An unscheduled routine inspection was conducted to assess compliance with the Community Care & Assisted Living Act (CCALA), the Child Care Licensing Regulation (CCLR) and the relevant Director of Licensing Standards of Practice (DOLSP). Evidence for this report was based on the Licensing Officer’s observations, review of the facility records and information provided by the facility staff at the time of inspection.
At the time of this inspection 7 children were present with 2 staff. Staff to child ratios for the Group Under 36 months program was met.
The following areas were reviewed:
· Licensing
· Physical Facility
· Staffing
· Polices & Procedures
· Care & Supervision
· Hygiene and Communicable Disease Control
· Medication
· Nutrition and Food Services
· Program
· Records and Reporting
As part of the routine inspection a Facility Risk Assessment Tool is completed and a copy is provided. The Risk Assessment includes non-compliance identified during the routine inspection and a 3 year “historical” review of the facility’s compliance and operation.
Visit the CCFL website at www.fraserhealth.ca/health-info/health-topics/child-care/ for:
· Additional resources and
· Links to the Legislation (CCALA & CCLR)
As part of the routine inspection, the following was reviewed:
Active supervision practices during diapering, nap time, mealtimes and indoor and outdoor play;
Reportable incident process;
Useful websites to consider:
I. Criminal Records Checks at https://justice.gov.bc.ca/eCRC/home.htm
II. ECE Registry for all education resources at www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/childcare/ece
Exemption Requests
Staffing exemption requests have been submitted and will be reviewed with the Licensee. Licensee was not available at today's inspection and will return next week. Licensing to contact the Licensee next week for further discussion. |