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Community Care Facilities Licensing FACILITY INSPECTION REPORT HEALTH & SAFETY

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FACILITY NAME Reach for the Stars Montessori		SERVICE TYPES 301 Group Child Care (under 36 months) 302 Group Child Care (30 months to school age)	FACILITY LICENSE # ACAK-8EUNVL
FACILITY ADDRESS 3440 Boundary Rd			FACILITY PHONE (604) 688-7827
CITY Burnaby	POSTAL CODE V5M 4A5		MANAGER Nidhi Kochar

INSPECTION DATE January 17, 2022	ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)		ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)		TIME SPENT (HRS.) 1.75
ARRIVAL 02:00 PM	DEPARTURE 03:45 PM	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 -

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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing observed the phone wire hanging located in the classroom downstairs. The wire was easily accessible to children. Corrective Action(s): Ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees. Date to be Corrected: 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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing observed a liquid cleaning solution stored under the sink in the children's upstairs bathroom. Corrective Action(s): Ensure the liquid cleaning solution is stored in a place not accessible to children. Date to be Corrected: NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICES: 17130 - 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: During inspection, Licensing observed two open containers with food stored on the kitchen counter. A staff stated that the food belongs to children. Corrective Action(s): Ensure food is safely stored. Date to be Corrected: Jan. 19, 2022

Comments

At the inspection dated Jan. 17, 2022 there were 15 children and 6 staff present. At this inspection the above noted contraventions were identified. Actions required by the licensee includes a written response. The contraventions noted in this report were reviewed with the facility during the inspection. A COVID-19 Risk Screening was also completed on-site. As part of this Routine Inspection a Facility Risk Assessment Tool is completed and a copy is provided. The following education/recommendations/discussions were provided: - Reportable Incident procedures - Continue to document minor incidents using the incident log bound book, and take note of any illness and unexpected events involving children not requiring medical attention, and that are not reportable incidents as described in Schedule H and staff to initial after each documentation - Website for validating certificates - Continue to follow COVID-19 policy - Continue to clean and sanitize the facility including toys and equipment - Continue hand hygiene procedures - Continue to have indoor ventilation - Check the expiry date of items in the emergency supplies kit - Remove all items with a DIN # in the first aid kit, as parent’s permission is required before using these items on children. Mild soap and water can be used to clean any minor cuts or scrapes. The following resources were provided: - Business card - Reportable Incident Bulletin - Reportable Incident forms The report was written off-site (time spent: .33) and a copy was sent to the facility. Visit the CCFL website at www.fraserhealth.ca/childcare for additional resources, and links to the Legislation (CCALA and CCLR).

Action Required by Licensee/Manager	Action Required by Licensing Staff
Provide a written response to Licensing	No action required
Due Date Jan 19, 2022

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