Red Balloon Daycare #1

• C7.1 - Is the facility safe, sanitary, free from hazards, in good repair, and appropriate for the age and development of children?Non-critical

  Observation. The dishes being handwashed by the facility are not being sanitized Proper sanitization of the dishes may help prevent the spread of illnesses in the facility. Submit to licensing by October 17, 2025, a plan that includes how staff will be trained in the proper dishwashing method. The walls and the doors of the Group Child Care (School Age) program's bathrooms are unclean. Regular cleaning and sanitization of surfaces help prevent the spread of illnesses in child care facilities. Submit to licensing by October 17, 2025, a plan that outlines how you will ensure staff are regularly cleaning and sanitizing the classroom.

• C3.1 - Does the facility have sufficient employees who possess adequate training and experience to meet the care, supervision, and needs of the children?Non-critical

  Observation. There was no evidence of a fire drill practice in June and September 2025. It is a requirement that monthly fire drills are conducted to ensure staff and children are prepared for emergency's. Submit to licensing by October 17, 2025, a plan of how you will ensure that fire drills are practiced and recorded every month. One staff ECEA certificate was not verified by the licensee using the system established and maintained by the early childhood educator registry. Incomplete staff files increase risk to children. Submit to licensing by October 17, 2025, evidence that the ECEA certificate has been validated.

• C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical

  Observation. Evidence of informing parents of illness or injury was not available in the facilities minor incident book. Parents must be notified of all illness or injuries that occur at the facility. Submit to licensing by October 17, 2025, a plan of how you will ensure parents are notified of illness and injury and how this information will be documented. Several child files are missing immunization status, one child file is missing medical insurance number and start date. Incomplete child files increase risk to children in the event of a disease outbreak or in an emergency. Submit to licensing by October 17, 2025, evidence of having collected the missing information.

• C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical

  Observation. One child file is incomplete.

• C1.1 - Does the licensee continually inform licensing of any significant changes to the structure or operation of the facility?Critical

  Observation. Licensing was not notified of a change of manager.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• C1.1 - Does the licensee continually inform licensing of any significant changes to the structure or operation of the facility?Critical

  Observation. As a result of a complaint received to licensing on July 26, 2021 it was discovered the licensee did not submit plans or receive written approval for the addition of a wooden sun shade structure located in the outdoor play space. As a result of the investigation the structure has been removed from the outdoor play space.

• C7.1 - Is the facility safe, sanitary, free from hazards, in good repair, and appropriate for the age and development of children?Non-critical

  Observation. The addition of a wooden sun shade structure was installed without submitting plans or approval from the medical health officer. The photographs submitted upon request raised concerns regarding the structures integrity. A written statement from a qualified building professional confirming the structural integrity was requested from the licensee. On August 6, 2021 licensing received photographic evidence that the structure has been dismantled and removed from the outdoor play space.

• C6.1 - Are acceptable hygiene practices maintained?Non-critical

  Observation. The paper towel dispensers in both bathrooms located in the out of school care program were empty. There was a small basket with folded hand towels located outside the bathrooms on a high shelf however this may not be easily accessible for all children.

• C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical

  Observation. - The facility has recently starting keeping the log of minor incidents on a computer program, however the reports were not able to be accessed today due to a computer error. - Two child files are missing medical service plan numbers - Some children were not signed out of the out of school care program today. - A care plan for a child has not been reviewed since January 30, 2019.

• C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical

  Observation. Some daily outside play inspections were not recorded. Please ensure all daily play inspections are recorded. One child's record was missing their health care number. Please ensure all children's files have the required information in them.