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Community Care Facilities Licensing
FACILITY INSPECTION REPORT
HEALTH & SAFETY
CLAN-D2UNCL

FACILITY NAME
Creative Tots Montessori & Daycare
SERVICE TYPES
311 In-Home Multi-Age Child Care
FACILITY LICENSE #
NGIL-CFPTAK
FACILITY ADDRESS
3756 Burke St
FACILITY PHONE
(778) 829-9234
CITY
Burnaby
POSTAL CODE
V5H 1A2
MANAGER

INSPECTION DATE
February 27, 2024
ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
TIME SPENT (HRS.)
1.5
ARRIVAL
08:25 AM
DEPARTURE
09:55 AM
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
# OBSERVED IN CARE

Introduction

An unscheduled routine inspection was conducted to assess compliance with the Community Care and Assisted Living Act (CCALA), The Child Care Licensing Regulation (CCLR) and the Director of Licensing Standards of Practice (DLSP). All areas of the facility were inspected for compliance

Contraventions
Previous Inspection - Not Applicable
Current Inspection - Items reviewed comply with the Act, regulations & standards of practice except for those noted on supplementary pages.

Observed Violations
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: Standing water was observed in a planter. The water was dark in colour. This could cause a potential hazard for children and may become an attractant for pests.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure to empty water after use to ensure a healthy and safe environment.
Date to be Corrected: February 28, 2024

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: Licensing observed the following inside the facility:
-a diaper mat was ripped
Licensing observed the following in the outdoor play area:
-several pieces of fencing were not secured and were deteriorating
-several loose pieces of brick were observed
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure the facility and the equipment in the facility is in good repair.
Date to be Corrected: March 12, 2024

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: Licensing observed the following:
-Emergency medication was observed in a child's cubby
-Several loose cords were observed in the classroom at the children's level
-An electrical outlet next to the sink in the washroom was missing a plug cover
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure to store emergency medication out of reach of children and secure cords and outlet covers
Date to be Corrected: February 27, 2024

MEDICATION: 16010 - CCLR s.53(1)(a) - If a licensee has agreed with a parent to give a child any medication prescribed by a medical practitioner or provided by the parent, the licensee and his or her employees must ensure that the medication is (a) administered to the child in the amount and at the times specified by the child's parent or in the child's record or care plan.
Observation: Licensing observed a partially completed care plan for a child who requires medication in an emergency. No permission for administering medication was observed.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure to complete a medication administration form prior to administering medication.
Date to be Corrected: February 28, 2024


Comments

At the inspection dated February 27, 2024 there were 5 children, and the Licensee was present during the inspection. At this inspection the above noted contraventions were identified. Please correct the above noted contraventions by March 12, 2024 unless otherwise specified in the report. As part of the inspection the Facility Risk Assessment Tool is completed and a copy was provided to the Licensee.

The following was discussed with the Licensee:

-Reportable incident reporting
-Lead in the water prevention strategies
-The cleaning protocols that are in place for the facility
-More food is required for the emergency kit.

This report was reviewed with the Licensee during the inspection. A copy of these documents were sent to the Licensee. If you have any questions regarding this report please contact me.

Action Required by Licensee/ManagerAction Required by Licensing Staff
Take corrective action to bring facility into complianceNo action required
Due Date
Mar 12, 2024

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