LICENSING: 10060 - CCLR s.11(3) - When advertising or otherwise offering services to the public, a licensee must identify the care program being offered.
Observation: Upon reviewing registration files, Licensing observed that 2 care programs were being offered to families: preschool and group child care, although the facility is only licensed for Group Child Care (30 mos to SA).
Corrective Action(s): Registration forms should reflect the licensed service type.
Date to be Corrected: October 7, 2022
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: Within the outdoor play space, Licensing observed the following:
-a ladder against the wooden fence
-a bench that was up right and leaning against the outdoor storage
-not enough pea gravel under and around play structures to cushion falls and reduce injuries
As per the Manager, the ladder is tied to the fence, but is willing to store it away. The Manager has also stated that more pea gravel has been ordered.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times.
Date to be Corrected: October 10, 2022
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: Licensing observed cleaning and sanitizing supplies both in the kitchen and washroom that are accessible and hazardous to children. Manager has stated that the washroom door stays open but is considered the 3rd bathroom for the group and that children know not to enter the kitchen area with a visible barrier.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure that these hazardous subtances are stored out of children's reach or stored in a child-proof manner.
Date to be Corrected: Immediately
STAFFING: 12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a) - A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as (a) an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the system maintained by the early childhood educator registry. (Educator or assistant certificate validation)
Observation: Upon reviewing staff files, 1 staff's ECE certification has expired. As per the staff, they have submitted their application renewal to the ECE Registry on Sept.6. The Manager is aware that an exemption can be requested for this staff, but has not done so.
This is a repeat contravention.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure that staff certifications are current.
Date to be Corrected: October 14, 2022
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: 13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(c) - A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment].
Observation: Licensing observed that a fire drill was not recorded for the month of September 2022. The Manager confirmed that one had been done, but not recorded.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure that a fire drill is recorded monthly.
Date to be Corrected: October 7, 2022
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: 13060 - CCLR s.56(1)(d) - A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (d) written policies and procedures that are intended to guide employees in the care and supervision of children.
Observation: As per the Manager, there is no Active Play Policy or Screen Use Policy available at the facility.
Corrective Action(s): Develop and implement both an Active Play Policy and Screen Use Policy.
Date to be Corrected: October 14, 2022
RECORDS AND REPORTING: 19060 - CCLR s.57(1)(a)(b)(c) - A licensee must keep current records for each child showing (a) the information set out in subsection (2), (b) if applicable, the information and agreements set out in subsections (2.1) and (2.2), and (c) the consents referred to in subsection (3).
Observation: Upon reviewing 5 children's files, Licensing observed 2 children were missing start dates and 2 children were missing sexes.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure that all children's files are complete with the required information.
Date to be Corrected: October 14, 2022
RECORDS AND REPORTING: 19260 - CCLR s.58(2)(b) - The licensee must (b) review the care plan at least once each year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.
Observation: As per the Manager, an updated care plan is not in place for a child requiring extra support who has returned to the program since after the Summer. The Manager is in consultation with the child's parents to review the previous care plan and to develop and implement an updated one.
Corrective Action(s): Review care plans annually and ensure a care plan is available at the facility.
Date to be Corrected: October 24, 2022
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