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 a walkthrough of the outdoor space the following was noted:
-sloped stair on the infant/toddler stairs leading from the upper deck to the ground which could cause a child to fall
-gaps on wood where small fingers could be pinched or received splinters
-equipment placed over top of hazards as a temporary solution to prevent children from accessing unhealthy/unsafe products within the play space
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure the outdoor environment is healthy and safe for all children in care
Date to be Corrected: September 20, 2023
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: A walk through of the outdoor play space revealed the following equipment is in disrepair:
-tile on 3/5 playground lifting and causing a tripping hazard
-wood on play house is showing signs of rot
-mast on 'boat' showing signs of rot, and is not secure
-concrete around edge of rubber mats at north and south ends of playground is lifting presenting as a trip hazard
-large pools of standing water are forming on the rubber mat
-hardy board around the bottom edge of the northwest corner of the outside deck is broken and has jagged edges
-storage shed is showing signs of rot, nails exposed
-wood trim around edge of sandbox is showing signs of rot
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure facility is in good repair to ensure the health, safety and dignity of the children in care
Date to be Corrected: September 20, 2023
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: During a walk through of the outdoor play space the following substance were observed that may be hazardous to children in care:
-asphalt around the rubber matting on the infant/toddler side of the playground is crumbling and is small enough to be ingested
-nut trees overgrown which could cause potential allergic reaction
-Norway maple tree accessible to children which can be toxic to children
Corrective Action(s): Ensure all hazardous items/substances are removed or repaired
Date to be Corrected: September 20, 2023
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