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: The following were observed and discussed with the manager:
- Garbage bin with soiled diapers and paper towels was not covered. This is not considered a sanitary practice.
- Children's sleeping cots with fitted sheets/blankets are touching each other. Some strategies to store children's blanket differently was discussed to avoid any germ spreading between the cots.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are in care.
Date to be Corrected: April 28, 2020
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: LO observed and discussed the following with the manager:
Napping arrangement: currently there are 4 large playpens and 4 sleeping mats available within the naproom. LO noticed that all 4 playpens have been modified, i.e. plywood were placed on the bottom of the playpens. Also the mattresses used on these 4 playpens are very thin. LO discussed different options to provide safe sleep environment while maximizing the current nap room space.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure that children are provided with equipment, furniture and supplies that are sturdy, safe construction, easy to clean and free from hazard.
Date to be Corrected: May 1, 2020
HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE: 15030 - CCLR s.46(1) - A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene.
Observation: Handwashing for children: LO noticed children did not dry their hands using available paper towel after washing their hands. LO discussed about not sharing a hand towel among the children for this purpose, i.e. drying hands.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure to establish a program to instruct children in, and to practice the rules of, health and hygiene.
Date to be Corrected: April 21, 2020
RECORDS AND REPORTING: 19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d) - A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.
Observation: A child's file was reviewed; Dr's contact number was missing.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure all children's files are complete.
Date to be Corrected: April 24, 2020
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