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:
- During a walk through of the Toddler program, there were multiple backpacks by the door. The manager explained that these are usually stored in the cubbies. These backpacks can pose as a tripping hazard in the event of an emergency.
- The washroom in the same program had a big bin of children's rubber boots and part of the nap room was being used for storage.
- There was a hose that was unraveled in the playground which children had access to.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure items are put in storage and the play area is free of tripping hazards.
Date to be Corrected: June 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: The Toddler 2 classroom's washroom was observed to have bleach bottles accessible to the children and a diaper cream in an unlocked cabinet.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child.
Date to be Corrected: June 2, 2021
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: 13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b) - A licensee must have all of the following: (b) an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.
Observation: Emergency supplies were available in all of the classrooms. It was observed that some children only had one water bottle in their packs. This would not be sufficient for 72 hours. When asked about food and water for staff, the manager explained that there is extra food in the kitchen as well but water supplies will need to be acquired.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure that there is an emergency plan that sets out procedures to parepare for, respond to and recover from any emergency.
Date to be Corrected: June 16, 2021
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