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 inside the facility:
-a book shelf measuring over 4 feet tall was not secured. This could be a potential falling hazard
-two cords were within easy reach. This could pose a potential chokin hazard
-a bedrom that contained cords was accsseable to the children in care. This could be a potential choking hazard.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times.
Date to be Corrected: September 23, 2019
PHYSICAL FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS: 11020 - CCLR s.13(2) - A licensee must ensure that the community care facility and the furniture, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.
Observation: Licencing observed that the cupboard in the washroom is showing signs of wear and water damage.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure the furniture and fixtures are in good repair.
Date to be Corrected: October 18, 2019
PHYSICAL FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS: 11170 - CCLR s.16(3)(b) - A licensee must ensure that the entire outdoor play area is (b) constructed in a manner, and using materials, that are suitable for the age and development of the children intended to use it.
Observation: Licensing observed that the protective surface membranne in the gravel play area was exposed in several areas. This could cause a potential tripping hazard.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure the outdoor play area is in good repair
Date to be Corrected: October 18, 2019
PHYSICAL FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS: 11200 - CCLR s.17 - A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child.
Observation: Licensing observed a cleaning chemical under the sink. This was accessable to children.
Licensing observed the following in the outdoor play area of the facility:
-rust was present on some of the garden fixtures and fences. This could present a possible health hazard
-there was access to the garage. The garage contained various chemicals. The garage was locked during the inspection.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure children do not have access to any substances that could be a potential hazard to their health and safety
Date to be Corrected: September 20, 2019
STAFFING: 12151 - CCLR s.19(5)(a) - Despite this section, licensee may employ a person as a volunteer who does not provide care to children or supervise children if the licensee or the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following (a) a criminal record check for the person.
Observation: During the inspection there was no criminal record check for the volunteer. In discussion with the Licensee she stated one has been completed.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure volunteer records are complete
Date to be Corrected: October 4, 2019
STAFFING: 12152 - CCLR s.19(5)(b) - Despite this section, licensee may employ a person as a volunteer who does not provide care to children or supervise children if the licensee or the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following (b) character references in respect of the person.
Observation: A volunteer was observing the facility. The volunteer did not have character references.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure volunteer files are complete
Date to be Corrected: October 4, 2019
STAFFING: 12153 - CCLR s.19(5)(c) - Despite this section, licensee may employ a person as a volunteer who does not provide care to children or supervise children if the licensee or the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following (c) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.
Observation: A volunteer has been observing the program for the last four weeks. An immunization record was not on site
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure Volunteer records are complete
Date to be Corrected: October 4, 2019
STAFFING: 12160 - CCLR s.20(1) - The licensee must not permit a person over the age of 12 to be ordinarily present on the premises of a community care facility while children are present, unless the person is of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for that person.
Observation: The Licensee disclosed that two homestay students were living at the residence. One criminal record checks (CRC) was produced for one of the homestay students. In discussion with the licensee she stated that one criminal record check has been processed but was not availble for review during the inspection. This is a repeat contravention from inspection # GSIU-ARFNX5
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure anyone over the age of 12 has a CRC
Date to be Corrected: October 4, 2019
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: During the inspection the policies and procedures were reviewed. A screen use and active play policy were not noted
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure a screen use and active play policy are developed, implemented and shared with the families.
Date to be Corrected: October 4, 2019
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