| Unlicensed - Leap for Joy - Complaint Information |
| General Details | |
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| Facility Type | Unlicensed Child Care - 900 |
| Investigation Completed | October 21, 2022 |
| Reason for Investigation | - Licensing |
| Report of Findings |
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| Community Care Facilities Licensing (CCFL) received information that the care being provided at this address may require a Community Care Facility Licence. Licensing Officers inspected the premise on October 17, 2022, and determined that care was being provided to 30 preschool aged children by caregiver and 6 additional adults. Licensing determined Nadine Knelson was operating an unlicensed facility in contravention of the Community Care and Assisted Living Act (CCALA) at Yarrow Community Hall. All areas of the complaint were fully investigated. Evidence was received and interviewed, an inspection of the physical facility was conducted. The following contravention was cited: -Community Care Assisted Living Act section 5(b) Operating or advertising without a licence The operator is required to immediately cease and desist or reduce the number of children in care to no more than two children unrelated to her or a sibling group. The Licensing Officer will conduct a follow up inspection to confirm ongoing compliance. |
| Substantiated Contraventions: Evidence for this summary report is based on a combination of the Licensing Officer’s observations, a review of facility records and information provided by the facility staff at the time of the investigation. |
| Observed Violations/Contraventions: A summary of the violations found during the complaint investigation are listed below. |
| Code | Category/Description |
|---|---|
| 50020 - CCALA s.5(b) | A person who does not hold a licence must not (b) provide, or hold themselves out as providing, care in a community care facility. Observation: Observed more than two (2) children in care not related by blood or marriage Corrective action: Corrective action is required To be corrected by: Tuesday October 18, 2022 |
| Actions Required by Licensee/Operator | |
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| - Operator to immediately reduce number of children or persons receiving care to 1 or 2 who are not related by blood or marriage to the person. |
| Action Required by Licensing Officer or Medical Health Officer | |
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| - Conduct follow up inspection to confirm ongoing compliance |
