The Licensee has satisfactorily addressed all previously noted violations - thank you.
The following information was discussed with the Licensee at the time of the inspection:
Supervision: The Director of Licensing Standards of Practice Active Play and Safe Play Spaces speak directly to active supervision. All staff must practice active supervision, a combination of close proximity and attention, watching, and listening. Staff must be able to move through and see the entire play space. All staff must know how many children are in care at all times.
Reportable incidents: if a child is involved in a reportable incident, as per Schedule H of the Child Care Licensing Regulation,child care staff must report the incident to licensing within 24 hours. Child care staff are asked to call their Licensing Officer to make the report. If the Licensing Officer is unavailable please call (604) 587-3936 and ask to speak with the Regional Duty Licensing Officer. This telephone number is staffed during regular business hours.
Lead in the water: child care staff are being asked to help reduce the amount of lead children may be exposed to. Child care staff may do this by turning on the taps from which children access their drinking water for a few minutes every morning. The writer left a hand out regarding this topic with the Licensee.
AIr Quality Advisory: due to the current wild fires the lower mainland has been under a air quality advisory. Staff are encouraged to check the air advisory when making a decision to take children outdoors or not. Staff will also need to take into consideration any respiratory issues children and/or staff may have and how this may affect the amount of time spent outdoors.
This report was reviewed with the Licensee prior to signing. If there are any questions regarding this report or any other licensing matter please contact the writer; a business card was left with this report.
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