PHYSICAL FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS: 11230 - CCLR s.47 - A licensee must ensure that any heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius.
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): During inspection Licensing tested the hot water temperature in the sinks accessible to children in the washroom and found that it read 59C which is above the maximum allowable water temperature of 49C.
Manager turned off the hot water to the sinks, which are accessible to children, during inspection.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure water temperature does not exceed 49C, in areas accessible to children, to prevent the possibility of scalding.
Date to be Corrected:
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: 13071 - CCLR s.56(2) - A licensee must ensure that the policies and procedures referred to in subsection (1) are implemented by employees.
Observation: During inspection Licensing observed a child on a "time out" in the staff room. The child was alone in the room with both doors into the room open. Staff could observe the child from the main play area and from parts of the kitchen.
Licensing reviewed the Facility Guidance Policy and noted that "time out" is not listed as a guidance strategy used at the facility.
Manager stated that they will have the staff review the policy manual to ensure they are familiar with the guidance strategies that are to be followed at the facility.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure staff follow the facility guidance policy
Date to be Corrected: March 8, 2019
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