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Community Care Facilities Licensing
FACILITY INSPECTION REPORT
HEALTH & SAFETY
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FACILITY NAME
Absorbent Minds Montessori Ltd.
SERVICE TYPES
303 Preschool (30 months to school age)
FACILITY LICENSE #
NGIL-9WFT7R
FACILITY ADDRESS
7283 Nelson Ave
FACILITY PHONE
(604) 433-2144
CITY
Burnaby
POSTAL CODE
V5J 4C2
MANAGER
Inderpreet Atwal

INSPECTION DATE
January 25, 2019
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
# OBSERVED IN CARE
17

Introduction

An unscheduled routine inspection was conducted to assess compliance with the Community Care and Assisted Living Act (CCALA), the Child Care Licensing Regulations (CCLR) and the relevant 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: During the inspection the following was observed inside the facility:
-a drawer that was accessible to children contained many sharp knives, This could be a potential cutting hazard
-a cupboard was unlocked and contained bleach solution, and other cleaning products. This was accessible to children and could cause a potential poisoning hazard
-disinfectant spray was accessible to children in the washroom. This could cause a potential poisoning hazard.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times.
Date to be Corrected: January 28, 2019

PHYSICAL FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS: 11090 - CCLR s.15(1)(b) - A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are (b) located so as not to block or hamper an exit in the case of fire or other emergency.
Observation: Licensing observed a recycling bin in fromt of the emergency exit.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure that no furniture or supplies are located in front of the emergency exit.
Date to be Corrected: January 25, 2019

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 licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry,
Observation: Three staff records were reviewed. One staff record was missing a verification of their ECEA certificate.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure all staff records are complete and all certificates are verified using the system established by the ECE Registry.
Date to be Corrected: Feb 1, 2019

RECORDS AND REPORTING: 19080 - CCLR s.57(2)(b) - A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility.
Observation: Licensing reviewed 10 childrens records out of 40. Three children were missing a date of enrolment. This is a repeat contravention from inspection # GSIU-AT7QLT and inspection # GSIU-AJTRKX
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure children's records are complete.
Date to be Corrected: January 28, 2019


Comments

At the inspection dated January 25, 2019 there were 17 children and 2 staff present. At this inspection the above noted contraventions were identified. A written response outlining how the above contraventions have been corrected is requested by February 8, 2019. As part of this Routine Inspection a Facility Risk Assessment Tool is completed and a copy is provided.

The following education/recommendations were provided:
Promoting Active Play in the program
Active Supervision
Lead in the Water

The following resources were provided:
Reportable Incident Bulletin

This report was reviewed with the staff prior to signing as the Manager was away. If you have any questions please contact me. A business card was provided.

Visit the CCFL website at www.fraserhealth.ca/childcare for additional resources, and links to the Legislation (CCALA and CCLR).


Action Required by Licensee/ManagerAction Required by Licensing Staff
Take corrective action to bring facility into compliance, Provide a written response to LicensingNo action required
Due Date
Feb 08, 2019

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