The following information was discussed with the manager at the time of the inspection:
Supervision: The Director of Licensing Standards of Practice Active Play and Safe Play Spaces speak directly to active supervision. All staff must practice active supervision, a combination of close proximity and attention, watching, and listening. Staff must be able to move through and see the entire play space. All staff must know how many children are in care at all times. Licensing noted the "Safety Alert" bulletin regarding this, posted in the facility.
Reportable incidents: if a child is involved in a reportable incident, as per Schedule H of the Child Care Licensing Regulation, child care staff must report the incident to licensing within 24 hours. Child care staff are asked to call their Licensing Officer to make the report. If the Licensing Officer is unavailable please call (604) 587-3936 and ask to speak with the Regional Duty Licensing Officer. This telephone number is staffed during regular business hours.
Lead in the water: child care staff are being asked to help reduce the amount of lead children may be exposed to. Child care staff may do this by turning on the taps from which children access their drinking water for a few minutes every morning. A hand out regarding this topic was left with the manager.
During inspection children were engaged in free play which consisted of: free art; playing with cars on a mat; dramatic play; fine motor activities, etc. Children then took part in a circle with story and movement.
During inspection Licensing observed staff interacting with children while they were engaged in activities; giving warnings before transitions and assisting with problem solving when necessary. |