Thank you for your time during this inspection.
Criminal Record Clearance Authorization Consent Forms
A review of staff files noted that criminal record clearance letters have been completed and the clearance letters are in the staff files. In addition to the clearance letters, as per Section 60 (2) of the Child Care Licensing Regulation, the Licensee is required to maintain the authorization consent forms. At the time of this inspection, some were not found in the staff files. Staff advised that the Licensee may maintain the consent forms in a separate file. Licensee to confirm and inform Licensing.
Recommendations:
To maintain consistency in documentation it is recommended that in addition to documenting notifications to parents in the communication book, that the notification also be included in the minor incident log book. At the time of this inspection, although a minor incident was noted in both the minor incident log and communication book, the actual notification to parent/family member was only indicated in the communication book.
A reminder to include the year on the attendance forms. Several form did not indicate the year.
Earthquake\Emergency Planning
It is recommended that the Licensee obtain a method to ensure easier transport of emergency supplies. Currently supplies are contained in two large bins which may be challenging to transport, along with potentially 16 children, should off-site evacuation be required. Discussed obtaining a wheeled container. It was also discussed that an out of province/area contact number for emergency (e.g. earthquake)be obtained and shared with parents.
Licensing looks forward to a continued working relationship with Hummingbird Child Care Centre.
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