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: During inspection Licensing observed the following:
Indoor area:
-Content of the staff bathroom and hot water tank closet were accessible to children as the exterior door locks were broken. The manager contacted the building manager, and repairs began during the inspection.
-Diaper creams were stored within children's reach. Manager corrected this during inspection.
-Some of the mats used for sleeping are torn at the edges and cannot be sanitized effectively.
Outdoor area:
-The outdoor carpet edges were curled at two corners, creating a potential tripping hazard. Staff removed the carpet during inspection
-The carpet used to cover the base of the deck posts had loose strings coming out of it. One piece of detached string was observed on the floor. Staff corrected this during inspection
Corrective Action(s): Manager said the sleep mats will be repaired.
Date to be Corrected:
RECORDS AND REPORTING: 19030 - CCLR s.55(2)(a) - A licensee must notify the medical health officer within 24 hours after (a) a child is involved in, or may have been involved in, a reportable incident described in Schedule H while under the care or supervision of the licensee.
Observation: Licensee did not notify the licensing officer within 24 hours of a reportable incident related to service delivery, per CCLR Schedule H. This was documented in the minor incident log book.
Corrective Action(s): Manager said reportable incidents will be reported within 24 hours.
Date to be Corrected:
RECORDS AND REPORTING: 19220 - CCLR s.58(1)(b) - A licensee must keep, for each child requiring extra support, a current care plan showing the following information: (b) the courses of action recommended by health care professionals to address the needs of the child requiring extra support.
Observation: No care plan was available for one child requiring emergency medication. Manager could verbally explain why the medication is used, but was unable to explain the circumstances under which it would need to be administered.
Corrective Action(s): Manager said the care plan will be updated and a copy will be kept in the child’s file.
Date to be Corrected: 6 May 2025
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