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: Observed an open hallway area which could be accessed by the children , this hall leads to an outside exit in a high traffic area. At review of the log book it is noted that on more than one occasion a child has tried to exit the room. Staff explained that to date this has not occurred.
Observed a staff attempting to enter the main entrance with an occupied double stroller , the stroller did not fit easily through the doorway and the staff required assistance.Of concern is the a child could become injuries while seated and being pushed through the tight space , also this could delay an immediate exit if evacuation were required.
Also discussed ensuring children do not have access to the staff room , space for use of electric kettle , , coffee maker , storage of purses.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure systems are developed whereby children do not have access to areas not intended for their use in order to reduce risk of injury and ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times.
Date to be Corrected: Nov 28, 2017
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: 13100 - DLSOP Active Play - The Licensee must develop and implement an Active Play Policy to engage children in daily active play, consisting of un-facilitated play and facilitated games and activities.
Observation: Observed children participating in outdoor play activities however an Active Play Policy had not yet been developed.Outdoor policy currently includes only 30 minutes of daily outdoor time.
Corrective Action(s): please ensure an Active Play Policy is developed as required by the DOLSOP.
Date to be Corrected: Dec 4, 2017
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: 13120 - DLSOP Active Play - The Licensee must develop and implement a Screen Use Policy to guide employees in the use of screen time activities.
Observation: Screen Time use was not observed within the program , discussed the requirement to develop and implement a screen time policy as set out in the DOLSOP. Reviewed the Standard of Practice with staff.
Corrective Action(s): please ensure policies are updated to included a Screen Time Policy , this policy and the Active Play policy should also be provided to families.
Date to be Corrected: Dec 4, 2017
HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE: 15030 - CCLR s.46(1) - A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene.
Observation: Children's individual hand towels are touching one another as the hooks are observed to be closely mounted, also noted that there are no toilet paper dispensers and children observed holding rolls attempting to dispense by hand. Liquid soap was also available only at one of the 5 sinks causing children to line up and use only the one sink.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure systems are in place to support children in their washroom routine in a healthy and hygienic manner.
Date to be Corrected: Nov 28, 2017
HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE: 15050 - CCALA s.7(1)(b)(i) - A licensee must do all of the following: (b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote (i) the health, safety and dignity of persons in care,
Observation: Diaper change table located next to shelf used to store lunches , the sink to support the diaper changing procedure is also used for handwashing, accessing for water to drink , washing food items.
Corrective Action(s): please ensure systems are in place which support health and hygiene practices as discussed.
Date to be Corrected: Nov 26, 2017
NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICES: 17120 - CCLR s.48(6) - A licensee must make available to parents information on the food and drink given to children.
Observation: Observed written documentation to support diaper changes within the Infant Toddler room , An electronic communication system is also used as observed, examples included when parents were informed to supply extra diapers etc. A system however was not in place to inform families on the food / drink intake amount.
Corrective Action(s): please ensure parents are informed on the food and drink given to their children.
Date to be Corrected: Nov 28, 2017
NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICES: 17130 - CCALA s.7(1)(b)(i) - A licensee must do all of the following: (b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote (i) the health, safety and dignity of persons in care,
Observation: Group Child Care ( < 36 months ) program places children into cribs with a bottle as confirmed by staff, discussed the risks associated with this practice.
Corrective Action(s): please ensure children are provided with opportunity to drink prior to being placed down to rest , bottle feeding in an important time for staff / child connection and ensures this aspect of programming is carried out in a healthy and safe manner.
Date to be Corrected: Nov 22, 2017
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