| Unlicensed-Camillia Patterson - Complaint Information |
| General Details | |
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| Facility Type | Unlicensed Child Care - 900 |
| Investigation Completed | February 14, 2022 |
| Reason for Investigation | - Licensing |
| Report of Findings |
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| Community Care Facilities Licensing (CCFL) received information that the care being provided at this address may require a Community Care Facility Licence. Licensing Officers were on site February 08, 2022, where the operator confirmed that they provide care to 8 children unrelated to them by blood or marriage. Licensing determined Camellia Paterson was operating an unlicensed facility in contravention of the Community Care and Assisted Living Act (CCALA). The following contravention was cited: - Community Care Assisted Living Act section 5(a) Operating or advertising without a licence The operator is required to immediately reduce the number of children in care to no more than two children unrelated to them or one sibling group. The Licensing Officer will conduct a follow up inspection to confirm ongoing compliance. On April 13, 2022, Licensing was onsite to conduct a follow up inspection. Licensing confirmed that the care provider was now operating in compliance with the CCALA. |
| Substantiated Contraventions: Evidence for this summary report is based on a combination of the Licensing Officer’s observations, a review of facility records and information provided by the facility staff at the time of the investigation. |
| Observed Violations/Contraventions: A summary of the violations found during the complaint investigation are listed below. |
| Code | Category/Description |
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| 50010 - CCALA s.5(a) | A person who does not hold a licence must not (a) operate, or hold themselves out as operating, a community care facility. Observation: The operator confirmed they were providing care to more than two children or one sibling group without a Licence. Corrective action: Corrective action plan required. To be corrected by: 09-Feb-2022 |
| Actions Required by Licensee/Operator | |
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| - Operator to immediately reduce number of children or persons receiving care to 1 or 2 who are not related by blood or marriage to the person. - Operator to submit written confirmation to Licensing Office that they have reduced the number of children or persons receiving care to 1 or 2 who are not related by blood or marriage to the person. - Operator to submit written confirmation that they understand the requirements of the CCALA regarding the number of persons they may provide care to without a licence |
| Action Required by Licensing Officer or Medical Health Officer | |
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| - Notify families of children or persons receiving care of contravention. - Conduct follow up inspection to confirm ongoing compliance |
