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Community Care Facilities Licensing
FACILITY INSPECTION REPORT
HEALTH & SAFETY
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FACILITY NAME
Bridges Childcare and Learning Centre - Applewood
SERVICE TYPES
310 Multi-Age Child Care
FACILITY LICENSE #
TGAL-8Y4M4H
FACILITY ADDRESS
19109 59th Ave
FACILITY PHONE
(778) 384-9353
CITY
Surrey
POSTAL CODE
V3S 7M9
MANAGER
Corena Violaris

INSPECTION DATE
July 03, 2019
ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
TIME SPENT (HRS.)
2.5
ARRIVAL
09:00 AM
DEPARTURE
11:30 AM
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
# OBSERVED IN CARE
8

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 areas of the facility 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
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: There were two poles sticking out of the grass area that are not visible and posing tripping hazard. One of the poles has sharp edges from the top that could cause serious injury.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure to provide safe and healthy environment to all children in care.
Date to be Corrected: July 5, 2019

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: The big wooden house play structure in the outdoor play area was broken from parts and showing signs of wear that has sharp edges posing risk of injury.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure facility is clean and in good repair when children are in care.
Date to be Corrected: July 10, 2019

PHYSICAL FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS: 11230 - CCLR s.47 - A licensee must ensure that any heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius.
Observation: The washroom tap water that was accessible to children was measured 56.1 degree Celsius.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure that the heated water accessible to children must be no more than 49 degree Celsius.
Date to be Corrected: July 4, 2019

STAFFING: 12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a) - A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (a) a criminal record check for the person.
Observation: Review of 3 staff files observed that one staff has expired CRC on file.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure all staff files are complete and up to date.
Date to be Corrected: Please provide a health & safety plan by June 5, 2019. Children cannot be left alone with the staff until copy of staff CRC is obtained.

STAFFING: 12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f) - A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.
Observation: Review of 3 staff files observed one staff was missing immunization status on file.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure staff files are complete.
Date to be Corrected: July 10, 2019

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: 13010 - CCLR s.22(1)(a) - A licensee must have all of the following: (a) emergency exits and a fire drill system approved by a local assistant within the meaning of the Fire Services Act.
Observation: The fire extinguisher posted in "green room" has expired service tag and needs recertification.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure fire drill system is approved by the meaning of Fire Services Act.
Date to be Corrected: July 5, 2019

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: Review of fire drill records observed that there was no documentation for June 2019 fire drill.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure facility documents are complete and up to date.
Date to be Corrected: July 10, 2019

RECORDS AND REPORTING: 19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(a) - A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a) name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status.
Observation: Review of 5 children files observed that one child was missing medical insurance plan on file and two children were missing immunization status on file.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure children files are complete
Date to be Corrected: July 10, 2019

RECORDS AND REPORTING: 19080 - CCLR s.57(2)(b) - A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility.
Observation: Review of 5 children files observed one child was missing date of enrollment on file.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure children files are complete
Date to be Corrected: July 10, 2019

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: Review of attendance records observed that there was only 4 children signed in at the time of inspection but there was 8 children in attendance. Manager stated that they sign children in when they move to the main entrance room where sign in/out sheet is typically placed.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure attendance records are complete and children are signed in/out immediately after they arrive or leave.
Date to be Corrected: July 4, 2019

RECORDS AND REPORTING: 19160 - CCLR s.57(2)(i) - A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (i) a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency.
Observation: Review of 5 children files observed that 2 children were missing photograph or digital image to identify the child in case of emergency. Manager stated that they have requested this information form the family.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure children files are complete
Date to be Corrected: July 10, 2019


Comments

At the inspection dated July 4, 2019 there were 8 children and 1 staff present. At this inspection the above noted contraventions were identified. As part of this Routine Inspection a Facility Risk Assessment Tool is completed and a copy is provided. A response in writing is required to be submitted to Licensing by the date below, outlining how the contravention(s) have been addressed. A follow up inspection may be conducted due to the number and nature of the contraventions.

Action Required by Licensee/ManagerAction Required by Licensing Staff
Take corrective action to bring facility into compliance, Provide a written response to LicensingNo action required
Due Date
Jul 15, 2019

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