| Building Blocks Daycare - Complaint Information |
| General Details | |
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| Facility Type | Child Care - 300 |
| Investigation Completed | January 10, 2023 |
| Reason for Investigation | - Staffing - Care and supervision |
| Report of Findings |
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| Licensing received a complaint on January 5, 2023, alleging concerns regarding Staffing and Care and Supervision. The following information was received: Staffing: -Staff do not have qualifications to work in the IHMA facility. Care and Supervision: -Nap area is in use by a family member during nap time. -The complainant has observed more than 8 children in care. All areas of the complaint were fully investigated. Evidence for analysis was obtained through interview and review of facility attendance records, staff schedules and staff files. Licensing determined the following contraventions. -Child Care Licensing Regulation (CCLR) Section 34(1) -CCLR Section 34(2)(a) -Child Care and Assisted Living Act (CCALA) Section 7(1)(b)(i) |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 14010 - CCLR s.34(1) | A licensee must ensure that children are adequately supervised by qualified employees in sufficient numbers to meet the needs of each child. Observation: Licensing determined that employees did not have the qualifications necessary to meet the needs of children in care. Corrective action: Corrective action required. |
| 14020 - CCLR s.34(2)(a) | Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that (a) children attending a community care facility are divided into groups, with each group having no more children than that permitted in Schedule E. Observation: Licensing determined groups at the child care facility were not divided as per Schedule E. Corrective action: Corrective action required. |
| 50050 - CCALA s.7(1)(b)(i) | A licensee must do all of the following: (b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote (i) the health, safety and dignity of persons in care. Observation: Licensing determined the nap room was being used by a family member while children were in care, in contrast to the policy set out by the Licensee. Corrective action: Corrective action required. |
| Actions Required by Licensee/Operator | |
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| - No further action required. All contraventions have been addressed. |
| Action Required by Licensing Officer or Medical Health Officer | |
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| - No further action required. All contraventions have been addressed. |
| Status Update |
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| No further action required. All contraventions have been addressed. |
| Updated on March 03, 2023. |
