Burnside Child Care Centre

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a)name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number (MSP number does not apply to REC only) and immunization status.

  Observation. Licensing audited five children files, and all files did not contain the sex of the child.

  Corrective action. Ensure records of sex must be kept for each child's file.

  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
• A licensee must have in writing from a parent, and maintain at the community care facility, consent (b) to release a child to someone other than the parent.

  Observation. Licensing audited five children's files. One file was missing a consent to release a child to someone other than parent.

  Corrective action. Ensure children's files contain a consent to release a child to someone other than parent.

  3070 - CCLR 57(3)(b)
• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (c) daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure

  Observation. Licensing observed that attendance records for the Group Child Care (School Age) program did not document children being signed out at the time of transfer of care to the school in the morning session.

  Corrective action. Ensure attendance records show time of arrival and departure for all children in care.

  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(c)
• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility

  Observation. Licensing audited five children's files. One file missing the date of enrollment.

  Corrective action. Ensure s record is kept for each child containing the date of enrollment.

  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(b)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• A licensee must do all of the following:(b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote the health, safety and dignity of persons in care

  Observation. Regarding intake October 17, 2025. Through the investigation process, Licensing determined that the playground checklist was not recorded on multiple days in between May to October 2025.

  3070 - CCALA 7(1)(b)(i)

• A licensee must do all of the following:(b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote the health, safety and dignity of persons in care

  Observation. Regarding intake October 17, 2025. Through the investigation process, Licensing determined that the playground checklist was not recorded on multiple days in between May to October 2025.

  3070 - CCALA 7(1)(b)(i)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• A licensee must ensure that a child is not, while under the care or supervision of the licensee, subjected to any of the following types of abuse or neglect: physical abuse

  Observation. Regarding intake dated February 27, 2025. Through the investigation process, Licensing determined that a staff member had used physical force which was excessive for, or inappropriate to a situation involving a child when grabbing at children form their backpacks or shirt in a forceful manner.

  Corrective action. Ensure that a child is not subjected to physical abuse. Action/s Required by Licensee: Licensee to submit a corrective action plan to Licensing specific to the contravention. Action/s Required by Licensing: On May 30 and June 9, 2025 Licensee submitted a corrective action plan to Licensing. The corrective action plan included: the staff member no longer worked at the facility effective June 2025. New policies on guiding children's behaviours stated at no time would a child be restrained or suffer physical punishment and a new Prevention of Harm policy was developed that stated staff ensured the physical, emotional and psychological safety and well-being of children. The corrective action plan was reviewed and accepted by Licensing. On October 20, 2025 the Licensee Contact stated the new policies had not been reviewed with staff.

  3030 - CCLR 52(2)(d)
• A licensee must notify the medical health officer within 24 hours after (a) a child is involved in, or may have been involved in, a reportable incident described in Schedule H while under the care or supervision of the licensee,

  Observation. Regarding intake dated February 27, 2025. Through the investigation process Licensing determined that incidents related to negative interactions between a staff member and children in care had not been reported to Licensing as required in legislation.

  Corrective action. Ensure reportable incidents described in Schedule H are reported within 24 hours. Action/s Required by Licensee: Licensee to submit a corrective action plan to Licensing specific to the contravention. Action/s Required by Licensing: On May 30 and June 9, 2025 Licensee submitted a corrective action plan to Licensing. The corrective action plan indicated that all reportable incidents would be reported to Licensing within 24 hours. The corrective action plan was reviewed and accepted by Licensing.

  3070 - CCLR 55(2)(a)
• 3030 - CCLR 52(1)(c)

  Observation. Regarding intake dated February 27, 2025. Through the investigation process, Licensing determined that a staff members' interactions with children in care had a negative impact on the health, safety and dignity of children. The actions included yelling, grabbing at children, and making comments that were not conducive to an environment that contributed positively to children in a day care centre.

  Corrective action. Ensure that a child is not subjected to any harsh, belittling or degrading treatment. Action/s Required by Licensee: Licensee to submit a corrective action plan to Licensing specific to the contravention. Action/s Required by Licensing: On May 30 and June 9, 2025 Licensee submitted a corrective action plan to Licensing. The corrective action plan included: the staff member no longer worked at the facility effective June 2025. New policies on guiding children's behaviours stated at no time would a child be shamed or ridiculed for their actions, nor would they be restrained, suffer physical punishment or punitive retaliation. The Licensee would ensure all employees were explicitly vetted to determine their experience and abilities and to verify their suitability to perform any position. The corrective action plan was reviewed and accepted by Licensing. On October 20, 2025 the Licensee Contact stated the new policies had not been reviewed with staff.

  3030 - CCLR 52(1)(c)

• A licensee must ensure that a child is not, while under the care or supervision of the licensee, subjected to any of the following types of abuse or neglect: physical abuse

  Observation. Regarding intake dated February 27, 2025. Through the investigation process, Licensing determined that a staff member had used physical force which was excessive for, or inappropriate to a situation involving a child when grabbing at children form their backpacks or shirt in a forceful manner.

