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 licensing observed the following inside the facility:
-Bi-fold doors were not locked. This could cause a potential pinching hazard and small items were located behind the doors. This is a repeat contravention from inspections
# CLAN-BBZUZN and # CLAN-BCKV22
-packing tape was observed on transfer strips between the classroom and the hallway. This is difficult to clean. This is a repeat contravention from inspections # CLAN-BBZUZN, #CLAN-BURQ4F and #CLAN-C5UMZ9.
- a door that led to the furnace room was not locked
-reusable dishes and cutlery were being used. The staff stated these were washed in the washroom sink. Licensing recommended that the facility
use disposable dishes and cutlery to reduce the potential for cross-contamination that could occur when washing dishes for eating in the washroom sink.
Please correct by December 16, 2021
-A crib mat had a soiled cover. The director stated all of the children sleep on mats on the floor and this is not used. Please wash this item.
During the inspection licensing observed the following in the outdoor play area of the facility:
-A garage shed was left unlocked. This is a repeat contravention from inspections #CLAN-BBZUZN, #CLAN-BCKV22, #CLAN-BCSNEH and #CLAN-BURQ4F. Several unsafe items were
observed in the shed. Please place a lock on the shed or block access to the shed by December 16, 2021
-A wood pile with nails that were exposed were behind the shed and a piece of wood with nails was leaning against the fence. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-BBZUZN.
Please remove these items by December 17, 2021
-A wooden ladder was leaning against the fence. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-BURQ4F
an umbrella stand was behind the shed. This is a repeat contravention from inspections #CLAN-BBZUZN and #CLAN-BURQ4F. Please correct this by December 17, 2021
-Stairs leading to the back porch do not have a gate to prevent access. This is a repeat contravention from inspections #CLAN-BBZUZN, #CLAN-BCKV22, #CLAN-BCSNEH
#CLAN-C5UMZ9. Please correct this by December 17, 2021
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times.
Date to be Corrected: December 17, 2021
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 the following:
-a door knob on the sleeproom door was loose. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-C5UMZ9
-baseboards had peeling paint. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-BCKV22
- Several puncture marks were observed in the plastic flooring. This could potentially harbour bacteria. This is a repeat contravention from inspection
#CLAN-BURQ4F and #CLAN-C5UMZ9. The Manager said they were replaced.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure the facility is in good repair.
Date to be Corrected: January 3, 2021
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: During the inspection Licensing observed the following inside the facility:
-Electrical outlet covers were missing. This is a repeat contravention from inspections #CLAN-BBZUZN, #CLAN-BCKV22, #CLAN-BURQ4F and #CLAN-C5UMZ9
-An open bin with bleach and water was on the windowsill. A stool was propped next to the counter top making this accessible. This could cause a potentially serious hazard. This is a repeat contravention from inspections #CLAN-BCKV22 and #CLAN-BURQ4F.
-A bottle of bleach was located under the sink. A lock was applied to the centre of the cupboard but there was no lock on the right side cupboard. This could cause a potentially serious hazard.
This is a repeat contravention from inspections #CLAN-BBZUZN, #CLAN-BCKV22 and #CLAN-BURQ4F.
Please correct this by December 15, 2021
Rust was observed around the sink. This could cause a potential health hazard. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-BBZUZN and #CLAN-BURQ4F.
During the inspection Licensing observed the following in the outdoor play area of the facility:
-A can of roof sealer was observed on the ground
-A rusty awning, and rusty tomato cages were observed in the unlocked shed.
-A sharp knife was located on a chair at children's level in the unlocked shed. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-BURQ4F.
-A rusty paint roller was observed on the ground. Rust can cause a potential health hazard.2021
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure children do not have access to any objects and substances that are harmful to their health and safety.
Date to be Corrected: December 15, 2021
STAFFING: 12430 - CCLR s.56(1)(b) - A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (b) for each employee, the records required under section 19 (1) [character and skill requirements].
Observation: During the inspection a record for the Manager was not observed. In discussion with the staff, who contacted the Manager she stated that the Manager carries the file around to whatever site she goes. The Manager arrived at the end of the inspection. When Licensing asked where her record was she stated she did not have it with her. This is a repeat contravention from inspections #CLAN-BURQ4F and #CLAN-C5UMZ9.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure staff records remain at the facility at all times.
Date to be Corrected: December 20, 2021
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: DLSOP Active Play – The Active Play Policy and Screen Use Policy were not available at the facility for review.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure policies for active play and screen use policies are located at the facility for reference and review.
Date to be Corrected: December 20, 2021
PROGRAM: 18030 - CCLR s.44(1)(c) - A licensee must provide to children a comprehensive and coordinated program of indoor and outdoor activities that (c) complies with the program standards set out in Schedule G.
Observation: Licensing observed the toys, materials and climbing equipment in the outdoor play area. No toys, materials or equipment were suitable for school age children. In discussion with the staff two school aged children are registered in the program. Please ensure to provide toys and materials for school age to comply with schedule G. In addition minimal materials were observed for children 0-5 in care. This is a repeat contravention from inspections #CLAN-BBZUZN #CLAN-BCKV22 and #CLAN-BURQ4F
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure a comprehensive program of outdoor activities is provided for children from 0-12 years of age to comply with the requirements outlined in Schedule G of the CCLR.
Date to be Corrected: January 3, 2022
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: Upon reviewing the children's records, licensing was advised by a staff member that a child's record was not present at the facility. The staff explained that the child's record was given to the parent, as some information was missing and the record had not been returned. The serious risk to health and safety was discussed with the staff member and the Manager.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure all of the children's records are at the facility when the child is in attendance.
Date to be Corrected: December 16, 2021
RECORDS AND REPORTING: 19210 - CCLR s.58(1)(a) - A licensee must keep, for each child requiring extra support, a current care plan showing the following information: (a) the diagnoses relevant to the child's requirement for extra support, as made by health care professionals.
Observation: During the inspection Licensing observed that there was no care plan available for a child requiring extra support. In discussion with the staff member the child has attended the facility since the year before.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure a care plan for a child requiring extra support is located at the facility. If a care plan is not created a draft or notes are recommended to be added to the child's record.
Date to be Corrected: December 20, 2021
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