Cadence Academy Preschool

One classroom stated that they had 13 children but only had 12 children in care.

A caregiver disciplined their own child by hitting the child on their hand. The caregiver no longer works at the operation.

During an investigation it was found that a caregiver cursed in front of children at the operation.

During an investigation it was found that two allegations of prohibited punshiments were reported to the operation but was not reported to Child Care Regulation.

Observed the operation using a rental vehicle to transport children that does not have a child safety alarm. I spoke to the operation about putting in a variance until they are able to have their own vehicle out of the shop.

On one playground there were 2 sprinkler systems sticking out of the playground that can be a tripping hazard.

Observed 3 vehicles used for transportation. One vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher at all and the other two had expired fire extinguishers. One expired in June 2023 and the other expired in May 2023.

During a walk through of the operation, there were cleaning supplies, Odo Ban and shaving cream in a cabinet that was unlocked and in the reach of the children in care. This was corrected when the items were moved to a locked closet.

Observed 3 transportation vehicles, two vehicles had first aid kits that were not complete(missing thermometor, scissors and tweezers) and the third did not have a first aid kit at all.

Fire extinguishers had not been serviced since February 2023 and should be serviced annually.

The operation's handbook was missing policies including infant safe sleep, hearing and vision screenings, information about contacting Child Care Regulation and reviewing minimum standards and inspection forms, and breastfeeding.

Observed cleaning supplies such as lysol, clorox wipes, and frebreeze in unlocked cabinets within reach of children in two toddler rooms and school age room. This was corrected at the inspection when the cleaning supplies wre moved out of the reach of children.

Observed that the playground area for the toddlers was not being maintained. Observed trash and a diaper on the ground and dirty play equipment. This was corrected at inspection when the playground area was cleaned up. Observed a light switch without an outlet cover in the school age room. The was corrected at inspection when a cover was placed over the light switch.

Observed an infant changing mat to have a small tear. A piece of tape was used until the opration can buy a new mat.

Observed infant reading instructions not being updated monthly for all infants not on table food. There was one form for August and 2 forms for July and the room has 10 infant enrolled.

Observed multiple classrooms that could not provide licesning with a current activity plan. The plan was also not posted outside the room where the operation usually keeps their lesson plans. This was corrected when lesson plans were added to each classroom.

Based on evidence obtained during an investigation, it was found that a form of prohibited punishment was used when a caregiver pinched a child in care resulting in a bruise.

Based on evidence obtained during an investigation, it was found that a child was abused while in care.

During a walk-through of the facility, hazards were observed that included an untreated wasp nest near the playground area, ant poison near a walkway used by children during transitioning, and a loose plank near the bottom of the building that led to an area underneath the building. All of these areas were immediately corrected when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.

There was an electrical outlet exposed in two classrooms. Safety covers were immediately placed over the electrical outlets when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.

After a review of children's files, a child enrolled in care did not have a food allergy emergency plan signed by a physician on file for review.