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Community Care Facilities Licensing
FACILITY INSPECTION REPORT
HEALTH & SAFETY
KMBH-D46TFD
FACILITY NAME
Brighter Minds Childcare Centre Ltd		SERVICE TYPES
302 Group Child Care (30 months to school age)
FACILITY LICENSE #
NNAL-9EHVDL
FACILITY ADDRESS
7035 142nd St		FACILITY PHONE
(604) 590-3454
CITY
Surrey		POSTAL CODE
V3W 5N4		MANAGER
Harjinder Baath
INSPECTION DATE
April 09, 2024		ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
TIME SPENT (HRS.)
1.5
ARRIVAL
01:45 PM		DEPARTURE
03:15 PM		ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine		# OBSERVED IN CARE
Introduction

An unscheduled routine inspection was conducted to assess compliance with the Community Care and Assisted Living Act (CCALA), Child Care Licensing Regulation (CCLR), and Director of Licensing Standards of Practice (DLSP). All categories of care and services were inspected for compliance
Contraventions
Previous Inspection -
Current Inspection - Items reviewed comply with the Act, regulations & standards of practice except for those noted on supplementary pages.
Observed Violations
LICENSING: 10070 - CCLR s.11(4) - A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility the certificate, or a copy of the certificate, of any educator or assistant employed to work in the community care facility.
Observation: Two staff who have Certificates do not have their information posted.
Corrective Action(s): Manager stated that they would post staff Certificates.
Date to be Corrected:

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: -Rat bait boxes were accessible to the children within the outdoor play space.
-No toilet paper holder available within one of the bathroom stalls. Manager stated that the children like to take them off and it likely hiding.
Corrective Action(s): Manager stated that they would move the bait boxes from the outdoor play area. They would also find the toilet paper holder and place it back.
Date to be Corrected:

STAFFING: 12210 - CCLR s.23(1)(a) - A licensee must ensure that children have at all times immediate access to an employee who (a) holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate, provided on completion of a course that meets the requirements of Schedule C.
Observation: There are two staff who walk to pick up children from school. One staff has an expired First Aid Certificate and the other staff, Licensing could not confirm if they had their First Aid as there was no confirmation provided within their file.
Corrective Action(s): Manager stated that they would ensure the staff who conducts the pick up carry a valid first aid. Manager will also update staff files.
Date to be Corrected:


Comments

At the inspection dated April 9, 2024, there were 18 children and 3 staff present.
At this inspection, the above noted contraventions were identified. As Manager has indicate they action plan at the time of inspection, no written response is required.
As part of this Routine Inspection a Facility Risk Assessment Tool was completed.

While on site, the following was discussed:
-Mindful of storage and topple hazards
-Discussed cleaning and sanitizing, soap and water first, sanitizing, ensuring to follow instructions on label in regard to use.
-Recommended that Staff information be posted by the entry so parents can see information.
-Discussed file requirements for students and volunteers.

Findings reviewed with Manager/staff

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

Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Action Required by Licensee/ManagerAction Required by Licensing Staff
Take corrective action to bring facility into complianceNo action required
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