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Community Care Facilities Licensing
FACILITY INSPECTION REPORT
HEALTH & SAFETY
TBOS-C8URFV
FACILITY NAME
Hand in Hand - Early Learning Centre		SERVICE TYPES
302 Group Child Care (30 months to school age)
303 Preschool (30 months to school age)
FACILITY LICENSE #
KWAM-C68N7Z
FACILITY ADDRESS
3154 Clearbrook Rd		FACILITY PHONE
(604) 859-1843
CITY
Abbotsford		POSTAL CODE
V2T 4N6		MANAGER
Jamie Friesen
INSPECTION DATE
November 17, 2021		ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
TIME SPENT (HRS.)
0.75
ARRIVAL
10:45 AM		DEPARTURE
11:40 AM		ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine		# OBSERVED IN CARE
Introduction

This was an unscheduled Routine Inspection for the purpose of inspecting the premise for compliance with the Community Care and Assisted Living Act (CCALA) and the Child Care Licensing Regulations (CCLR) and the relevant Director of Licensing Standards of Practice (DOLSOP).

Contraventions
Previous Inspection -
Current Inspection - Items reviewed comply with the Act, regulations & standards of practice except for those noted on supplementary pages.
Observed Violations
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: -Items which had been previously stored in the attic had been removed at the School District's instruction, and were stored in the third classroom which was not in use. Items stored in the room prevented use of the licensed space. Manager stated there was a plan in place for the School District staff to remove the items.
-In the bathroom there was an area next to the shower stall, and sink where drywall compound, and glue where the trim was removed, accessible to children. Manager stated the School District would be covering the stall, and fixing this area.

Corrective Action(s): Please ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.
Date to be Corrected: December 8th, 2021


Comments

Summary of Inspection:
The COVID-19 Pre-screening was conducted at the door.
During today’s inspection, there were 12 children, 2 staff and the manager on site.
At this inspection the above noted contraventions were identified. Licensee is required to submit a corrective action plan to address the contraventions.
The following was discussed
Discussed with staff on site that if children's lunches are stored in the fridge, there should be a thermometer in the fridge to ensure the temperature of the fridge remains below 4 degrees Celsius.
Storage of items in a bathroom stall was accessible to children. Manager stated the doors will be latched to prevent access.

Resources given today:

Reportable Incident forms given
Child care's Links: Your checklist given.
Business card was given

Visit the CCFL website at www.fraserhealth.ca/childcare
for additional resources, and links to the Legislation (CCALA and CCLR).

Further websites:
BCCDC for Covid-19 information: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19

The contents of this inspection report was reviewed with the Licensee prior to the inspection report being written off-site, therefore no signature attached.
A copy of the report was provided to the facility by email to the address given today.
If you have any concerns or further questions regarding the content of this report, please contact your Licensing Officer.
Action Required by Licensee/ManagerAction Required by Licensing Staff
Take corrective action to bring facility into compliance, Provide a written response to LicensingNo action required
Due Date
Dec 08, 2021
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