The facility manager was off site during today's inspection however a staff member provided details on the steps taken to increase monitoring of added health and hygiene measures.Licensing contacted the facility manager to review the identified contraventions prior to completing the report. In practicing Covid-19 precautions the inspection report was completed off site with arrangements made for delivery, therefore unsigned.
At the inspection dated May 5, 2020 there were 7 children and 2 staff present. At this inspection the above noted contraventions were identified.The facility manager to provide a written response including the steps taken to address the areas found to be in noncompliance. Licensing to review the response and follow up with any additional information as needed.
As part of this Routine Inspection a Facility Risk Assessment Tool is completed and a copy is provided.
Please find the attached Covid-19 resources to support health and hygiene practices in your childcare facility.
· Resource Package For Child Care Facilities - Covid-19 Prevention
· Handwashing Rules - Poster ( Repeat often: before and after treating someone who is ill, toileting , eating, and cleaning )
WASH OFTEN
Toys should be cleaned daily. Avoid using toys that cannot be easily cleaned, such as stuffed animals.
Contamination of outdoor equipment such as a playground or sand box is considered very low, as evidence shows the virus does not live long outside.Ensure children wash their hands after playing outdoors and that sand toys are cleaned daily.
Use of Baby wipes are not meant as a system of hand washing , ensure staff are equipped with hand sanitizer.
Should you require any assistance please feel free to contact your licensing officer - Business card provided.
‘Stay safe, stay calm and be kind; to ourselves and to each other’ - Dr. Bonnie Henry, Public Health Officer - March 2020
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