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Community Care Facilities Licensing
FACILITY INSPECTION REPORT
HEALTH & SAFETY
CLAN-CL9U8K

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
Brenda R. Del Rosario

INSPECTION DATE
November 17, 2022
ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
TIME SPENT (HRS.)
1.33
ARRIVAL
09:40 AM
DEPARTURE
11:00 AM
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
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: The following was observed in the facility:
-one bottle of disinfectant was being used to disinfect both the washroom and the tables used for eating. Another bottle was observed but it was empty. Two full bottles of disinfectant were recommended to reduce the risk of cross contamination. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-BGDUCU.
-The diaper mat was wrapped in a cloth material. Please ensure the diaper mat used is made of a material that is easy to disinfect
after each individual diaper change.
-A second exit to the outdoor play area was blocked by a small plastic pool, Styrofoam and a roll of plastic fencing.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times.
Date to be Corrected: November 21, 2022

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: During the inspection licensing observed an area in the outdoor play area covered in green turf. This had many bumps and the ground was uneven. This could present a potential tripping hazard.
In the outdoor play area a fence post was not attached to the fencing and two sharp rusty nails were exposed. Rust could present a potential health hazard.Please complete by November 19, 2022.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure the facility is in good repair.
Date to be Corrected: December 16, 2022

PHYSICAL FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS: 11090 - CCLR s.15(1)(b) - A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are (b) located so as not to block or hamper an exit in the case of fire or other emergency.
Observation: During the inspection Licensing observed that a bike rack was placed behind an emergency exit door. The door was partially blocked. This was corrected during the inspection. This is a repeat contravention from inspection # CLAN-C9GTMB
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure items are not placed in front of an emergency exit to ensure the exit is clear in case of an emergency.
Date to be Corrected: November 17, 2022

STAFFING: 12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a) - A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (a) a criminal record check for the person.
Observation: Licensing reviewed three staff records of four. One staff record was missing a site specific criminal record check.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure staff records are complete with current information.
Date to be Corrected: December 1, 2022

STAFFING: 12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f) - A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.
Observation: Licensing reviewed three staff records of four. One staff record was missing immunization status. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-BRCMXK
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure staff records are complete.
Date to be Corrected: December 1, 2022

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: During the inspection Licensing reviewed the emergency supplies in the emergency kit. More food is required in the emergency kit. Licensing recommends sufficient food for a period of 24 hours.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure the facility has sufficient items in the emergency kit to be prepared in case of an emergency.
Date to be Corrected: December 1, 2022


Comments

At the inspection dated November 17, 2022 there were 5 children, 2 staff, 1 community worker and the Manager was present. At this inspection the above noted contraventions were identified. Please correct the above noted contraventions by December 1, 2022 unless otherwise specified in the report. As part of this Routine Inspection a Facility Risk Assessment Tool is completed and a copy was sent to the Manager.

The following education/recommendations were provided:
-The reportable incident reporting procedure. Forms and the bulleting were given
-The current cleaning protocols that are in place
-Preventing lead in the water
-Replacing foam mats when damaged.

The inspection findings were reviewed with the Manager at the inspection. A copy of these documents were sent to the Manager. If you have any questions regarding this report please contact me.

Action Required by Licensee/ManagerAction Required by Licensing Staff
Take corrective action to bring facility into complianceNo action required
Due Date
Dec 01, 2022

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