PHYSICAL FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS: 11080 - CCLR s.15(1)(a) - A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are (a) of sturdy and safe construction, easy to clean and free from hazards.
Observation: While on site the following were observed:
-sharp knife in kitchen drawer, within reach of the children- corrected on site
-bike with broken edges on front fender and back fender- corrected on site
-large bucket outside with broken edges within reach of the children- corrected on site
-nap mats with torn corners, which make the mats difficult to sanitize- Licensee states will have them repaired by February 5, 2019
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure all equipment, furniture and supplies are free from hazards and are easy to clean
Date to be Corrected: February 5, 2019, 2019
STAFFING: 12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b) - 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: (b) character references in respect of the person.
Observation: Two out of four files reviewed were missing references. The Licensee stated that she did talk to other people who had worked with the staff previously.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure all staff have 3 references on file that have been checked by Licensee.
Date to be Corrected: February 11, 2019
STAFFING: 12060 - CCLR s.19(1)(c) - 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: (c) a record of the person's work history.
Observation: One out of four staff files reviewed was missing a resume.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure all staff have a resume on file.
Date to be Corrected: February 4, 2019
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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One out of four staff files reviewed was missing immunization status. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure all staff have immunization status documented on file.
Date to be Corrected: Today
STAFFING: 12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a) - A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as (a) an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry,
Observation: Although all staff do have current certification, it needs to be validated online through the ECE registry in Victoria.
Corrective Action(s): Please validate all staff's credentials online and keep proof of validation on file.
Date to be Corrected: February 8, 2019.
STAFFING: 12160 - CCLR s.20(1) - The licensee must not permit a person over the age of 12 to be ordinarily present on the premises of a community care facility while children are present, unless the person is of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for that person.
Observation: One person who lives in the home has applied for a criminal record check through Victoria, but has not yet received the results.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure all people over 12 who live in the home have a current criminal record check.
Date to be Corrected: As soon as possible.
RECORDS AND REPORTING: 19190 - CCLR s.57(3)(a) - A licensee must have in writing from a parent, and maintain at the community care facility, consent (a) to call a medical practitioner or ambulance in case of accident or illness if the parent cannot immediately be reached.
Observation: Two of the five children's files reviewed were missing parental consent to seek medical attention if required.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure all children's files have parental consent to seek medical attention.
Date to be Corrected: February 1, 2019
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