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Island Métis Child Care Centre

Facility Type: Child Care - 300

Complaint

September 24, 2026
Score & Grade: 0 Grade:
Contraventions:
A summary of the new or corrected contraventions found during the inspections are listed below.
Code
Category/Description
3040 - CCLR 53(1)(a)
Description: If a licensee has agreed with a parent to give a child any medication prescribed by a medical practitioner or provided by the parent, the licensee and his or her employees must ensure that the medication is (a) administered to the child in the amount and at the times specified by the child’s parent or in the child’s record or care plan
Corrective Actions Required: Ensure medication is administered in amount and at times specified by parent/in child's record/care plan. Action/s Required by Licensee: Licensee to submit a corrective action plan to Licensing specific to the contravention. Action/s Required by Licensing: On September 23 and 24, 2026 staff submitted a corrective action plan to Licensing. The corrective action plan included: An updated medication policy to require staff to follow medication directions outlined in each child's care plan, including confirming the medication start date. Staff must verify the child's attendance before administering medication, document any absences, record the correct date and time of administration, and monitor medication supplies while documenting communication with parents regarding replenishment of medications. Furthermore, staff were to review the Child Care Licensing Regulation requirements relating to medication by September 25, 2026. The corrective action plan was reviewed and accepted by Licensing.
Corrective Actions Taken By Licensee:
Actions Required By Licensing: Follow Up Inspection to be conducted.
To Be Corrected By: October 1, 2026
Observations: Regarding Intake August 31, 2026. Through the investigation process, Licensing determined that the medication was not administered in the amount and times specified by the parents in the child's care plan.