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: LO observed and discussed the following with the Licensee. All below items were accessible to the children:
- spray paint bottle (rust paint) was stored with other art supplies.
- air freshener and various perfume spray bottles stored over the toilet shelf.
- 3ft high wooden storage unit was placed on top of a table (2ft high); this storage unit was located right against a playpen used for napping
-gardening hose and seasonal furniture were within the outdoor play area; posing tripping and fall hazard
Corrective Action(s): Ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are in care.
Date to be Corrected: Feb 9, 2024
PHYSICAL FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS: 11080 - CCLR s.15(1)(a) - A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are (a) of sturdy and safe construction, easy to clean and free from hazards.
Observation: LO observed and discussed the following with the Licensee:
- Sleeping equipment,i.e. folded mats are used and stored within a ottoman with their beddings on them. All mats and beddings were touching each other.
- Diaper changing mat: single fabric cover is used, not allowing to be sanitized/disinfected after each diaper change.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure appropriate supplies that are easy to clean are provided to the children.
Date to be Corrected:
HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE: 15010 - CCLR s.14(4)(a) - A licensee, other than a licensee who provides a care program described as either Preschool (30 Months to School Age) or Group Child Care (School Age), must have in a community care facility a sturdy surface for changing diapers, located outside the food preparation area, next to (a) a covered container for soiled clothing.
Observation: LO observed that diapering area had no garbage can with a cover.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure that a covered container is available next to diapering area.
Date to be Corrected: Feb 9, 2024
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