Stepping Stone Preschool

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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 the following on the outdoor play space: 1) Mushrooms at the bottom of the stairs by the slide. 2) A wood picnic table close to the fence that could pose a foothold for a child to climb over the fence. 3) Low sand levels in the sand box. Some of the climber wood logs are aging and showing signs of rot. It is recommended to monitor for further wear and tear and target for future replacement. The Manager has flagged this on the monthly playground inspection checklists.

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. Licensing observed the following: - Area rugs with curled up corners that posed a tripping hazard. - Two wide open doors leading to other rooms and areas in the church basement. These areas are not part of the licensed space. A discussion was held with the Manager to keep these doors closed or provide gates.

• 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. Some children were missing 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. Some children were missing an immunization record.

• 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. Several staff did not have documentation of ECE verification on file.

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

  Observation. Criminal record checks were either not on file or not in the name of Stepping Stone Preschool.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  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 in the name of Stepping Stone Preschool. They had a criminal record clearance letter obtained by another party. It is the responsibility of the Licensee, in this case Stepping Stone Preschool to obtain a criminal record clearance letter for their staff.

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

  Medications are not accessible to children. [CCLR Sec. 53(2)]

  Observation. Licensing observed an Epi Pen in a ziplock bag hung on the bulletin board above the toy cabinet. The Epi Pen could be reached by children.