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 saw multiple areas within the main floor where gyproc and metal bracing is exposed making these areas non cleanable (porous) and unsafe for children. The areas included but are not limited to: main entry, kitchen, cubbies etc.
Corrective Action(s): These areas will need to be repaired and sealed (painted). The Licensee said she has applied with her strata corporation to have the work done and is awaiting a response. The Licensee is requested to submit a written plan of action, including time lines as to when the work will be finished, to the Licensing Officer by May 11, 2020.
Date to be Corrected: 11 May 2020
CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION: 14080 - CCLR s.40(1) - Subject to subsections (2) and (3), a licensee must not provide care for more than 13 hours each day to each child.
Observation: The Licensee informed the Licensing Officer that there are children in care who attend more than 13 hours per day.
Corrective Action(s): Licensing discussed with the Licensee various ways to address this requirement including applying for an exemption.
Date to be Corrected: May 4, 2020
CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION: 14360 - CCALA s.7(1)(b)(i) - A licensee must do all of the following: (b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote (i) the health, safety and dignity of persons in care,
Observation: In discussion with the Licensee it was determined that there is a child attending who is over 12 years of age. The Community Care and Assisted Living Act defines a child as "a person under the age of 13 years".
Corrective Action(s): Licensing discussed options as to how the Licensee could comply with this requirement including applying for a temporary retention.
Date to be Corrected: May 4, 2020
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