T.O.O.S.C.S. Preschool

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 that the vinyl baseboard has come away from the wall in the activity area. It appears that the baseboard is no longer sticking to the adhesive.

• 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 that the food supplies are stored in a locked storage room. However, the room contains oversized furniture that is blocking and piled above the evacuation supplies. This arrangement hinders the ease of transporting these supplies during evacuation procedures.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  Care plans are not reviewed at least once a year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent. [CCLR Sec. 58(2)(b)]

  Observation. Care plan was not been renewed at least once per year.

• 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. It was observed the emergency contact release the child to someone other than the parent was not on file.

• 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 expired food and water emergency supplies.

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. Licencing observed that the wood steps leading to the portable have started to rot and deteriorate. The manager was aware and stated they will be replaced in November. A quote for the replacement has already been obtained. For now, children are using the ramp instead.

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

  Ground Surfacing: The depth of loose fill material (protective surfacing) meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of the Standard of Practice. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. Loose fill material depth measured 5" under the 6 feet high fire pole platform on the red playground, which is insufficient for the fall height. The manager stated she was aware the Fibar depth was insufficient and reached out to the principal in September to request a top off.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Notification of illness or injuryNon-critical

  Licensing is notified within 24 hours after a child is involved in, or may have been involved in, a reportable incident described in Schedule H or has a reportable communicable disease. [CCLR Sec.55(2)(a)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing reviewed the minor incident log book and noted two separate incidents of missing wandering children, one in December 2021 and one in April 2022. Neither incident was reported to licencing. A discussion was held with the new manager to educate the staff team regarding incident reporting to ensure incidents are submitted to licensing within 24 hours moving forward.

• 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. One child in care was missing a care card number.

• 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 parental consent to release the child to someone other than the parent.

• 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 criminal record clearance letter on file from the criminal record review board. The new manager stated they were in the process of obtaining these. The new manager has applied to be an authorized person with the criminal record review board and once approved by the board can apply for the criminal records. This staff was also 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. One ECE did not have verification of their certificate with the ECE Registry.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

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

  Observation. One staff's criminal record check was applied for on September 25, 2021 and is still being processed. The manager received communications from the criminal record review program on November 10 that they are onboarding a lot of organizations which is slowing down their process.