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Community Care Facilities Licensing
FACILITY INSPECTION REPORT
HEALTH & SAFETY
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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 Ave
FACILITY PHONE
(604) 853-9998
CITY
Abbotsford
POSTAL CODE
V2S 3Y2
MANAGER
Kimberley-Ann Jandl

INSPECTION DATE
November 10, 2020
ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
TIME SPENT (HRS.)
1.6
ARRIVAL
09:30 AM
DEPARTURE
11:10 AM
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
# OBSERVED IN CARE
46

Introduction

Todays visit was for a scheduled routine inspection which 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 - Contraventions observed on FIR #LVIA-BJ4U4K 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: 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: These items were observed during inspection:
-Bleach/water bottles in 2 rooms were very low or empty. Manager stated that the staff make 125ml each morning. This is not sufficient for required and frequent cleaning in the classrooms each day. It was stated that staff regularly replace the bleach solution and add a piece of tape with the time and date however, that was not shown on any of the spray bottles.
-The system for ensuring that enhanced cleaning protocols are completed is inconsistently followed. Staff are not completing twice daily cleaning as indicated on the list in the classrooms.
-One electrical outlet which was accessible to children, was exposed with the plug cover on a table nearby. This was corrected during inspection.
-One fridge containing children's food, had a thermometer which listed it as 10C. Licensing placed their thermometer in the fridge for over 10 minutes and confirmed the fridge temperature at 9C.
Corrective Action(s): Please address the above observations to ensure a healthy and safe environment while children are under supervision of employees.
Date to be Corrected: November 12th, 2020

PHYSICAL FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS: 11020 - CCLR s.13(2) - A licensee must ensure that the community care facility and the furniture, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.
Observation: Observed during inspection:
-The facility has 9 available toilets and 8 sinks in the bathrooms. 1 toilet and 1 sink were out of order. Manager says that these are not included in the required amount, but have a plan to repair the sink in the near future. An additional sink which is included, had a clogged drain causing the dirty water to pool in the sink accessible to children in care.
-Nap mats in 3 rooms had cracking and missing vinyl, exposing the foam below, this makes it difficult to sanitize between uses.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure that the furniture, equipment and fixtures are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.
Date to be Corrected: November 20, 2020

HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE: 15030 - CCLR s.46(1) - A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene.
Observation: These items were observed during inspection:
-The change mat in the bathroom was covered while licensing was on site with plastic wrapped around it, and taped underneath, this makes it difficult to sanitize.
-No system to ensure the facility's procedure of having visitors/parents sanitize or wash hands upon entry of the facility is followed.
-There is no running water in some of the classrooms. Hand sanitizer is available in those classrooms for staff, however, it is inaccessible to children in the event that they should need it after using a tissue or putting hands in their mouth. Additionally, it was identified that staff are not sanitizing their hands prior to providing water to children.
Corrective Action(s): Please review your systems for cleaning, sanitizing, and for hand hygiene to ensure that you establish a program that instructs children in and practice the rules of, health and hygiene.
Date to be Corrected: November 12, 2020


Comments

Summary of Inspection:
Comments:
The COVID-19 Pre-screening was done prior to inspection, and a COVID-19 Infection Control assessment was completed on site.
Today’s inspection was conducted by 2 licensing officers for training purposes. There were 46 children children and 14 staff present.

At this inspection the above noted contraventions were identified.
Licensee is required to submit a corrective action plan to address the contraventions by November 20. 2020, to be reviewed by Licensing.

The following was discussed:
- One first aid kit had antiseptic wipes with a DIN number on it, please ensure to check all first aid kits, and label for staff use or removed from the kit.
-Use of food gloves for changing diapers.
-During Covid-19 please ensure there are sufficient sanitizing and hand hygiene systems in place.
-The outdoor play toys appeared to be overdue for a cleaning in the infant play area, please review your cleaning schedule for outdoor toys and equipment.

Resources given today:
-Up-to-date COVID-19 Resource Package

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

Further websites:
BCCDC for Covid-19 information: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19

The contents of this inspection report was reviewed with the Manager prior to the inspection report being written off-site, therefore no signature attached.
A copy of the report was provided to the facility by email to the address given today.
If you have any concerns or further questions regarding the content of this report, please contact your Licensing Officer.

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
Nov 20, 2020

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