Children at risk: New Brunswick inspectors shut down daycare facility – New Brunswick | 24CA News

Government inspectors in New Brunswick have shut down a child-care facility in Saint John, saying they discovered proof that the 40 youngsters being cared for have been dealing with dangers to their well being and security.

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development confirmed Friday it had revoked the licence for the Rhymes & Chymes Daycare.

An inspection report dated Feb. 28 discovered quite a few deficiencies, together with proof of insufficient coaching and the truth that two educators didn’t have legitimate first support certificates.

Inspectors additionally discovered that components of the ability have been soiled and in poor restore, and there was no documentation of studying for sure youngsters.

The report additionally made observe of rodent droppings within the partitions.

The division mentioned the business on Golden Grove Road didn’t adjust to a number of orders.

This report by The Canadian Press was first printed March 4, 2023.