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:
-Window limiters in the nap room and in the playroom were placed far apart. Two limiters were 1 feet while another was 8 inches. A screen is attached to the windows. If a window is opened a child can potentially fall out of the window.
-The following was present in the kitchen: Lysol cleaner and a large bottle of bleach were accessible under the kitchen sink. A lock was present but not applied. Two bottles of butane were located in a drawer, an open bag of ice melt was located at the back door. Multiple sharp cans were observed by the back door. The Licensee states the children access the outdoor play area through the kitchen.
-A phone charging cord was located in the nap room. This may present a potential hazard.
-A rusty shovel and rake were observed in the outdoor play area. Rust can present a potential health hazard.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to their health and safety.
Date to be Corrected: January 18, 2023
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: 13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b) - A licensee must: (b) have an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.
Observation: The fire extinguisher was observed. The expiry date for servicing was November 24, 2022. The fire extinguisher was within the area of fully charged.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure the fire extinguisher is serviced annually and that this is documented to be prepared in case of emergency.
Date to be Corrected: January 31, 2023
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: The attendance records for October, November and December were observed. Many departure times were not recorded.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure attendance records are complete.
Date to be Corrected: January 18, 2023
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: During the inspection Licensing reviewed the children's records. One child's record was not present at the facility and the information had not been obtained. The serious risk to the child's safety was discussed with the Licensee
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure children's records are completed and on site prior to children starting in care at the facility.
Date to be Corrected: January 18, 2023
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