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: Licensing observed ....
-an area in the backyard that is assessable to children with rusty furniture piled high on a table.
- Inside the classroom there is a large bulletin board that has been removed from the wall and is laying up against the wall (not secure, potentially could topple on a child).
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure a safe environment.
Date to be Corrected: July 3, 2018
PHYSICAL FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS: 11160 - CCLR s.16(3)(a) - A licensee must ensure that the entire outdoor play area is (a) enclosed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and will ensure that children are free of harm.
Observation: Upon inspection of the outdoor area, Licensing notes that the fence between the play area and the neighbor's has a large section of paneling that has been destroyed and is completely open. The other side of the yard also has a gap in the panelling.
Licensee informed Licensing that the neighbors have a large dog that has destroyed the fence.The neighbors have said the dog is chained up, but Licensee explained it can reach the fenced area.
Corrective Action(s): Although today Licensing could not see the dog, Licensing is requiring the fence to be repaired immediately to ensure children can not leave the play area and no one (or animals ) can enter the play space.
Do not use the outdoor area until the fence is repaired.
Licensing did provide some suggestions for a quick fix, until the new permanent fence can be installed.
Date to be Corrected: Tuesday July 3, 2018
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: A requirement to have two new policies (Active Play and Screen Use) were due to be created, implemented and provided to parents by September 2017. These policies have not been created as of yet.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure Active Play and Screen Use Policies are created as per the guidelines identified in the Director of Licensing Standards of Practice for active Play.
Date to be Corrected: July 4, 2018
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