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: Due to the extreme heat this summer the Manager has installed a portable air conditioner which sits on a tabletop. The air conditioner is located in the group child care (30 months to school age) program. The unit is unstable and there is the potential for it to fall onto an individual.
Corrective Action(s): The Manager said she would remove the air conditioner as it is no longer needed.
Date to be Corrected: 7 September 2021
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: The following items need to be addressed:
1) the Manager said she has been actively looking to hire a company to come in and paint the walls however she has been unable to secure a company at this time. The walls and window frames have peeling paint and/or drywall mud (where the Manager has started to address the issue).
2) in the group child care (30 months to school age) program there are 3 adult sized, black chairs. Two of the chairs are in need of repair (ripped and exposed foam) and one is beginning to show signs of wear.
Corrective Action(s): The Manager will continue to try and secure the services of a company for painting and if unsuccessful she will need to ensure the peeling paint and areas of mud are repaired and sealed in order for proper cleaning and sanitizing.
The Manager said she would remove the chairs and have them repaired.
Date to be Corrected: 7 September 2021
PHYSICAL FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS: 11090 - CCLR s.15(1)(b) - A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are (b) located so as not to block or hamper an exit in the case of fire or other emergency.
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): In the group child care (school age) program licensing noted equipment, on wheels, was placed in front of an exit door.
Corrective Action(s): The Manager relocated this item during the course of the inspection.
Date to be Corrected: 24 August 2021
PHYSICAL FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS: 11160 - CCLR s.16(3)(a) - A licensee must ensure that the entire outdoor play area is (a) enclosed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and will ensure that children are free of harm.
Observation: In the outdoor area at the south end of the playground the ground has eroded over time and there is now a gap of approximately 3" at the base of the fence in which a child could get stuck.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure ongoing maintenance occurs and any gaps are enclosed to prevent entrapment.
Date to be Corrected: 7 September 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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing observed hand sanitizer located in the main entryway both indoors and outdoors. These items are accessible to children and the manufacturer's recommendation is to keep out of children's reach.
Corrective Action(s): The Manager indicated that the hand sanitizer is for families and not children. Ensure all hand sanitizers are out of reach of children.
Date to be Corrected: 24 August 2021
CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION: 14020 - CCLR s.34(2)(a) - Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that (a) children attending a community care facility are divided into groups, with each group having no more children than that permitted in Schedule E.
Observation: There were children attending the group child care (school age) program who have not started school. The Manager said she was of the understanding that the children were enrolled to start school in September and therefore thought they could attend the program. Discussion occurred regarding this requirement and the Manager will apply for temporary placements for these children.
Corrective Action(s): The Manager is aware of the legislative requirements and will apply for a temporary placement for these children.
Date to be Corrected: 25 August 2021
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