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: During the inspection the following was observed:
-Two blind cords were not secured. This could cause a potential hazard. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-CTPSPW
-A storage cupboard located in a nap room had the key in the lock. This could cause a potential hazard as this was at the children's level
-Several stereo cords were not secured
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure to monitor the facility regularly to ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided
Date to be Corrected: February 21, 2024
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: The carpets in the rooms were observed. The carpets were stained and debris was observed on the carpets. This is a repeat contravention from inspections #CLAN-CF5QXZ and #CLAN-CTPSPW
Corrective Action(s): In discussion with the staff they stated the carpets are vacuumed each night and steam cleaned each month. Licensing recommends a more frequent cleaning schedule be put into place.
Date to be Corrected: March 6, 2024
PHYSICAL FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS: 11060 - CCLR s.14(2) - A licensee must have one toilet and wash basin for every 10 children or fewer.
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing observed the following:
-One toilet was not accessible to the children in care. The stall door was closed. There were 16 children in care. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-CTPSPW
Corrective Action(s): In discussion the staff stated the toilet was blocked and she wanted to prevent the children from using the toilet. Licensing recommended staff contact the Manager. The toilet was fixed.
Date to be Corrected:
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: Licensing observed a stool and easel and a table partially blocking an exit in the classroom. In addition Licensing observed the emergency exit in the kitchen was blocked by food warmers/coolers.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure all exits and entrances remain clear to be prepared in case of an emergency evacuation.
Date to be Corrected: February 21, 2024
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: Licensing observed the following during the inspection:
-The kitchen door was easy to open and a chemical was located under the sink. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-CTPSPW
-Plastic bags holding new diapers were located on the ground in the washroom. This could present a potential hazard.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure children do not have access to any objects or substances that may be hazardous to their health and safety.
Date to be Corrected: February 21, 2024
MEDICATION: 16010 - CCLR s.53(1)(a) - 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.
Observation: Licensing observed the following:
-Medication for a child that was expired.
-A care plan in place was not signed by the parents and a medical authorization form was not completed.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure to regularly check expiry dates of medication and ensure authorizations for medication are completed and signed.
Date to be Corrected: February 23, 2024
MEDICATION: 16020 - CCLR s.53(1)(b) - 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 (b) readily accessible to employees.
Observation: A child requires medication in an emergency. Licensing observed the child was present in the facility while the medication was left in the outdoor play area.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure that employees have access to emergency medication at all times to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.
Date to be Corrected: February 20, 2024
RECORDS AND REPORTING: 19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d) - A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.
Observation: During the inspection the children's records were reviewed. One child was missing an emergency contact other than the parent. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-CF5QXZ
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure regular checks of children's records are completed to ensure there is no missing information
Date to be Corrected:
RECORDS AND REPORTING: 19140 - CCLR s.57(2)(h)(i) - A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (h) any special instruction respecting the child's diet, medication, participation in a program of activities, or other matter relevant to the child's care, (i) given by the child's parent to the licensee in writing.
Observation: Licensing observed the children's records. One child's record was missing written documentation from parents regarding drop off and pick up.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure children's records contain current information and documentation from parents
Date to be Corrected: February 28, 2024
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