The Montessori Daycare Society

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: 1) A wood towel cupboard that was not secured to the wall and posed risk of falling during an earthquake. 2) Multiple chipped drywall areas on the pillar in the activity space.

• 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 one child in care with an Epi Pen and one child in care with an inhaler. Administration of medication forms were kept, but no Anaphylaxis care plan or Asthma care plan was in place. There was an emergency binder on site with two Anaphylaxis care plans of children that no longer attend the facility.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. The fire extinguishers have not been inspected and tested annually by an authorized fire protection professional as required by BC fire Code Section 6.2.

• 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 substitute staff did not have a valid criminal record check in the name of Montessori Daycare Society. The manager applied immediately at the time of inspection

• 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 minimum food and water supplies for the capacity of 37 children. Staff reported that the manager is in the process of replacing expired supplies.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. The fire extinguishers have not been inspected and tested annually by an authorized fire protection professional as required by BC fire Code Section 6.2.

• 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. Two anaphylaxis care plans and one Asthma care plan had not been updated for over a year.