Darlene Medrano

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Safety - Poisonous Plants Inaccessible to Children
  Inspector's note: There are two large oleander plants in the fenced in outdoor play area near a picnic table. These plants are accessible to children in care when outside. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-17.
• Critical Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - No Overlap
  Inspector's note: The use zone to the front/rear of the swing was overlapping the use zone of a slide nearby. There were also other items in the use zone such as a play house and playschool car. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-05.
• Non-critical Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - All Children Included
  Inspector's note: There were three children related to the primary caregiver that were not originally included in the ratio and they were not participating in group activities with the rest of the children. One was watching tv in a bedroom while the other two were asleep in bedrooms. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-04.
• Non-critical Notification of Change in Space
  Inspector's note: The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of the change in the outdoor space. The outdoor play space has been increased. This was corrected at inspection as Child Care Regulation is now aware of the change in space. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Safety Requirements for Wading Pools - Stored Out of Children's Reach
  Inspector's note: There was a wading pool stored in the fenced in outdoor play area. This was addressed and the wading pool will be removed from the outdoor play area and stored appropriately. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-04.
• Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Inspector's note: The operation does not have a diaper changing table or a smooth, non-absorbant surface to be used for diaper changing. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-08.
• Critical Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines
  Inspector's note: There is a large trampoline accessible to the children in care and it was being used for school-aged children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-08-04.
• Critical Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  Inspector's note: Seven children in care were observed participating in outdoor activity time in an unfenced area which includes a patio and a play structure. There is a fenced in play area however it was not in use by the children in care at the time of the inspection. This was addressed with the caregiver and the operation will no longer used the unfenced area, only the area that is already fenced in. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-04.
• Critical Safety Requirements for Wading Pools - Stored So Do Not Hold Water
  Inspector's note: The wading pool was not stored properly. It was upright with a tarp covering it, however, it could still hold and accumulate water. The wading pool will be removed from the outdoor play area. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-08-04.
• Critical Safety Requirements for Wading Pools - Drained Daily and Sanitized
  Inspector's note: A wading pool had not been drained or sanitized. There were two inches of water that was discolored and there were a couple of moths in it. The wading pool will be removed from the outdoor play area. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-08-04.
• Critical Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  Inspector's note: Two children were observed having their diapers changed and they did not wash hands afterwards. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and both children's hands were washed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
  Inspector's note: The primary caregiver was lacking 1 hour of annual training in the topics covering shaken baby syndrome, SIDS, and early childhood brain development. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-09.
• Non-critical Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Inspector's note: 1 out of 4 children's records reviewed had an out of date immunization record. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-20.
• Non-critical First Aid Kit Incomplete - Adhesive Tape
  Inspector's note: The first aid kit was lacking adhesive tape. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-09.

• Critical Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  Inspector's note: The annual service was not available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-30.
• Critical Safety Requirements for Wading Pools - Stored Out of Children's Reach
  Inspector's note: A wading pool was observed with one foot of rain water and assessable to children in the playground. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-24.
• Non-critical Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  Inspector's note: The primary caregiver did not have the affidavit available for review. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2023-09-06.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: One out of six children's records lacked a immunization record. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-08-30.