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Community Care Facilities Licensing
FACILITY INSPECTION REPORT
HEALTH & SAFETY
SVAA-C3LRRN

FACILITY NAME
Kids & Company Port Moody
SERVICE TYPES
301 Group Child Care (under 36 months)
302 Group Child Care (30 months to school age)
305 Group Child Care (School Age)
FACILITY LICENSE #
LOLA-9GWRFM
FACILITY ADDRESS
220 Brew St
FACILITY PHONE
(604) 492-1075
CITY
Port Moody
POSTAL CODE
V3H 0E6
MANAGER
Yam Pangeni

INSPECTION DATE
June 02, 2021
ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
TIME SPENT (HRS.)
1.5
ARRIVAL
10:15 AM
DEPARTURE
11:45 AM
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
# OBSERVED IN CARE

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). All areas of the facility were inspected 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: 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


Comments

At this inspection there were 68 children and 14 staff present. At this inspection the above noted contraventions were identified. Action required by the manager include a written response addressing the contraventions and action required by the LO will be to review the response. As part of this Routine Inspection a Facility Risk Assessment Tool is completed and a copy is provided.

The following education/recommendations were discussed:
Staffing plan - refer to Schedule E of CCLR for staffing qualifications in each program
Summer heat safety - ensuring children have hats available, sunscreen and water bottles available when outside
Checking outdoor equipment that need to be repaired/replaced
Ensuring broken toys and unused equipment are discarded/put away
Diaper mat storage

The contents of this report was discussed with the manager and a copy was emailed on June 2, 2021.


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

Action Required by Licensee/ManagerAction Required by Licensing Staff
Take corrective action to bring facility into complianceNo action required
Due Date
Jun 09, 2021

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