toxicity growing in the Fibar area along the window. 2) Green algae growing on the rock climber. This is a potential slipping hazard.

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 had two valid Epi Pens on site for a food allergy. The child did not have an Anaphylaxis care plan in place. The child is away until January.

Prior to employing staff the manager has met with each person and has obtained the appropriate documentation. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)]

Observation. One staff had a criminal record clearance letter that expired in July 2024.

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. The following outdoor equipment was not in good repair: 1) Plastic ride on unicorns with dirt and green algae. 2) A broken plastic slide. 3) The sand in the sandbox was depleted. Due to the wet weather the sandbox is currently not used. Sand will be replenished in March. The sand box cover had several inches of dirty standing water.

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 in the outdoor play space: 1) Mushrooms of unknown toxicity growing in the Fibar area along the window. 2) Green algae growing on the rock climber. This is a potential slipping hazard.

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 had two valid Epi Pens on site for a food allergy. The child did not have an Anaphylaxis care plan in place. The child is away until January.

Prior to employing staff the manager has met with each person and has obtained the appropriate documentation. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)]

Observation. One staff had a criminal record clearance letter that expired in July 2024.

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: - The windowsill in the children's bathroom was dirty with cobwebs. - The bifold doors to the laundry room were unsecured and presented a pinching hazard.

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 the following: - Mushrooms growing in the Fibar climber area. - Slippery algae growth on the steps towards the climber area. - The sand in the sandbox was depleted. Due to the wet weather the sandbox is currently not used. Sand will be replenished in March.

Prior to employing staff the manager has met with each person and has obtained the appropriate documentation. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)]

Observation. One staff did not have a valid criminal record clearance letter under the Criminal Records Review Act. They had a VPD police check. The manager stated they had applied in November. Another staff did not have a valid criminal record clearance letter under the Criminal Records Review Act in the name of St. James Daycare. They had a valid criminal record clearance letter from another centre. Please be advised that licensing cannot authorize anyone to be ordinarily present without a valid criminal record clearance letter and that the onus is on the Licensee St James Daycare Centre to obtain a clearance letter prior to employment.

The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]

Observation. Three children in care are missing an immunization status.

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 in care had an inhaler on site that expired in October 2022.

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

Observation. Licensing observed a pinching hazard by the laundry room bi-fold doors. It is recommended to keep a fridge thermometer in order to monitor that foods are stored at a safe temperature.

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

Observation. Some children did not have an emergency contact either than the parent on file.

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. Some children were missing an immunization record.

Prior to employing staff the manager has met with each person and has obtained the appropriate documentation. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)]

Observation. 1) One staff had a criminal record check in place from CDI College that is set to expire in May 2023, not from St. James daycare. 2) One staff did not have documentation of a valid criminal record check in their file. The staffing list indicated that this staff has a valid criminal a record check.

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 did have an Epi-Pen. The child's allergy was posted in the kitchen. No Anaphylaxis care plan was in place. The Licensee had developed a limited care plan for another child. No medical diagnosis is in place. Observations by medical professionals are scheduled for February and March. A discussion was held to expand the care pan before the end of February with the parent to include all the support strategies staff are putting in place as well as recommendations from professionals. It is recommended to have BC Centre of Ability involved.

Prior to employing staff the manager has met with each person and has obtained the appropriate documentation. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)]

Observation. One staff had a recent criminal record check from another centre. The manager was aware and is applying for a criminal record check in the name of St. James. Please be advised that Licensing can’t authorize a person without a criminal record check to be ordinarily present.