PHYSICAL FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS: 11020 - CCLR s.13(2) - A licensee must ensure that the community care facility and the furniture, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.
Observation: At the time of this inspection, Licensee advised that some repair to the electrical wiring is needed. Three of the five plug ins are not working and two light switches are not working. Concern is for potential for faulty wiring. Licensee is not using the plug ins or light switches at this time and in addition to ensuring plug in covers are in place, the licensee has taped over the plugins to prevent children from accessing. To further ensure safety, the light switches should also be secured to prevent turning on and off.This is a temporary fix and licensee will have the electrical wiring checked by someone qualified and have it repaired.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure areas to which children have access is made safe.
Date to be Corrected: Immediate.
PHYSICAL FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS: 11090 - CCLR s.15(1)(b) - A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are (b) located so as not to block or hamper an exit in the case of fire or other emergency.
Observation: At the time of this inspection, the area in front of the nap room had items placed which would interfere would a clear path to the exits should evacuation be needed.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure clear egress leading to fire exits is maintained at all times.
Date to be Corrected: Immediate
PHYSICAL FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS: 11200 - CCLR s.17 - A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child.
Observation: At the time of this inspection, some gardening tools were accessible to children in care located in the outdoor play area.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure all items not intended for children's use is made inaccessible.
Date to be Corrected: Immediate
CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION: 14060 - CCLR s.39(1) - A licensee must ensure that children are supervised at all times by a person who is an educator, an assistant or a responsible adult.
Observation: At the time of this inspection, upon arrival, 5 children and the Licensee were outside in the outdoor play area. One child was inside napping. A baby monitor or similar device was not available. Licensee stated that she would be able to hear the child from the outdoor play area. Refer to the comment section of this report regarding supervision practices.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure supervision at all times children are in care.
Date to be Corrected: Immediate.
RECORDS AND REPORTING: 19130 - CCLR s.57(2)(g) - A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (g) any notification of a parent, emergency contact or medical health officer made under section 55 [notification of illness or injury].
Observation: A review of the minor incident log did not indicate how parents were notified. Licensee advised that parents are verbally notified, however, this information was not documented to provide a record of notification. It was also discussed that where first aid was applied that this information should also be included in the log. It is noted that this was previously discussed at the previous inspection.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure evidence of notification to parents of any injury to a child while under the Licensee's care and supervision is documented.
Date to be Corrected: Immediate
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