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: Licensing observed the that the facility is having some storage challenges inside the shared classroom including the following;
- Cubby area was overflowing with children's backpacks and jackets (some falling to the floor) this area was also used to storage boxes and a large bin, which takes away space to safely store children's belongings
- Due to lack of useable counter space a toaster oven is stored on top of a mini fridge
- There were large items stored in the classroom (that do not belong to the operator) which impede useable (safe) space
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure you have adequate storage to safely store all items
Date to be Corrected: Feb 9, 2022
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: 13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(c) - A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment].
Observation: During the inspection licensing observed a posted "drill" documentation record posted on the wall for the new calendar year.Staff reported that last years document was taken to head office (discussed requirement for keeping on site), staff later found last years documentation however it wasn't complete as there were missing months and no documentation of the emergency evacuation drill.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure both monthly fire drills and annual evacuation drills are conducted and recorded as required. Please conduct the annual drill prior to responding to the report.
Date to be Corrected: Feb 9, 2022
RECORDS AND REPORTING: 19080 - CCLR s.57(2)(b) - A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility.
Observation: Licensing reviewed 2 out of 8 files. Licensing observed one child's date of enrollment was not documented. The staff was able to locate the start date at the main office, however section 59 (a) requires these records to be on site at the licensed facility.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure all enrollment dates are recorded on the child's file and is stored on site as required.
Date to be Corrected: Feb 9, 2022
RECORDS AND REPORTING: 19160 - CCLR s.57(2)(i) - A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (i) a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency.
Observation: Photo's are kept on the back of emergency cards, licensing observed some cards to be without a photo. Discussion had about ensure photos or a digital image are available prior to the child being in care.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure each child enrolled has a photo on site which can be used to readily identify them in an emergency.
Date to be Corrected: Feb 2, 2022
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