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 following items were reviewed at the time of the inspection;
- walls and doors of the facility show signs of wear and tear with chipped paint and some exposed dry wall
- two screens on a washroom floor is covered with duct tape which results in ineffective cleaning of the area
- a blind cord on one classroom is loose posing a hazard to the children playing in the area
- keys in the classroom doors can pose a risk to the children entering and exiting the classrooms
- slides and ladders on two play structures on the outdoor play areas are damaged and presently accessible to the children playing in the area
- rubber tires are stacked to high on the outdoor play area posing a risk to children play on or around them
- boards blocking area's near planter boxes have come loose posing a hazard to children playing in the area on the outdoor play area
Corrective Action(s): Ensure all furniture, equipment and fixtures are clean and in good repair at all times.
Date to be Corrected: September 22, 2023
PHYSICAL FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS: 11080 - CCLR s.15(1)(a) - A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are (a) of sturdy and safe construction, easy to clean and free from hazards.
Observation: An electrical box on the outdoor play area has come loose posing a hazard to children playing in the area.
Additionally latches on classroom cupboards were not secure at the time of the inspection allowing children to have access to hazardous items stored within the cupboards. The LO reviewed these items with the manager and Licensee at the time of the inspection.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure all equipment is free from hazards at all times.
Date to be Corrected: September 13, 2023
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: 13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b) - A licensee must: (b) have an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.
Observation: Fire extinguishers were reviewed during the inspection. The equipment has expired and requires servicing. This is a repeat contravention and the LO reviewed with the Manager and Licensee the requirement for this equipment to the serviced annually.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure equipment used to mitigate and respond to emergencies is well maintained and serviced annually.
Date to be Corrected: September 22, 2023
HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE: 15030 - CCLR s.46(1) - A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene.
Observation: A fridge in a classroom that stores children's milk and bottles did not have a thermometer present. LO reviewed this item with the manager and Licensee during the inspection.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure health and hygiene practices are in place.
Date to be Corrected: September 22, 2023.
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