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Community Care Facilities Licensing
FACILITY INSPECTION REPORT
HEALTH & SAFETY
CLAN-C3VS3B

FACILITY NAME
Little Sprouts Montessori Daycare Centre
SERVICE TYPES
311 In-Home Multi-Age Child Care
FACILITY LICENSE #
NGIL-AMDP6G
FACILITY ADDRESS
4364 Moscrop St
FACILITY PHONE
(604) 367-3696
CITY
Burnaby
POSTAL CODE
V5G 2G2
MANAGER

INSPECTION DATE
June 08, 2021
ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
TIME SPENT (HRS.)
2.25
ARRIVAL
09:30 AM
DEPARTURE
11:45 AM
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), the Child Care Licensing Regulations (CCLR) and the relevant Director of Licensing Standards of Practice (DLSP). All care categories were inspected for compliance.

Contraventions
Previous Inspection - Not Applicable
Current Inspection - Items reviewed comply with the Act, regulations & standards of practice except for those noted on supplementary pages.

Observed Violations
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 the inspection Licensing observed the following in the facility:
-A recycling bin was present on the deck. Sharp cans were observed in the bin.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times.
Date to be Corrected: June 18, 2021

PHYSICAL FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS: 11020 - CCLR s.13(2) - A licensee must ensure that the community care facility and the furniture, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.
Observation: During the inspection the following was observed the facility:
-the tables and chairs had marks on them, were missing paint and were showing signs of wear. These marks could harbour bacteria. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-BLRQQC
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure the facility is clean and in good repair.
Date to be Corrected: June 25, 2021

PHYSICAL FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS: 11160 - CCLR s.16(3)(a) - A licensee must ensure that the entire outdoor play area is (a) enclosed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and will ensure that children are free of harm.
Observation: During the inspection the following was observed the facility:
-the deck had peeling paint and wood was exposed, this could cause splintering. In discussion with the Licensee she stated she painted the deck last year. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-BLRQQC
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure the outdoor play area is free from harm.
Date to be Corrected: June 25, 2021

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: During the inspection licensing observed the following:
-A cell phone with a charging cord was plugged into a wall and this was located on the floor. This cord could present a potential hazard.
-several rusty anchors were affixed to the steps in the backyard. Rust could present a potential health hazard.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure children do not have access to any objects or substances that are hazardous to their health and safety.
Date to be Corrected: June 18, 2021

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 the record of fire drills. A drill was not recorded for the month of May. In discussion with the Licensee she stated the drill was practiced but was not recorded.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure that a record of fire drills practiced is recorded for each month.
Date to be Corrected: June 25, 2021

MEDICATION: 16010 - CCLR s.53(1)(a) - If a licensee has agreed with a parent to give a child any medication prescribed by a medical practitioner or provided by the parent, the licensee and his or her employees must ensure that the medication is (a) administered to the child in the amount and at the times specified by the child's parent or in the child's record or care plan.
Observation: The contents in the first aid kit was reviewed. Items with a drug identification number (DIN) were located in the first aid kit. The Licensee did not have a medical authorization to administer this medication to the children.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure any items that have a DIN number and, will be used on the children have a medical authorization form prior to application.
Date to be Corrected: June 25, 2021

RECORDS AND REPORTING: 19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c) - A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (c) daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure.
Observation: Licensing observed that the attendance record was not filled out for each of the days the children were in attendance in June.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure attendance records are complete.
Date to be Corrected: June 18, 2021


Comments

At the inspection dated June 8, 2021 there were 8 children, and the Licensee and a family member was present. At this inspection the above noted contraventions were identified. Please send a written response by June 25, 2021 outlining how the above noted contraventions have been corrected. As part of this Routine Inspection a Facility Risk Assessment Tool is completed and a copy was sent to the Licensee.

The following education/recommendations were provided:

-The reportable incident reporting procedure.
-The current COVID-19 protocols that are in place
-Active supervision
-The children dry their hands with toilet paper. Due to it's fragile nature, the toilet paper disintegrated into many pieces. Using paper towels was recommended.
-Please ensure emergency supplies are accessible to be prepared in case of an emergency.

The inspection findings were reviewed with the Licensee at the inspection. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the inspection report and the risk assessment were completed at the Burnaby FHA office. The report was written in 1 hour and this is included in the report. A copy of these documents were sent to the Licensee.
If you have any questions regarding this report please contact me.

Action Required by Licensee/ManagerAction Required by Licensing Staff
Take corrective action to bring facility into complianceNo action required
Due Date
Jun 25, 2021

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