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Community Care Facilities Licensing
FACILITY INSPECTION REPORT
HEALTH & SAFETY
RSIH-CMWUD6

FACILITY NAME
Busy Bear Club Preschool, The
SERVICE TYPES
301 Group Child Care (under 36 months)
302 Group Child Care (30 months to school age)
303 Preschool (30 months to school age)
305 Group Child Care (School Age)
FACILITY LICENSE #
KWAM-BEEVDT
FACILITY ADDRESS
37290 Kilgard
FACILITY PHONE
(604) 852-1260
CITY
Abbotsford
POSTAL CODE
V3G 2H6
MANAGER
Rachel Guvi

INSPECTION DATE
January 09, 2023
ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
TIME SPENT (HRS.)
1.67
ARRIVAL
10:20 AM
DEPARTURE
12:00 PM
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
# OBSERVED IN CARE

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 (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: Licensing observed the following:( CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION)
- Heavy toys and items were placed on the air purifier machine that can be a safety hazard as they can fall over.
- Electrical cords to the Air Purifier in the purple room were not tucked away which can be a tripping hazard.
- The water hose in the outdoor play area was not wrapped back on to the water hose reel.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure that a safe environment free of hazards is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.
Date to be Corrected: Ongoing

STAFFING: 12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a) - 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: (a) a criminal record check for the person.
Observation: Upon reviewing seven staff files it was reviewed that the Criminal Record Check was not obtained/included in one of the staff files.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all the required documentation is available for the staff and is included in their respective files.
Date to be Corrected: January 23, 2023

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: References (names and contact information) provided for a staff employed within the facility however there is no record to demonstrate that the references have been contacted. It is noted that this is a repeat contravention as identified during a previous inspection.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure a system is developed to capture staff screening requirements including reference checks.
Date to be Corrected: January 23, 2023

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: Of seven staff files reviewed four staff ECE certificates were not verified by the verification process as established by the director of the ECE.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure system of screening is complete for staff to include the verification process as established by the director of the ECE registry.
Date to be Corrected: January 23, 2023

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: Of 10 children's records/files reviewed, 4 files did not include the date of enrolment.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure to keep for each child a record showing the date of enrolment in the community care facility.
Date to be Corrected: January 23, 2023

RECORDS AND REPORTING: 19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d) - A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.
Observation: Of ten files reviewed three files did not list the medical practitioner contact information. It is noted that this is a repeat contravention from the previous inspection.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure to obtain the medical practitioner name and phone # or to obtain the walk in clinic contact information.
Date to be Corrected: January 23, 2023


Comments

At the inspection dated January 09, 2023 there were 15 children, 6 staff and manager present. At this inspection above noted contraventions were identified. As part of this Routine Inspection a Facility Risk Assessment Tool is completed and a copy is provided.
The following was discussed:
-The area around the emergency supplies to be kept clear so that it is easily accessible in case of an emergency.
-To sweep the nap area before the nap time to check if there is no debris on the ground. (Manager informed that the custodian has been away sick last week so staff have been taking care of the cleaning)
-To frequently sweep the infant toddler room to make sure no chocking materials are on the floor such as stickers and dust balls.
- Active Supervision must be maintained at all times. ( Bulletin emailed)

Visit the CCFL website at www.fraserhealth.ca/childcare for additional resources, and links to the Legislation (CCALA and CCLR). This report has been written off site. No signature was needed.
This report was discussed and emailed to the licensee.

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
Jan 23, 2023

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