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:
-Children's wash cloths are hung in the washroom. The washcloths are touching and spaced closely together. This could increase the risk of cross contamination.
-A garbage can in the classroom contains a paper made lid that is easy to remove. Used tissues were observed in the garbage.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided to the children at all times.
Date to be Corrected: September 28, 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: A staff bag was located at the children's level. Contents in the bag could present a potential 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: September 27, 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: The staff records were reviewed. One of the staff records did not have a site specific criminal record check. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-CL9U8K
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure staff records are complete.
Date to be Corrected: October 12, 2023
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: Licensing arrived at the facility and observed the Manager greeting children at the gate outside the facility and taking them into the classroom. Licensing observed the staff certificates posted in the facility. The Manager's certificate is not current and expired in February 2023. In discussion with the Director she has applied for renewal but this is still in process. Other staff currently work in the facility.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure staff records are current. Uncertified staff are not permitted to be left alone with the children in care.
Date to be Corrected: October 12, 2023
CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION: 14020 - CCLR s.34(2)(a) - Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that (a) children attending a community care facility are divided into groups, with each group having no more children than that permitted in Schedule E.
Observation: During the inspection Licensing reviewed the attendance records. On September 22 it was observed that 9 children attended the facility. In addition it was observed that some children were signed in at 5:00 pm and then signed out at 5:18 pm. In discussion with the staff Licensing determined 2 school age children attend the program. The staff stated that one staff goes to pick up the 2 school age children at school while another staff remains at the facility with 8 children in care. The staff member who picks up the school age children plays at the school or park with the 2 school age children until 2 children located at the child care facility leave the program. This makes the total capacity of 10 children in care. Exceeding maximum capacity is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-C9GTMB
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure to maintain the maximum capacity of 8 children in care at all times. Please ensure you submit a plan to Licensing detailing how you are maintaining the licensed capacity.
Date to be Corrected: October 12, 2023
NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICES: 17120 - CCLR s.48(6) - A licensee must make available to parents information on the food and drink given to children.
Observation: In discussion with staff Licensing was informed that some of the children eat lunch provided by the facility. A lunch menu is not posted at the facility.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure parents are provided information on the food and drink that is given to the children.
Date to be Corrected: September 28, 2023
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