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Community Care Facilities Licensing
FACILITY INSPECTION REPORT
HEALTH & SAFETY
TBOS-C3DT55

FACILITY NAME
Tiny Scholars Inc.
SERVICE TYPES
301 Group Child Care (under 36 months)
302 Group Child Care (30 months to school age)
310 Multi-Age Child Care
FACILITY LICENSE #
KWAM-BWBQM9
FACILITY ADDRESS
#100 - 2121 Clearbrook Rd
FACILITY PHONE
(778) 898-5100
CITY
Abbotsford
POSTAL CODE
V2T 4H6
MANAGER
Poonam Kaushik (Pam)

INSPECTION DATE
May 26, 2021
ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
TIME SPENT (HRS.)
1
ARRIVAL
11:00 AM
DEPARTURE
12:00 PM
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
# OBSERVED IN CARE
3

Introduction

An unscheduled routine inspection was conducted to assess compliance with the Community Care and Assisted Living Act (CCALA), and the Child Care Licensing Regulations (CCLR), and the Director of Licensing Standards of Practice (DoLSoP). All care categories were inspected for compliance.

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: During inspection the following items were observed:
-Blind cords in the Multi-age classroom were accessible to children. Manager stated that they are not usually accessible, however, she had closed them when leaving to go for a walk, as licensing arrived. At that time they decided to stay in the classroom. (This was corrected during inspection).
-The mop and mop bucket and sponge used for cleaning were stored in the bathroom, next to the sink, where children wash hands.
-The gate in the 3-5 classroom to prevent easy access to the outdoor parking lot was removed from the wall.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under supervision.
Date to be Corrected: June 1, 2021.

RECORDS AND REPORTING: 19060 - CCLR s.57(1)(a)(b)(c) - A licensee must keep current records for each child showing (a) the information set out in subsection (2), (b) if applicable, the information and agreements set out in subsections (2.1) and (2.2), and (c) the consents referred to in subsection (3).
Observation: During inspection 2 children's files were reviewed, there was no record on file for one child in care. Facility manager planned to have that complete today.
Corrective Action(s): Please keep current record for each child in care.
Date to be Corrected: My 26, 2021


Comments

Summary of Inspection:
During today’s inspection, there were 3 children, and the facility manger present.
At this inspection the above noted contraventions were identified. Licensee is required to submit a corrective action plan to address the contraventions.

The following was discussed:

Creating systems for making cupboards inaccessible if storing hazardous items.
At the time of inspection the 3-5 room was not in use. Manager stated the there were no children enrolled in care for both the Infant and Toddler room and the 3-5 program. It was discussed that storage boxes and other items in that room would be removed before children were to be enrolled in care.
Fridge thermometers below 4 degrees Celsius.


Resources given today:
Bulletin: Summer heat
Reportable Incident forms
COVID BCCDC guidance package

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

Further websites:
BCCDC for Covid-19 information: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19

The contents of this inspection report was reviewed with the manager prior to the inspection report being written off-site, therefore no signature attached.
A copy of the report was provided to the facility by email to the address given today.
If you have any concerns or further questions regarding the content of this report, please contact your Licensing Officer.

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
Jun 09, 2021

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