The Montessori Children's Community

• 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 identical white washcloths hung on hooks with children's names. The cloths were hung closely together touching each other, creating a risk of cross contamination. Licensing observed one child drying their hands using multiple different washcloths. The observations were shared with the manager. It was discussed to change to either one time use paper towels or one time use washcloths.

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

  Ground Surfacing: Protective surfacing is provided to reduce the risk of injury from falls. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. Licensing observed a climbing dome measuring just under 5 feet high. The middle of the dome did not have protective surfacing underneath showing the bare earth.

• 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. A child dislocated their arm and received medical care. Licensing was not notified. The child is prone to dislocation which has been identified in their care plan.

• 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 had a criminal record check that expired October 13, 2025 and one staff had a criminal record clearance letter in the name of a different facility. A discussion was held with the manager that valid criminal record clearance letters must be obtained with the correct name of the Licensee. Some staff did not have documentation of immunization status on file. A form is attached to this inspection report that can be used as staff documentation of immunization status.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICES / NutritionNon-critical

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

  Observation. The program provides snack, however the daily snack information is not provided to the parents.

• 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 emergency supplies were not adequate. It is recommended that there are enough emergency supplies on site for all staff and children for up to 72 hours.

• 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. Licensing observed that all children were required to sit at the table and participate in a craft activity. At each table there were 9 children, but only 3 glue sticks. If children are all going to be at a table together participating in an activity then there should be enough supplies for all children. Licensing observed that outside there was no equipment, or toys available for the children to play with.

• 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. Licensing observed there was no care plan for the child that had an allergy to papaya and white fish.

• 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. Licensing observed that the Educators ECE and ECEA Certificates to practice had not been verified.

• STAFFING / First AidNon-critical

  At all times children have immediate access to an employee who holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate, is knowledgeable respecting each child's medical condition, if any, and is capable of communicating with emergency personnel. [CCLR Sec. 23(1)]

  Observation. Licensing observed in one child's file that they had an allergy to papaya and white fish. The Manager was unaware that this child had these allergies.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. One of the Assistants certificate to practice expired in December 2021. If more then 20 children are present with only one ECE and one ECEA then the program will not be meeting Schedule E. You are required to ensure that you are in ratio at all times.

• 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. Licensing observed that a child's care plan was not up to date.

• STAFFING / Additional criminal record checksNon-critical

  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. Licensing observed that one Educators did not have a current criminal record check on site.