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Community Care Facilities Licensing
FACILITY INSPECTION REPORT
HEALTH & SAFETY
SWAR-BQ3SRW
FACILITY NAME
Curious Kids Children's Center		SERVICE TYPES
301 Group Child Care (under 36 months)
302 Group Child Care (30 months to school age)
303 Preschool (30 months to school age)
305 Group Child Care (School Age)
FACILITY LICENSE #
LSEO-AUXNUS
FACILITY ADDRESS
27233 29A Ave		FACILITY PHONE
(604) 897-4582
CITY
Aldergrove		POSTAL CODE
V4W 3J7		MANAGER
Debbie Lemire
INSPECTION DATE
May 29, 2020		ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
TIME SPENT (HRS.)
1.5
ARRIVAL
10:40 AM		DEPARTURE
11:40 AM		ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine		# OBSERVED IN CARE
Introduction

A scheduled routine inspection was conducted to assess compliance with the Community Care and Assisted Living Act (CCALA), the Child care Licensing Regulations (CCLR) and the relevant Director of Licensing Standards of Practice (DLSP).
Risk screening was conducted prior to the inspection.
All areas of the facility were reviewed for compliance.

Contraventions
Previous Inspection -
Current Inspection - Items reviewed comply with the Act, regulations & standards of practice except for those noted on supplementary pages.
Observed Violations
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: Durining inspection, Licensing observed the following:
- Dangling cords in the Group Child Care (30 months to school age) program which pose a hazard for strangulation.
- Paint chipping on the walls in all program rooms - this is more of a concern inthe Group Child Care (under 36 month) program due to young children picking it off and putting in their mouth.
- Diaper change pad in GCC(30-sa) program has rips which causes concern for cross contamination.
- Storage of sleep mats and bedding in the GCC(30-sa) bathroom - also a concern for cross contamination of bodily fluids.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure a safe and healthy environment at all times and provide a corrective action plan to Licensing by the date below.
Date to be Corrected: June 5th 2020
Comments

Summary of Inspection

At today’s inspection there were 7 children on site between the 3 programs and 3 staff present.

Licensing reviewed the facility’s COVID-19 prevention strategies and noted the following:
- Health and safety system in place in response to Pandemic
- Hygiene practices are in line with Provincial Health Officer guidelines
- Physical distancing is encouraged where appropriate

At this inspection the above noted contraventions were identified.
Licensee is required to submit a corrective action plan to address the contravention/s
Licensing will review the corrective action plan
As part of this Routine Inspection a Facility Risk Assessment Tool was completed and a copy was provided.

The following education/recommendations were provided through discussion:
- Relocation of the sleep mats and sealing of the bedding to prevent cross contamination
- Having staff sign in children to limit parent access and cross contamination
- Active Play promotion by spending as much time outdoors as possible
- Promoting good hygiene practices

The following resources were provided at the time of inspection/by email. Facility has been receiving Licensing Officer’s emails:
- Covid-19 resource package
- How to wash hands posters

Visit the CCFL website at www.fraserhealth.ca/childcare
for additional resources, and links to the Legislation (CCALA and CCLR).

Further websites:
BCCDC for Covid-19 information: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19
Criminal Records Checks at:
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/crime-prevention/criminal-record-check
Appetite to Play at: https://www.appetitetoplay.com
Healthlink BC at: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/services-and-resources/healthlinkbc-files

The contents of this inspection report was reviewed with the staff on site prior to the inspection report being written off-site, therefore no signature attached.
A copy of the report was provided to the facility by email.
If you have any concerns or further questions regarding the content of this report, please contact your Licensing Officer. (Contact details provided)
Action Required by Licensee/ManagerAction Required by Licensing Staff
Take corrective action to bring facility into compliance, Provide a written response to LicensingNo action required
Due Date
Jun 05, 2020
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