Little Chiefs Day Care

Observation. The hot water in the new addition is 62 degrees Celsius and therefore poses a risk of scalding. The Child Care Licensing Regulation states that any heated water accessible to children must not be more than 49 degrees Celsius. Licensing must receive written confirmation that water accessible to children does not exceed 49 degrees Celsius prior to the issuance of an amended licence.

Observation. Attendance records were reviewed at random. Time of departure was not consistently recorded for all children in care. The Child Care Licensing Regulation requires that both arrival and departure times be recorded daily for all children in care. The purpose is to ensure accurate record keeping and to be prepared in the event of an emergency. Licensing must receive written confirmation that daily arrival and departure times for all children are being recorded daily no later than December 10, 2025.

Observation. Cleaning products under kitchen sink were accessible at time of inspection.

Observation. Child registration records were reviewed. One record did not include the facility registration form.

Observation. Employee records were reviewed. Two records were found to be incomplete. Evidence of references and immunization status could not be located. Three employee records were not located on site for review.

Observation. Registration records were reviewed for all children in attendance during inspection. One immunization status and two physician names/phone numbers were found to be missing. All required information must be on site once a child starts attending facility.

Observation. Records for all children in care at time of inspection were reviewed. A signed emergency consent was missing from one record. Please ensure all records are complete prior to a child attending facility.

Observation. Plastic bags were accessible in one washroom at time of inspection. Must be made inaccessible to children in order to prevent risk of injury. Cleaners accessible under kitchen sink at time of inspection. Made inaccessible during inspection with child safety latch. Please find alternate method of storing cleaning products if latch cannot be kept locked consistently when products are not being used.

Observation. No record of annual emergency plan review in place. Please keep a record indicating that all employees have reviewed this plan at least once each year to ensure preparedness in the event of an emergency. THIS CONTRAVENTION WAS NOTED ON PREVIOUS INSPECTION.

Observation. No record of annual emergency plan review in place. Please keep a record indicating that all employees have reviewed this plan at least once each year to ensure preparedness in the event of an emergency.

Observation. Hot water exceeded 49 degrees Celsius at time of inspection. Please ensure children do not have access to any water that may pose a risk of scalding.

Observation. LO Vermeulen reviewed child registration records at random. Some records are incomplete and require information such as immunization status, care card number and enrolment date. Please ensure all records are complete prior to providing care.