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Community Care Facilities Licensing FACILITY INSPECTION REPORT HEALTH & SAFETY

DCAR-B2HPD4

FACILITY NAME Growing Together Children's Centre		SERVICE TYPES 310 Multi-Age Child Care	FACILITY LICENSE # 0782452
FACILITY ADDRESS 32981 Brundidge Ave			FACILITY PHONE (604) 853-5618
CITY Abbotsford	POSTAL CODE V2S 1N4		MANAGER Wanda Cole

INSPECTION DATE July 09, 2018	ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)		ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)		TIME SPENT (HRS.) 2
ARRIVAL 10:00 AM	DEPARTURE 12:00 PM	ARRIVAL	DEPARTURE	ARRIVAL	DEPARTURE
INSPECTION TYPE Routine					# CHILDREN ENROLLED 13

Introduction

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.Inspection completed accompanied by JIBC student for the purpose of training. 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 http://www.fraserhealth.ca/childcare for: · Additional resources and · Links to the Legislation (CCALA & CCLR)

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: 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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observed un exposed eclectrical outlet in an area accessible to children. The children were playing outside and the plug was covered prior to the children gaining entrance indoors therefore lowering the risk to children. Corrective Action(s): corrected during the inspection. Date to be Corrected: July 9, 2018 HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE: 15030 - CCLR s.46(1) - A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene. Observation: Children observed washing hands outdoors prior to having snack.One bucket of soap / water was used by all the children. Discussion held pertaining to this practice and a suggestion made to provide portable or running water for each child. Corrective Action(s): please ensure healthy practices are promoted which reduce the risk of illness. Date to be Corrected: July 9, 2018

Comments

Discussed additional information to be included within internal documentation / incidents unexpected events observed detailed entries however manager provided examples which may be captured verbally. Observed outdoor programming , including snack and circle time outside. Outdoor environment changes include storage shed for supplies and equipment , a boat incorporated within the yard for children's use and the installation of turf area. Outdoor area point of entry ( gate ) is equipped with a lock and key , secured gate is supported however discussed the added time required to gain or exit the yard. Discussed options to ensure the gate remains secure. Reviewed the importance of maintaining Active Supervision , conducting frequent head counts , scanning the environment. Reviewed reportable incidents and requirement to report to CCFL within 24 hours.

Action Required by Licensee/Manager	Action Required by Licensing Staff
Take corrective action to bring facility into compliance, Provide a written response to Licensing	No action required
Due Date Jul 18, 2018

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