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Community Care Facilities Licensing
FACILITY INSPECTION REPORT
HEALTH & SAFETY
AFUN-B2MQLB

FACILITY NAME
Little Wonders Montessori Childcare Centre & Preschool Ltd.
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 #
TBIU-92XUB9
FACILITY ADDRESS
2884 Gladys Avenue
FACILITY PHONE
(604) 853-9998
CITY
Abbotsford
POSTAL CODE
V2S 3Y2
MANAGER
Kimberley-Ann Jandl

INSPECTION DATE
July 13, 2018
ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
TIME SPENT (HRS.)
3
ARRIVAL
09:50 AM
DEPARTURE
12:50 PM
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
# CHILDREN ENROLLED
80

Introduction

An unscheduled 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). Evidence for this report was based on the licensing officer’s observations, review of the facility records, and information provided by the facility staff at the time of inspection.
The following areas were reviewed:
· Licensing
· Physical Facility
· Staffing
· Policies and Procedures
· Care and Supervision
· Hygiene and Communicable Disease Control
· Medication
· Nutrition and Food Services
· Program
· Records and Reporting
As part of this Routine Inspection a Facility Risk Assessment Tool is completed and a copy is provided. The Risk Assessment includes non-compliance identified during the routine inspection, and a 3 year ‘historical’ review of the facility’s compliance and operation.
Visit the CCFL website at www.fraserhealth.ca/childcare for:
· Additional resources, and
· Links to the Legislation (CCALA and CCLR)

Contraventions
Previous Inspection - Contraventions observed on FIR #JCHE-AK4RGY have been corrected.
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: 11080 - CCLR s.15(1)(a) - A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are (a) of sturdy and safe construction, easy to clean and free from hazards.
Observation: The change pads that are in use the infant and toddler programs show significant signs of wear and tear with exposed padding. This reduces the cleaning of the surface which could pose a risk to the children in care. The Manager will ensure the surface had additional cover of a paper towel barrier until new mats can be ordered.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure equipment are easy to clean and free from hazards.
Date to be Corrected: August 10, 2018

PHYSICAL FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS: 11190 - CCLR s.16(4)(b) - A licensee must ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are (b) safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair.
Observation: On the outdoor play yard two boats are available for the children to play on. Several exposed nails were identified that could pose a risk to the children in care.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure equipment is free from hazards and in good repair.
Date to be Corrected: July 16, 2018

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: In the group child care program (30 months to school-age) plastic bags were stored and accessible to the children in this program. The fridge showed signs of dirt and debris and that staff relayed that it needed cleaned.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure objects are inaccessible that could be hazardous to the children in care.
Date to be Corrected: July 16, 2018

RECORDS AND REPORTING: 19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d) - A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Eight children's files were reviewed and one file had the Medication Practitioners name but not the phone number. The Manager researched the phone number during the inspection and updated the files.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure the children's files are complete including the name and phone number of a medical practitioner.
Date to be Corrected:


Comments

Practicum student from the Justice Institute and the LO observed thirty seven children in attendance during today's inspection participating in free play, outdoor activities, circle time, lunch time and transition to the bathroom.

Discussion surrounding care and supervision, tap flushing, and reportable incident reporting process occurred today. Some closet door latches and locks were found to be ineffective and alternate locks were attached. A care plan for a child in care was only assessable in one program and the Manager relayed that a copy would be placed in another classroom that the child also attends.

Plants growing over the fence in the play yard were identified as Bind Weed or Vine Weed and not a safety concern for the children in care. Continuous monitoring and research will occur surrounding the identity of this plant and the Manager will follow up with LO.

The bathrooms in the facility have some areas of cleanliness that need attention with regards to spider webs. The Manager will address this and relayed that this had been on her list to do. The fans in the facility could also use some cleaning.

Photo's of the children in the facility were accurate but could do with an update as some children have aged and changed in appearance.

Resources shared during today's inspection include Immunization Posters and Care and Supervision alert information.
Thank you for your time and cooperation during today's inspection.

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
Aug 10, 2018

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