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

FACILITY NAME
Educare Children's Centre
SERVICE TYPES
310 Multi-Age Child Care
FACILITY LICENSE #
ACAK-8RSS5S
FACILITY ADDRESS
5715 Royal Oak Ave
FACILITY PHONE
()
CITY
POSTAL CODE
MANAGER
Ying (Annie) Du

INSPECTION DATE
February 22, 2022
ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
TIME SPENT (HRS.)
1.5
ARRIVAL
09:35 AM
DEPARTURE
11:05 AM
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
INSPECTION TYPE
Follow-up
# OBSERVED IN CARE

Introduction

An unannounced follow-up inspection was completed today. The inspection is in response to contraventions identified at the routine inspection #CLAN-C9VQEX

Contraventions
Previous Inspection -
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: The following was observed outside the facility:
-A garage shed was left unlocked. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection. This is a repeat contravention
from inspections #CLAN-BBZUZN, #CLAN-BCKV22, #CLAN-BCSNEH and #CLAN-BURQ4F. Several unsafe items were observed in the shed. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection. Please
place a lock on the shed or block access to the shed by February 23, 2022
-A wood pile with nails that were exposed were behind the shed and a piece of wood with nails was leaning against the fence. This
was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-BBZUZN.
Please remove these items by February 23, 2022
-A wooden ladder was leaning against the fence. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection.This is a
repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-BURQ4F
-An umbrella stand was behind the shed. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection.This is a repeat
contravention from inspections #CLAN-BBZUZN and #CLAN-BURQ4F. Please correct this by February 23, 2022
-Stairs leading to the back porch do not have a gate to prevent access. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine
inspection. This is a repeat contravention from inspections #CLAN-BBZUZN, #CLAN-BCKV22, #CLAN-BCSNEH
#CLAN-C5UMZ9. Please correct this by February 23, 2022
-Tricycles were observed in the outdoor area. A drop off was observed. Please place a barrier to prevent access or provide active
supervision at all times when tricycles are used.

Corrective Action(s): Please ensure a health and safe environment is provided at all times.
Date to be Corrected: February 23, 2022

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: Several puncture marks were observed in the plastic flooring. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-BURQ4F and #CLAN-C5UMZ9
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure the facility and equipment within the facility are in good repair.
Date to be Corrected: March 3, 2020

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 inside the facility during the inspection:
-An open bin with water was on the windowsill. A stool was propped next to the counter top making this accessible. This could cause a potential hazard.
-A bottle of bleach was located under the sink. A lock was applied to the centre cupboard but there was no lock on the right side cupboard. This was easily accessible and at the children's level.This could cause a potentially serious hazard. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection. This is a repeat contravention from inspections #CLAN-BBZUZN, #CLAN-BCKV22 and #CLAN-BURQ4F. Please correct this by February 23, 2022
-Rust was observed around the sink. This could cause a potential health hazard. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection.This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-BBZUZN and #CLAN-BURQ4F.

During the inspection Licensing observed the following in the outdoor play area of the facility:
-A can of roof sealer was observed on the ground. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection.
-A rusty awning, and rusty tomato cages were observed in the unlocked shed. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection.
-A sharp knife was located on a chair at children's level in the unlocked shed. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-BURQ4F.
-A rusty paint roller was observed on the ground. Rust can cause a potential health hazard This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection.

In discussion with the staff she stated the Manager has called someone to remove these items but they have not come to remove the items yet.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure children do not have access to any objects and substances that are harmful to their health and safety.
Date to be Corrected: February 23, 2022

STAFFING: 12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b) - A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (b) character references in respect of the person.
Observation: Licensing observed the Manager's record. No character references were on file
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure the Manager's records are complete.
Date to be Corrected: March 3, 2022

STAFFING: 12060 - CCLR s.19(1)(c) - A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (c) a record of the person's work history.
Observation: The Manager's record was reviewed. No resume was observed
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure the Manager's records are complete.
Date to be Corrected: March 3, 2022

STAFFING: 12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f) - A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.
Observation: Immunization status was not obtained for the Manager
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure the Manager's record is complete.
Date to be Corrected: March 3, 2022

STAFFING: 12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a) - A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as (a) an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the system maintained by the early childhood educator registry. (Educator or assistant certificate validation)
Observation: The Manager's record was reviewed. A verification was not observed.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure the Manager's record is complete.
Date to be Corrected: March 3, 2022

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: 13060 - CCLR s.56(1)(d) - A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (d) written policies and procedures that are intended to guide employees in the care and supervision of children.
Observation: DLSOP Active Play – The Active Play Policy and Screen Use Policy were not available at the facility for review. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure policies for active play and screen use policies are located at the facility for reference and review.
Date to be Corrected: March 3, 2022

NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICES: 17020 - CCLR s.48(1)(b) - A licensee must (b) promote healthy eating and nutritional habits.
Observation: During the inspection Licensing observed a container filled with a sugary cereal with marshmallows in multiple colours. In discussion with the staff she states that she gives this cereal to the children in the morning and the afternoon snack. The facility nutrition policy states that foods offers are ,"fresh wholesome and well balanced". In addition the nutrition policy states that the facility will, "avoid intake of food containing sugar, salt, additives, preservatives, colouring.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure to offer healthy food to promote healthy eating and nutritional habits.
Date to be Corrected: February 23, 2022

PROGRAM: 18030 - CCLR s.44(1)(c) - A licensee must provide to children a comprehensive and coordinated program of indoor and outdoor activities that (c) complies with the program standards set out in Schedule G.
Observation: Licensing observed the toys, materials and climbing equipment in the outdoor play area. No toys, materials or equipment were suitable for school age children. In discussion with the staff she stated she brings out sidewalk chalk and balls for the children to play with. Please ensure to provide sufficient toys and materials for school age to comply with schedule G. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure a comprehensive program of outdoor activities is provided for children from 0-12 years of age to comply with the requirements outlined in Schedule G of the CCLR.
Date to be Corrected: March 3, 2022

RECORDS AND REPORTING: 19210 - CCLR s.58(1)(a) - A licensee must keep, for each child requiring extra support, a current care plan showing the following information: (a) the diagnoses relevant to the child's requirement for extra support, as made by health care professionals.
Observation: During the inspection Licensing observed that there was no care plan available for a child requiring extra support. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure a care plan for a child requiring extra support is located at the facility. If a care plan is not created a draft or notes are recommended to be added to the child's record.
Date to be Corrected: March 3, 2022


Comments

At the inspection dated February 22, 2022 there were 6 children, one staff, and a practicum student was present. At this inspection the above noted repeat contraventions were identified. Please correct the above noted contraventions by March 3, 2022 , unless otherwise specified in the report. Please submit a written response to Licensing by March 3, 2022 stating how you have corrected the above noted contraventions.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the inspection report and the risk assessment were completed at the Burnaby FHA office. The report was written in 1 hour and this is not included in the report. A copy of these documents were sent to the Manager. 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 compliance, Provide a written response to LicensingFollow-up Inspection Required
Due Date
Mar 03, 2022
Approximate Follow Up Date

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