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Community Care Facilities Licensing
FACILITY INSPECTION REPORT
HEALTH & SAFETY
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FACILITY NAME
Hand in Hand - Sandy Hill Elementary
SERVICE TYPES
305 Group Child Care (School Age)
FACILITY LICENSE #
0782158
FACILITY ADDRESS
3836 Old Clayburn
FACILITY PHONE
(604) 850-9541
CITY
Abbotsford
POSTAL CODE
V2T 4M7
MANAGER
Karen Klassen

INSPECTION DATE
April 05, 2018
ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
ADDITIONAL INSP. DATE (multi-day)
TIME SPENT (HRS.)
1.45
ARRIVAL
02:30 PM
DEPARTURE
04:15 PM
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
INSPECTION TYPE
Routine
# CHILDREN ENROLLED
54

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). Evidence for this report was based on the licensing officer’s observations, review of the facility records, and information provided by the facility staff at the time of inspection.
The following areas were reviewed:
· Licensing
· Physical Facility
· Staffing
· Policies and Procedures
· Care and Supervision
· Hygiene and Communicable Disease Control
· Medication
· Nutrition and Food Services
· Program
· Records and Reporting
As part of this Routine Inspection a Facility Risk Assessment Tool is completed and a copy is provided. The Risk Assessment includes non-compliance identified during the routine inspection, and a 3 year ‘historical’ review of the facility’s compliance and operation.
Visit the CCFL website at www.fraserhealth.ca/childcare for:
· Additional resources, and
· Links to the Legislation (CCALA and CCLR)

Contraventions
Previous Inspection - Contraventions observed on FIR #LJON-AG9VW5 have been corrected.
Current Inspection - Items reviewed comply with the Act, regulations & standards of practice except for those noted on supplementary pages.

Observed Violations
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: 13100 - DLSOP Active Play - The Licensee must develop and implement an Active Play Policy to engage children in daily active play, consisting of un-facilitated play and facilitated games and activities.
Observation: No active play policy has been developed yet. The children were observed participating in gross motor activities in the school gymnasium however the policy is not in place yet.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure an Active Play Policy is developed, implemented and shared with families.
Date to be Corrected: April 9, 2018

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: 13120 - DLSOP Active Play - The Licensee must develop and implement a Screen Use Policy to guide employees in the use of screen time activities.
Observation: A television is present in the multipurpose classroom and the manager stated that it is used a few times a year. Hand in Hand Society is working on a Screen Use Policy.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure a Screen Use Policy is developed, implemented and shared with families and staff.
Date to be Corrected: April 9, 2018


Comments

The children were observed playing in small and large groups in the classroom. A large selection of toys and equipment was available.
The Standard of Practice - Active Play resource was provided at today's inspection.
The Library will be used from April 9-13, 2018 as the multipurpose classrooms will not be available due to a School Book Fair. Licensing is aware of this and parents and children have been notified
Thank you for your time during today's inspection.

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
Apr 09, 2018

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