The Big Playhouse Ontario

Absent or ceased employees are replaced with appropriately qualified employees. [CCLR Sec. 37(1)-(3) and Sec. 38]

Observation. This issue of non-compliance remains outstanding.

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. Licensing Officer observed two medications for a child with a life threatening allergy did not have Request for Administration of Medication forms on file.

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. The facility has an emergency kit in place however the food and water rations appear to be inadequate to meet the needs of the children and staff in the event of an emergency

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 Officer observed a medical insurance plan number is not kept for 2 children

Absent or ceased employees are replaced with appropriately qualified employees. [CCLR Sec. 37(1)-(3) and Sec. 38]

Observation. Licensing Officer observed the manager was absent from the facility. Staff stated the manager is not due to return to the facility till early next year. Licensing was not notified of the absence and provided with the replacement employee.

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. Licensing Officer observed two ECE certificates have not been verified by the licensee

There is evidence of employees' continued compliance with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs. [CCLR Sec 21(1)]

Observation. Licensing Officer observed an immunization status is not kept for 2 staff

Behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of each child. [CCLR Sec.51(1)(a)]

Observation. Licensing observed the following: - when transitioning to outdoor play time, 2 children were crying during the entire duration of transition. 1 staff was taking children downstairs while the other staff was getting the other children ready to go downstairs. One of the children that was crying was taken downstairs where he stopped crying however the other child continued to cry. This child continued to cry until he was taken downstairs at which time he stopped crying. - during outdoor time, 1 child was continuously crying for more than 5 minutes. Licensing observed 1 staff was holding the child's hand who is still crying and looking at other children. The staff and child stood around the playground until the child stopped crying on his own. It did not appear the children crying received guidance and support appropriate to the age and development of children.

Children are supervised at all times by a person who is an educator, an assistant or a responsible adult. [CCLR Sec. 39(1)]

Observation. Licensing observed the following during outdoor transition time: - staff A took 1 child downstairs while staff B was upstairs with 7 children. Staff A would leave the child downstairs alone at the bottom of the stairs and come upstairs to grab another child. This continued until staff A had 4 children downstairs. Staff B then took 1 child downstairs leaving the remaining 3 children upstairs alone. Staff B continued this until all children were downstairs.

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

Observation. Discussion took place regarding staff schedule. Staff stated there is 1 ECE and 1 IT working in the program. Schedules rotate monthly where 1 staff starts at 8am and one staff starts at 8:30am. Every other month, during the first half hour of opening, a certified Infant/Toddler Educator is not present.

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. Licensing observed there was no Administration of Medication form for 1 child with an asthma inhaler.

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

Observation. Licensing observed an electrical cord in the nap room accessible to children.

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 in the outdoor play area: - an adult bike leaning on the front of the house. Staff stated they do not know who the bike belongs to. - a garden hose laying on the ground while the children are playing posing a tripping risk

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. Staff stated they are not aware if there is an emergency plan for the facility.

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

Observation. Licensing observed the fire extinguisher expired on March 14, 2025.

Maintenance of Equipment: A log is kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

Observation. Licensing observed an adult glove and several bibs on the ground which appeared to be soiled. Staff stated they do not know where these items came from and why they were in the playground. There was no log kept of inspections, maintenance and repairs.

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

Observation. Licensing reviewed the staff files: - 2 staff did not have documentation to support their certificate was verified using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry. - 2 staff did not have evidence that they complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs. - 1 staff did not have a criminal record check

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

Observation. This issue remains in non-compliance.

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

Observation. LO observed that the electrical outlet has been covered with some type of tape. This outlet remains accessible to the children and the tape can easily be removed. There is also a second outlet in this location that remains a hazard to the children in care.

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

Observation. Discussion took place regarding qualified staff. Staff stated that during the first half hour of opening, a certified Infant/Toddler Educator is not present.

There is a diaper changing area that is adjacent to a wash basin, that is located away from the food preparation area, and that has a covered container for soiled clothing. [CCLR Sec. 14(4)]

Observation. LO observed that the changing mat is dirty and is showing signs of wear and tear.

The certificates, or copies of certificates, of early childhood educators and assistants are prominently displayed in the facility. [CCLR 11(4)]

Observation. LO observed that employee certificates are not displayed in the facility.

Information on the food and drink given to children is made available to parents. [CCLR Sec. 48(6)]

Observation. LO observed that the program does not have a plan for notifying parents of what snacks will be provided on a daily or weekly basis.

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

Observation. LO observed that the refrigerator temperature reads 7 Celsius . It should read no higher than 4 Celsius.

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

Observation. LO observed electrical cords in the main activity area accessible to the children in care.

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. LO observed a rolled up rug and what appeared to be a deflated plastic wading pool being stored in the outdoor play space.

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. LO observed that the outdoor play equipment is in need of cleaning. LO observed that the sandbox did not have a cover. A cover is required to prevent animals, rodents etc. from having access to the sand and protecting children from harm due to contamination.

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

Observation. LO observed that the children's files are incomplete. Missing information includes; immunization status, allergy information and two of the children do not have a completed registration form.

All persons over the age of 12 that are ordinarily present on the premises while children are present are of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for each person. [CCLR Sec 20]

Observation. LO observed that a volunteer present at the time of this inspection did not have a Criminal Record Check on file.

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

Observation. LO observed that one staff member has an expired Criminal Record Check.

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. LO observed that a staff member does not have their Licence to practice verified by the registry.

The manager does not manage more than one facility at a time. [CCLR Sec. 18]

Observation. LO observed that the Manager's name is on more than one facility Licence. Manager stated that a new manager has been appointed however, the required documents have not been submitted to Licensing.