At time of this inspection the following was also discussed with the Manager and/or staff
--Active Supervision Practice
--New Bill 5 legislation
--Log Book Records to include signature of the writer, and include information regarding notification to parent
--Reportable Incident (RI) requirements. New RI forms to be mailed to facility.
--Policy binder and parent handbook to include all facility policies, including Active Play and Screen Use
--First Aid Training for one staff may require renewal, certificate information not clear and another staff is enrolled for training, Manager aware these staff are not to work alone with the children.
The following was also observed at time of this inspection:
--At time of this inspection the staff ratios exceeded requirements as there were 3 staff on site with 20 children in care. The Manager is on site in the morning for opening and was not on site at start of the inspection, however Manager was notified of the inspection and came to review report.
--At time of Licensing Officer's (LO) arrival the children were playing outside in the adjoining green park, school grounds, and upper sandbox area. Staff were located in each area providing appropriate supervision and staff described how active supervision is maintained. Children came inside for snack, and returned outside and then came back inside for lunch. Staff were observed engaged with the children in their activities and appropriate language was used when communicating with the children.
--Hand washing was done prior to having snack and lunch. Staff was observed sitting and eating with the children.
A response in writing is required to be submitted to Licensing by the date below, outlining how the contravention(s) have been addressed.
This inspection report was reviewed with the Licensee/Manager
If you have any concerns or further questions regarding the content of this report, please contact your Licensing Officer. (Contact details provided)
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