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 the inspection the following was observed inside the facility:
-a crib mattress had rips in it. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection. This is a repeat contravention
-Four small facecloths were observed on the counter. It is uncertain which child uses which cloth to dry their hands. In discussion with the staff she stated the children use the towels to dry their hands. Multiple children using multiple towels to dry their hands may cause cross contamination.
During the inspection the following was observed in the outdoor play area of the facility:
-Stairs leading to the back porch do not have a gate at the bottom of the stairs to prevent access. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection. This is a repeat contravention from inspections: #CLAN-CKZSJT, #CLAN-CBYSYK, #CLAN-C9VQEX, #CLAN-BURQAF, #CLAN-BCSNEH, #CLAN-BCKV22, #CLAN-BBZUZN
-Tricycles were observed in the outdoor play area. A drop off was observed. Please place a barrier to prevent access and provide active supervision at all times where tricycles are used. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection. This is a repeat contravention.
-An umbrella stand was behind the shed. This is a heavy metal structure. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection. This is a repeat contravention from inspections: #CLAN-CKZSJT, #CLAN-CBYSYK, #CLAN-C9VQEX, #CLAN-BURQAF, #CLAN-BBZUZN
-A wooden ladder was leaning against the fence. This could cause a potential hazard. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection. This is a repeat contravention from inspections: #CLAN-CKZSJT, #CLAN-CBYSYK, #CLAN-C9VQEX, #CLAN-BURQAF.
-Rusty nails on boards in the back corner. Rust can cause a potential health hazard. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection.This is a repeat contravention from inspections: #CLAN-CKZSJT, #CLAN-BURQAF.
-A piece of wood was leaning against the fence. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection. This is a repeat contravention from inspections: #CLAN-CKZSJT, #CLAN-BURQAF.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times to the children in care.
Date to be Corrected: January 18, 2023
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: Licensing observed several puncture marks in the plastic flooring. This could potentially harbour bacteria. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection. This is a repeat contravention from inspections: #CLAN-CKZSJT, #CLAN-CBXSYK, #CLAN-C9VQEX, #CLAN-BURQ4F, #CLAN-C5UMZ9.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure the facility equipment and fixtures are in good repair.
Date to be Corrected: January 18, 2023
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 the following during the inspection:
-A bottle of bleach was located under the sink. A lock was observed but was not applied to the centre cupboard. The cupboard was easily opened. Inside were four bottles of toilet bowl cleaner, laundry detergent and 3 large bottles of bleach without a safety cap. This was easily accessible and at the children's level. This could cause a potentially serious hazard. This was corrected during the inspection. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection. This is a repeat contravention from inspections: #CLAN-CKZSJT, #CLAN-BBZUZN, #CLAN-BCKV22 and #CLAN-BURQ4F and #CLAN-BXSYK
-Plastic bags were located in the front hall in an open box that was accessible to the children. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection. This is a repeat contravention from inspections: #CLAN-CKZSJT, #CLAN-BBZUZN, #CLAN-BURQ4F, #CLAN-C5UMZ9
-One bottle of bleach and water was located on a low shelf within easy reach of the children. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-CKZSJT
-Three electrical outlet covers were missing. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection. This is a repeat contravention from inspections: #CLAN-CKZSJT, #CLAN-BBZUZN, #CLAN-BCKV22, #CLAN-BURQ4F, #CLAN-C5UMZ9, #CLAN-C9VQEX,
-A can of roof sealer was observed on the ground. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection. This is a repeat contravention from inspections: #CLAN-CKZSJT, #CLANBXSYK and #CLAN-C9VQEX.
-A rusty paint roller was located on the ground in the outdoor play area. Rust can cause a potential health hazard. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection. This is a repeat contravention from inspections: #CLAN-CKZSJT #CLAN-CBXSYK and #CLAN-C9VQEX
-A rusty shovel. Rust can cause a potential health hazard. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection. This is a repeat contravention from inspections: #CLAN-CKZSJT, #CLAN-BCKV22, #CLAN-BBZUZN
-A plunger was located in the outdoor play area. This could cause a potential health hazard.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure children do not have access to any objects or substances that may be hazardous to their health and safety.
Date to be Corrected: January 12, 2023
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: One staff record and one Manager record were reviewed. One staff record was missing a criminal record check. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-CKZSJT.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure staff records are complete.
Date to be Corrected: January 12, 2023
STAFFING: 12060 - CCLR s.19(1)(c) - 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: (c) a record of the person's work history.
Observation: A record of the person's work history was not obtained for the Manager. Another staff's resume was in the Manager's record. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection. This is a repeat contravention from inspections: #CLAN-CKZSJT, #CLAN-BURQ4F and #CLAN-BXSYK
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure the Manager's record is complete.
Date to be Corrected: January 18, 2023
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: A criminal record check (CRC) was not obtained for one volunteer.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure CRC's are obtained for all volunteers at the facility.
Date to be Corrected: January 18, 2023
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 minimum of two character references were not obtained for one volunteer.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure references are obtained for volunteers prior to volunteering at the facility.
Date to be Corrected: January 18, 2023
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: Immunization status was not obtained for one volunteer.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure immunization status is obtained for volunteers prior to volunteering at the facility.
Date to be Corrected: January 18, 2023
PROGRAM: 18060 - CCLR s.44(3)(4)(5) - A licensee, other than a licensee providing a care program described as Occasional Child Care, must provide each child with daily outdoor play periods unless weather conditions would make it unreasonable to do so. (4) Despite subsection (1), a licensee who provides a care program described as Occasional Child Care need not provide a program of outdoor activities. (5) Despite subsection (3), that subsection applies to a licensee who provides a care program described as Child-minding only if the program provides care for 3.5 hours or more each day.
Observation: During the inspection Licensing asked the staff if the children go outside to play each day. The staff stated that they don't play outside if it is raining as the children do not have the outdoor clothing needed to play outdoors. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-C9XTS8
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure children have access to outdoor play on a daily basis to comply with the legislation.
Date to be Corrected: January 12, 2023
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