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Community Care Facilities Licensing
FACILITY INSPECTION REPORT
HEALTH & SAFETY
CLAN-BGDUCU

FACILITY NAME
Apple Island Childcare
SERVICE TYPES
310 Multi-Age Child Care
FACILITY LICENSE #
NGIL-AGKTMS
FACILITY ADDRESS
6859 Dow Ave
FACILITY PHONE
(604) 721-7488
CITY
Burnaby
POSTAL CODE
V5J 3X1
MANAGER
Xue Li

INSPECTION DATE
September 26, 2019
ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
October 01, 2019
ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
TIME SPENT (HRS.)
2.75
ARRIVAL
02:45 PM
DEPARTURE
04:45 PM
ARRIVAL
12:00 PM
DEPARTURE
12:45 PM
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
# OBSERVED IN CARE

Introduction

An unscheduled routine inspection was conducted to assess compliance with the Community Care and Assisted Living Act (CCALA), the Child Care Licensing Regulations (CCLR) and the relevant Director of Licensing Standards of Practice (DLSP). All areas of the facility were inspected for compliance.

Contraventions
Previous Inspection - Not Applicable
Current Inspection - Items reviewed comply with the Act, regulations & standards of practice except for those noted on supplementary pages.

Observed Violations
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: Licensing observed the following inside the facility:

-a bucket filled with bleach and water was in the washroom
-one bottle of disinfectant was being used to disinfect both the diaper change pad and the tables used for eating. Two bottles of disinfectant were recommended to reduce the risk of cross contamination.

Corrective Action(s): Please ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times.
Date to be Corrected: September 26, 2019

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: Licensing observed the following in the facility:
-paint chips and peeling paint on the walls
-wall paper was lifting off of the wall in the washroom
-a baseboard was peeling away from the wall
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure the facility is in good repair
Date to be Corrected: October 24, 2019

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:

-A kettle filled with tea was on a hot pad. The hot pad showed the tea was heated to a temperature of 69 degrees Celcius. This was within easy reach of the children. The manager and I discussed the potetial for scalding that could occur. This was removed during the inspection.

During the inspection the following was observed outside the facility:

-A rusty piece of fencing was leanig against the perimeter fence
-A rusted shoe rack

The rust could cause a potential health hazard.

Corrective Action(s): Please ensure that children do not have access to any objects or substances that may be hazardous to their health and safety.
Date to be Corrected: October 1, 2019

RECORDS AND REPORTING: 19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(a) - A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a) name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status.
Observation: Licensing reviewed eight out of eight children's records. Two children was missing a record of their immunization
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure children's records are complete
Date to be Corrected: October 10, 2019

RECORDS AND REPORTING: 19080 - CCLR s.57(2)(b) - A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility.
Observation: During the inspection eight children's records of eight were reviewed. One child was missing the date of enrollment
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure children's records are complete.
Date to be Corrected: Oct 10, 2019

RECORDS AND REPORTING: 19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c) - A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (c) daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure.
Observation: Licensing reviewed the attendance record. One child who was present at the facility was not recorded on the attendance record.This is a repeat contravention from inspections: #GSIU-AM3PZV and # CLAN-B4JRPY
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure the attendance is complete
Date to be Corrected: Sept 26, 2019

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: Licensing reviewed eight children's records of eight. One record was missing the name and contact information of a medical practitioner.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure children's records are complete.
Date to be Corrected: October 10, 2019

RECORDS AND REPORTING: 19160 - CCLR s.57(2)(i) - A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (i) a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency.
Observation: During the inspection the children's records were reviewed. Two pictures of the children were not present.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure to have photos of all of the children in case of emergency.
Date to be Corrected: October 10, 2019

RECORDS AND REPORTING: 19320 - CCLR s.59(a) - In respect of a record referred to in this Division, a licensee must (a) keep in a single place at the community care facility the records referred to in sections 56 to 58.
Observation: One of the children's records was not present at the facility. In discussion with the Manager she stated that she didn't think the child required a record of their information as one of the staff members was the child's parent.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure the children's records are on site when the children are in attendance
Date to be Corrected: September 26, 2019


Comments

At the inspection dated September 26, 2019 there were 7 children, 1 staff and the Manger was present. At this inspection the above noted contraventions were identified. Please provide a written response addressing how the noted contraventions have been corrected by October 10, 2019 . As part of this Routine Inspection a Facility Risk Assessment Tool is completed and a copy is provided.

The following education/recommendations were provided:
· Promoting Active Play in the program
· Active Supervision
· Lead in the Water
· More items are needed in the emergency supplies kit. Licensing recommends enough supplies in the emergency kit to last for a period of 72 hours in case of emergency.

The following resources were provided:
· Reportable Incident Bulletin

This inspection was completed on September 26 and the report was reviewed prior to signing on October 1, 2019 with the Manager.

Visit the CCFL website at www.fraserhealth.ca/childcare for additional resources, and links to the Legislation (CCALA and CCLR).

If you have any questions regarding this report feel free to contact me. A business card was provided.

Action Required by Licensee/ManagerAction Required by Licensing Staff
Take corrective action to bring facility into compliance, Provide a written response to LicensingNo action required
Due Date
Oct 10, 2019

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