Little Mukluks Childcare Centre

• 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. Drywall is in need of repair in one of the washrooms in the Group 30 Months - School Age program and also on walls in the Group Under 36 Months program. The Child Care Licensing Regulation Section 13 requires that the facility be in good repair in order to prevent the spread of infectious disease by allowing for proper sanitization. One change pad located in Group 30 Months - School Age washroom has a tear in the surface and one child-size armchair located in Group Under 36 Months program has pieces of vinyl torn off. The Child Care Regulation Section 15 requires that equipment and furniture be easy to clean and free from hazards in order to prevent the spread of infectious disease. Licensing must receive written confirmation that these repairs or replacements have been made and/or there is a plan in place to address these issues no later than June 2, 2026.

• 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. Staff records are incomplete. Three records do not currently include immunization status. This is required by the Child Care Licensing Regulation Section 19 in order to ensure this information is readily available in the event of a communicable disease outbreak. Licensing must receive written confirmation that all staff records contain immunization status information no later than June 2, 2026.

• 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. Staff records were reviewed during inspection. One staff record did not include a statement of immunization status. This file also requires a criminal record clearance letter for the current organization for which they are employed. A valid criminal record clearance letter is on file but for a previous organization of employment. The Child Care Licensing Regulation requires that all staff declare their immunization status to ensure their health and safety in the event of an outbreak. The Criminal Records Review Act requires that all criminal record clearance letters reflect a person's current place of employment and cannot be transferred. Written confirmation of corrections made are to be submitted to Licensing no later than May 14, 2025.

• C2.1 - Are written policies and procedures in place to guide employees in all matters regarding the care and supervision of children?Non-critical

  Observation. The facility fire drill records were reviewed. It appears that a drill was not conducted for October and November 2024. The Child Care Licensing Regulation requires that a minimum of one fire drill be conducted each month by every employee. This is to ensure preparedness in the event of a fire. Written confirmation of correction is to be submitted to Licensing no later than May 14, 2025. A record indicating that each employee practices/reviews the facility emergency plan at least once each year could not be located during inspection. The Child Care Licensing Regulation requires this to be done in order to ensure preparedness of all staff in the event of an emergency. Written confirmation of correction is to be submitted to Licensing no later than May 14, 2025.

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

  Observation. One educator certificate requires posting at time of inspection, as required by Section 11(4) of the Child Care Licensing Regulation.

• 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. Staff files were reviewed. Two files still require immunization status documentation. All required staffing records must be collected by the licensee and on site prior to the beginning of employment.

• 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 diaper change mat located in the Group Child Care (Under 36 Months) program was observed to have small tears at time of inspection. This may prevent proper sanitization between uses.

• 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. Employee records were reviewed with facility manager. Various required documents could not be located at time of inspection. All required documentation must be obtained prior to the start of employment.

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

  Observation. Daily attendance records were reviewed. Group 30 Months - School Age attendance did not consistently have departure times recorded for all children in care. Attendance records must be up to date at all times in order to be prepared in the event of an emergency. LO reviewed a minor incident report that meets the definition of a reportable incident to Licensing. Please submit incident report and ensure all staff are familiar with incident reporting procedures.

• 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. A bottle of sanitizer (without a label) was found to be located within reach of children in care at time of inspection. Please ensure safe storage of all hazardous products and labelling of bottles containing cleaners if not already labelled.

No violations recorded at this inspection.