Thunderbird Neighbourhood Centre Preschool

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

  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. A child's asthma medication has expired. Licensing was informed that a child's medication is brought each day they are attending the Preschool. The Manager informed that Educators check the child's bag upon arrival to confirm the medication is present.

• 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. Parents are not informed of the foods the Preschool provided to their children. The Manager informed that this information will be posted.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  The licensee records compliance with the care plan of a child requiring extra support for all applicable aspects of care. [CCLR Sec. 58(3)]

  Observation. When strategies or interventions are documented as part of a child's care plan, the outcomes of applying those strategies is to be recorded.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  There is current log of minor incidents, illnesses and unexpected events, that did not require medical attention and were not reportable incidents described in Schedule H. [CCLR Sec. 56 (1)(f)]

  Observation. The last entry into a logbook used to account for minor incidents, illnesses and unexpected events is dated in 2024. A discussion occurred with the Manager who informed that an accident report form is utilized for children's injuries, that once completed, the form is placed into a child's file. The Manager commented that a note could be made in the logbook referring to the accident and its form being located in a child's file. Licensing Officer commented on minor injuries that were responded to by the Educators - for example, where a band-aid was placed, an ice pack was used - any injury where first aid is provided and yet the child was not seen by a physician or nurse practitioner. The Manager committed to documenting these occurrences along with times when a child leaves the program early due to feeling unwell. This logbook can also be used to document challenging behaviours.

• 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. A sampling of children's registration records were inspected. Children's emergency medical consent cards were also reviewed. Although provided on the children's registration documents, it is recommended that personal health numbers are also provided on emergency medical consent cards. A child attends a specialized program yet it is not known why. The Manager committed to learning more about this. A child's record identifies that they have a peanut allergy - and that an inhaler is prescribed. It is important to learn if the child requires an epi-pen and why an inhaler is prescribed.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. Two children files are observed to be missing information including doctor information, and emergency contacts.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  Current policies and procedures are kept as required . [CCLR Sec.56 (1) and CCALA 19]

  Observation. Licensing and staff could not locate a Screen Time and Active Play policy.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  The licensee records compliance with the care plan of a child requiring extra support for all applicable aspects of care. [CCLR Sec. 58(3)]

  Observation. Licensing observed several children with behavioral care plans. Compliance with care plan has not been recorded.

• 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. Licensing observed several children to be missing medical insurance information, and emergency contacts.

• 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 two volunteers in the program. Staff and Licensing could not locate one criminal record check.

• STAFFING / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  The licensee keeps current records of each employee as required under Sec. 19(1). [CCLR Sec.56(b)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that one ECE has a certificate that expired on November 19, 2023. Educator was not present during the inspection, as they work the morning preschool program. Manager informed that Educator will not be working in ratio for the time being. Licensing observed one certificate verification missing, and one immunization status missing from staff files.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

  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. Today inspection revealed one child for whom the registration documentation indicated that they need emergency medication for a life threatening allergy, asthma, and other allergies. Licensing noted that the child's medication was expired from April 2021. LO requested licensee to obtain from parents un up to date medication and\or if child's doesn't require the medication, an up to date doctor note.

• 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. Licensee had not validated the staff certificate.