LICENSING: 10070 - CCLR s.11(4) - A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility the certificate, or a copy of the certificate, of any educator or assistant employed to work in the community care facility.
Observation: Two staff were working in the facility. One staff certificate was not posted in a prominent place.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure staff certificates are posted in a prominent place.
Date to be Corrected: June 10, 2022
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: The following was observed in the facility:
-several electrical outlet covers were missing
-only one bleach bottle was observed another bleach bottle must be used in the washroom to reduce the potential for cross contamination.
-a gap between the garage and the door was observed. This could be a potential hazard.
-a picnic table and a slide were placed on the enclosed outdoor area. The table was placed next to the glass walls creating a potential climbing hazard. The slide was placed within 6 feet of the glass wall. A 6 foot fall zone must be observed around the slide.
In addition, Licensing observed an interaction with one of the children. A staff member had a child on their lap and they were placing a jacket on the child. While placing the child's arm in the jacket, the staff member let the child go and he fell forward twice. The staff member caught the child. Licensing spoke to the staff on site.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure a healthy and safe environment is being provided at all times.
Date to be Corrected: May 27, 2022
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 that the mirrors and windows in the play areas were not clean and had streak mark and hand prints. This is a repeat contravention from inspections #CLAN-C3ETDZ and #CLAN-CCJSN3
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure the facility equipment and fixtures are clean.
Date to be Corrected: May 27, 2022
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:
-A window in the nap room was open. This could present a falling hazard. Window limiters are recommended to restrict the amount the window can be opened
-A sharp knife was in a top drawer, this was accessible to the children
-A toilet brush without a cover was located on the floor next to the toilet
-The garage door right next to the play area was open. The garage contained many items including cans of paint and chemical foam. Licensing asked the staff to lock the door and the staff was not sure where the key was located. Please provide active supervision around this area until this is corrected.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure children do not have access to any objects or substances that are harmful to their health and safety.
Date to be Corrected: May 27, 2022
STAFFING: 12210 - CCLR s.23(1)(a) - A licensee must ensure that children have at all times immediate access to an employee who (a) holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate, provided on completion of a course that meets the requirements of Schedule C.
Observation: One staff members first aid certificate was observed as expired. She said she renewed her first aid but this was not observed on site.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure first aid is valid and that documentation to confirm this is available for review.
Date to be Corrected: May 30, 2022
RECORDS AND REPORTING: 19320 - CCLR s.59(a) - In respect of a record referred to in this Division, a licensee must (a) keep in a single place at the community care facility the records referred to in sections 56 to 58.
Observation: Licensing observed many staff records on site. A staff currently working at the facility did not have a record on site. In discussion with the staff member she stated she was an Early Childhood Educator and completed all of the documentation. This is a serious health and safety risk to children in care.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure staff records are on site and available for review prior to the staff starting work at the facility.
Date to be Corrected: May 23, 2022
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