PHYSICAL FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS: 11010 - CCLR s.13(1) - A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing observed the following:
- Tables were not washed prior to sanitizing in both programs. Licensing discussed with staff some best practice methods that can be used
- Children's food was not stored in the fridge (lunch kits without ice packs contained dairy products that require refridgeration). Staff corrected this at inspection by taking out all foods requiring refridgeration and storing in the fridge.
Corrective Action(s): Licensee and staff will develop a system of checking lunch kits at the time of children's arrival and placing necessary products in the fridge. Please ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided for children at all times.
Date to be Corrected: N/A
STAFFING: 12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a) - A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as (a) an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry,
Observation: On review of staff files, Licensing observed that all ECE certified staff certificates have not been validated. This was discussed with the Licensee at the last inspection and guidance has been provided as to obtaining validation
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure that any ECE certified staff is validated through the ECE Registry
Date to be Corrected: March 6th 2018
STAFFING: 12190 - CCLR s.22(2)(b) - A licensee must ensure that each employee (b) practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month.
Observation: In discussion with staff, Licensing observed 1 staff member employed at the facility for 3 months has yet to practice a fire drill. Licensee stated that all new staff are orientated by reading through the facility policies and procedures but each program maintain their own drills. Licensing notes that the drills have been completed on a monthly basis yet this staff member was working part-time until just recently.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure each staff member practices implementing the fire drill system on a monthly basis.
Date to be Corrected: March 6th 2018
STAFFING: 12200 - CCLR s.22(2)(c) - A licensee must ensure that each employee (c) practices implementing the emergency plan at least once each year.
Observation: In discussion with staff, it was evident that the annual emergency evacuation drill had not been practiced. Licensee verified that and discussed concerns of evacuating the infant/toddler program. Licensing provided some ideas to ensure safe evacuation and the requirement for supplies.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure the annual drill is practiced by all staff - Licensee stated that a drill will be practiced within the next 2 weeks.
Date to be Corrected: March 6th 2018
RECORDS AND REPORTING: 19160 - CCLR s.57(2)(i) - A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (i) a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency.
Observation: Licensing reviewed a random selection of 20 children's files and observed 7 were missing digital images. It is noted that most have a sticky note to draw attention to the requirement but there is no effective system in place to follow up on completing that information.
Corrective Action(s): Discussed checklists to ensure a regular follow up of missing information. Please ensure all information is complete at the time of registration.
Date to be Corrected: March 6th 2018
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