Lil' Blue Heartwood Preschool · Preschool, Ontario

During a tour of the center, LPA noted the following items in an unlocked cabinet, accessible on the most bottom shelf: 1 bag of "Pure Epsom Salt", 1 bag of "Epsom Salt", 8fl Oz bottle of Tide detergent, 2 cans of shaving cream, and 1 64 fl Oz bottle of "Sta-Flo, concentrated liquid starch". This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

During the tour, LPA observed the trash can without a lid having food waste in it. A child was observed with their hand in the trash can. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

During a tour of the outdoor area, LPA observed a large hole in the ground where a tree used to be. This hole is approximately 3'8" in width in size, and approximately 1 foot deep, if not a little more. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Several(5-10) children in the "cheerioes" classroom were observed running into the restroom by themselves, throughout the day. Staff were indicating to the children to let them know when they're done. Furthermore, during transition from the outdoor area to indoor area, there were approximately 3-7 children indoors, and staff had their back to them until one of the children started to cry. This poses an immediate health, safety/personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on directors own admission, the facility did not have any documentation of disaster drills available for review. Director also stated that she recalls the disaster drills being done sometime in January, but have not done any since then. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

During the facility tour, LPA observed 3 containers of disinfecting wipes, and an unlabeled cleaning spray. These were stored in a cabinet with the door closed, but not locked. The shelf they were on was low enough for daycare children to access. Director understands the difference between having 1 item in an inaccessible area for use, vs 'storing' multiple containers, not behind a key lock. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on observation during the tour, LPA noted that none of the plastic play structures outdoors were bolted or weighed down. LPA was able to move them by pushing them with not much force. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 1 out of 4 staff (S1) files did not have their Mandated Reporter Training (MRT) for "Child Care Providers" certificate updated. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on record review, 2 out of 4 staff (S1 and S4) did not have a health-screening report (OR LIC503) on file for review during this inspection. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on record reveiw,1 out of 4 staff were not on the facility roster. However, their fingerprints have been cleared, they were just never transferred and associated to this facility. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on record review, 1 out of 6 children (C5) did not have a written medical assessment of the child on file. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

During a previous visit, LPA discovered there was a change in director for the center. This change had taken place well over the 10 days allotted, and was never communicated to LPA. LPA had requested the new appointed director submit a directors packet, which has still not been received. LPA reviewed what was available, and left the center with a list of missing items. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

staff present did not show up on the facility roster. S1 and S2.

Facility representative agrees to submit a fully completed directors packet to the department, no later than the

Facility representatives agrees to submit proof of records or a list of records for S3 and S4, no later than

Based on [(observation) and (interview), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA observed no operable carbon monoxide detector for preschool program which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on [(observation) the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA observed dirt and debris on toilets, sinks, tables, trash cans, door/walls; detached wall siding with peeling paint, dirty carts holding water bottles, air filters with layered dirt/debris, exposed ceiling tile, in operable sinks/ one toilet and ceiling water stains which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that there was no LIC503 for S4 on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature including but not limited to: interference with functions of daily living including eating, sleeping or toileting; or withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning. Director agrees to speak with Child N.1's parents/legal guardian to assess situation and make a decision by 05/18/23. Director will provided plan of correction in writing by deadline to CCL. Technical Support Program/CCL (TSP) has been reached and Director will follow up with TSP/ LPA to receive Training on Personal Rights and Children with Challenging Behavior. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Per interviews conducted at the facility with staff and children in care, LPA was able to confirm that Child N.1 was spitting (saliva and phlegm) to children and staff in their faces, neck and arms due to health concerns, It was decided by staff to cover child's mouth with a mask to prevent child from spreading germs.…