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 the following was observed inside the facility:
-several power bars had exposed electrical outlets.
-a broken outlet cover was observed
-a montessori board was propped against the wall. This was over four feet tall, although this board is lightweight it may present a potential falling hazard.
During the inspection the following was observed outside the facility:
-two pieces of wood trim were propped up against the metal fence. These had nails and screws attached to them. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times.
Date to be Corrected: Mar 10, 2020
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: Two shelves showed signs of damage on the outside
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure the furniture is in good condition
Date to be Corrected: Mar 31, 2020
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 the following was observed inside the facility:
-several chemicals were located under the sink in the art room. These include shaving cream, comet, lysol and hairspray. One area is blocked off from the children but the other area is open. The concern to health and safety was discussed with the staff.
-the metal heater was hot to the touch and the temperature was measured at 96.9 degrees Celsius. This is a potential burning hazard. This was corrected during the inspection.
-Rust on the overflow drain in the sink. This is a serious health and safety hazard. Active supervision was recommended until the rust is removed. Please correct by March 17, 2020
During the inspection the following was observed outside the facility:
-rust was noted on many of the poles on the perimeter of the outdoor play area. This is located at the children's level. This could cause a potential health hazard. Active supervision was recommended until the rust is removed. Please correct by March 17, 2020
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure children do not have access to any objects or substances that are harmful to their health
Date to be Corrected: March 4, 2020
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: 13080 - CCALA s.19 - If a person prepays part of the cost of services provided by a class of community care facilities designated by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, the licensee must, at the time of the prepayment, deliver to the person a written statement setting out the terms and conditions on which a refund of all or any of the prepayment will be made.
Observation: The repayment agreement was reviewed. The facility accepts post dated checks as a form of payment. There is no written policy that states that post dated cheques will be returned if a parent chooses to withdraw the child from the program at an earlier date.
Corrective Action(s): Please update the repayment policy to include information on how prepayment will be refunded if the parents choose to prepay by cheque and withdraw early from the program.
Date to be Corrected: Mar 17, 2020
RECORDS AND REPORTING: 19260 - CCLR s.58(2)(b) - The licensee must (b) review the care plan at least once each year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.
Observation: Three children require emergency medication. The individual care plans were reviewed. The care plans have not been reviewed on an annual basis
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure care plans are reviewed on an annual basis
Date to be Corrected: Mar 17, 2020
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