  Corrective action. Ensure that a child is not subjected to physical abuse. Action/s Required by Licensee: Licensee to submit a corrective action plan to Licensing specific to the contravention. Action/s Required by Licensing: On May 30 and June 9, 2025 Licensee submitted a corrective action plan to Licensing. The corrective action plan included: the staff member no longer worked at the facility effective June 2025. New policies on guiding children's behaviours stated at no time would a child be restrained or suffer physical punishment and a new Prevention of Harm policy was developed that stated staff ensured the physical, emotional and psychological safety and well-being of children. The corrective action plan was reviewed and accepted by Licensing.

  3030 - CCLR 52(2)(d)
• A licensee must notify the medical health officer within 24 hours after (a) a child is involved in, or may have been involved in, a reportable incident described in Schedule H while under the care or supervision of the licensee,

  Observation. Regarding intake dated February 27, 2025. Through the investigation process Licensing determined that incidents related to negative interactions between a staff member and children in care had not been reported to Licensing as required in legislation.

  Corrective action. Ensure reportable incidents described in Schedule H are reported within 24 hours. Action/s Required by Licensee: Licensee to submit a corrective action plan to Licensing specific to the contravention. Action/s Required by Licensing: On May 30 and June 9, 2025 Licensee submitted a corrective action plan to Licensing. The corrective action plan indicated that all reportable incidents would be reported to Licensing within 24 hours. The corrective action plan was reviewed and accepted by Licensing.

  3070 - CCLR 55(2)(a)
• 3030 - CCLR 52(1)(c)

  Observation. Regarding intake dated February 27, 2025. Through the investigation process, Licensing determined that a staff members' interactions with children in care had a negative impact on the health, safety and dignity of children. The actions included yelling, grabbing at children, and making comments that were not conducive to an environment that contributed positively to children in a day care centre.

  Corrective action. Ensure that a child is not subjected to any harsh, belittling or degrading treatment. Action/s Required by Licensee: Licensee to submit a corrective action plan to Licensing specific to the contravention. Action/s Required by Licensing: On May 30 and June 9, 2025 Licensee submitted a corrective action plan to Licensing. The corrective action plan included: the staff member no longer worked at the facility effective June 2025. New policies on guiding children's behaviours stated at no time would a child be shamed or ridiculed for their actions, nor would they be restrained, suffer physical punishment or punitive retaliation. The Licensee would ensure all employees were explicitly vetted to determine their experience and abilities and to verify their suitability to perform any position. The corrective action plan was reviewed and accepted by Licensing.

  3030 - CCLR 52(1)(c)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• In respect of a record referred to in this Division, a licensee must (a) keep in a single place at the community care facility the records referred to in sections 56 to 58,

  Observation. Licensing observed that of the six staff working this date, one staff did not have a file on site.

  Corrective action. Ensure records referred to in Sections 56-58 are kept in a single place at the facility.

  3070 - CCLR 59(a)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• A licensee must ensure that each employee practices implementing the emergency plan at least once each year.
  3010 - CCLR 22(2)(c)
• A licensee must ensure that children have at all times immediate access to an employee who holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate, provided on completion of a course that meets the requirements of Schedule C,

  Observation. Licensing audited four staff files. One staff file did not have a valid first aid certificate.

  Corrective action. Ensure children have access at all times, immediate access to an employee who holds a valid first aid certificate.

  3010 - CCLR 23(1)(a)
• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a)name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number (MSP number does not apply to REC only) and immunization status.

  Observation. Licensing audited eight children's files in the Group Child Care (School Age) program. One child's file was missing a medical insurance cumber and two children's files were missing immunization status.

  Corrective action. Ensure the record of the medical health number and immunization status for each child is kept on file.

  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility

  Observation. Licensing audited eight children's files in the Group Child Care (School Age) program. Two files were missing the date date of enrollment.

  Corrective action. Ensure the date of enrollment in the community care facility is kept to date.

  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(b)
• Log kept of all inspections, maintenance & repairs

  Observation. Licensing observed the playspace daily and monthly checklist had not been completed since April 5, 2021.

  Corrective action. Ensure the playspace daily and monthly log is completed.

  3070 - SPS DOLSOP (Log Kept)
• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information:(i) a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency

  Observation. Licensing audited eight children's files. Three children's files were missing a digital image on file.

  Corrective action. Ensure a digital image is kept on file to be used to readily identify the child in an emergency.

  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(i)
• A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (b) character references in respect of the person

  Observation. Licensing audited four staff files. One staff file did not have character reference checks on file.

  Corrective action. Ensure character reference checks are obtained for persons employed in a community care facility.

  3010 - CCLR 19(1)(b)
• A licensee must ensure that each employee practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month,

  Observation. Licensing observed the fire drill was not practiced at least once each month. The last fire drill was in March 2021.

  Corrective action. Ensure the staff practice implementing the fire drill at least once each month.

  3010 - CCLR 22(2)(b)