Blossom Childcare Centre

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must: (b) have an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.

  Observation. Fire Extinguisher has not been serviced annually

  Corrective action. Licensee is aware of the expiry of the annual service and plans to get it serviced this week.

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as (a) an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the system maintained by the early childhood educator registry. (Educator or assistant certificate validation)

  Observation. Staff's ECE certificate validation was expired.

  Corrective action. Licensee verified the staff ECE certificate during the inspection. Staff validation was printed and included in the staff file (CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION)

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must ensure that children have at all times immediate access to an employee who (a) holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate, provided on completion of a course that meets the requirements of Schedule C.

  Observation. Licensee's First Aid certification has expired.

  Corrective action. Licensee is scheduled to renew the first aid certificate on February 22nd.

  12210 - CCLR s.23(1)(a)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that any heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius.

  Observation. Licensing observed the heated water in the bathroom exceeds more that 49 degree Celsius

  Corrective action. Ensure that any heated water accessible to children is not heated more that 49 degree Celsius

  11230 - CCLR s.47
• LICENSING

  A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility the certificate, or a copy of the certificate, of any educator or assistant employed to work in the community care facility.

  Observation. Staff certificate was not posted.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the copy of certificates is displayed.

  10070 - CCLR s.11(4)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must: (b) have an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.

  Observation. Fire Extinguisher has not been serviced annually

  Corrective action. Ensure that a system is in place to service the fire extinguisher annually

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as (a) an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the system maintained by the early childhood educator registry. (Educator or assistant certificate validation)

  Observation. Upon review of two files licensing observed that the certificates were not validated.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the certificates are verified by the system maintained by the early childhood educator registry.

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (d) copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills.

  Observation. Copies of certificates person's training and skills were not icluded in the file. Licensee mentioned that they have the checked the certificate.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the copy of certificate is obtained and included in the staff file prior to employment

  12070 - CCLR s.19(1)(d)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (a) a criminal record check for the person.

  Observation. Criminal Record Check for the manager and the family members is not current.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the CRC are current and there is a system in place to obtain them as required.

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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 that the blue cabinet that stores hot water tank was not locked.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the safe environment is provided at all times while children are in care.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that any heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius.

  Observation. The hot water accessible to children in the bathroom recorded the reading of more than 49 degrees Celsius.

  Corrective action. Ensure that any heated water accessible to children is heated no more than 49 degrees Celsius.

  11230 - CCLR s.47
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as (a) an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the system maintained by the early childhood educator registry. (Educator or assistant certificate validation)

  Observation. The copy of the validation of the ECE certificate was not included in the staff file.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the certificates are verified by the system maintained by the early childhood educator registry.

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

  Observation. Immunization status was not obtained for one or more employees.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the immunization status is obtained for the employees before the employee starts working in the daycare.

  12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (a) a criminal record check for the person.

  Observation. Criminal Record Check on file is not site specific.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the licensee initiates the process of obtaining a site specific CRC and includes in the staff file.

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are (a) of sturdy and safe construction, easy to clean and free from hazards.

  Observation. Observed the following items which pose risk of injury to children: > stored supplies stacked on upper shelves and above cubbies area > electrical cord accessible within the children's play fort > Exposed nails on handrail within the yard

  Corrective action. Please ensure equipment is sturdy , safe and free from hazards in order to mitigate risk of injury to children.

  11080 - CCLR s.15(1)(a)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that the community care facility and the furniture, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.

  Observation. Overall level of cleanliness of the facility requires attention for example; Fridge visibly dirty used paper towels over flowing onto the bathroom floor, outdoor toys and play surfaces heavily soiled with dirt.

  Corrective action. Ensure a system is implemented which ensures the facility and equipment within it are cleaned regularly .

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are (b) safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair.

  Observation. Observed an outdoor wooden platform used for children's play which consists of rotted wood and a whole in the surface. Gate at the stairs leading to the deck no longer latches therefore does not restrict access to the stairs. Large wooden boards are leaning against the shed and may cause injury should they fall A children's plastic slide is cracked on the sliding surface causing a pinching hazard

  Corrective action. ensure equipment and play materials both indoors and outdoors are safely constructed and in good repair in order to reduce risk of injury to children.

  11190 - CCLR s.16(4)(b)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (c) daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure.

  Observation. Attendance records reviewed appear inconsistent to the number of children in care on some days reflecting 4 children under 36 months. The Date of birth of one child is inconsistent with DOB noted within subsidy file includes the child is 1 year older. Arrival and departure times are not documented on many days throughout the month of review.

  Corrective action. ensure a system is created to accurately reflect children in attendance to include times of arrival and departure and whether a child is absent or present.

  19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.

  Observation. Two of four files reviewed did not list names of an emergency contact.

  Corrective action. Ensure children's registration information is complete with all required documentation including emergency contacts.

  19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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. It was noted that two of four children's files reviewed did not contain a photo or digital image.

  Corrective action. Please ensure a current system is developed which contains means of identifying children including such as a photo or digital image.

  19160 - CCLR s.57(2)(i)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (k) the date on which the child stops attending the community care facility.

  Observation. Children's files ( 2 of 4 reviewed ) do not contain the date in which the child stopped attending.

  Corrective action. ensure children's files are maintained including both date of enrollment and withdrawal at the facility.

  19180 - CCLR s.57(2)(k)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must ensure that each employee (c) practices implementing the emergency plan at least once each year.

  Observation. Licensee could not demonstrate annual review of the emergency plan.

  Corrective action. Ensure all staff are familiar with emergency procedures and implement a review of the emergency plan annually.

  12200 - CCLR s.22(2)(c)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (a) a criminal record check for the person.

  Observation. An employee who works independently at the facility CRC is to expire on Feb 12, 2020. The licensee included that an application for renewal was submitted approximately 1 week earlier.

  Corrective action. ensure a system is developed to maintain CRC clearance and relevant documentation for staff screening. Provide in your written response your plan while waiting for the CRC to arrive.

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (b) character references in respect of the person.

  Observation. References listed for 1 staff however no evidence supports that the references have been contacted.

  Corrective action. please ensure references are obtained for staff working within the center

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

  Observation. Immunization Status not obtained for 1 staff

  Corrective action. ensure staff screening and required documentation is complete.

  12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must ensure that each employee (b) practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month.

  Observation. Last fire drill was conducted in Nov 2019 , the manager included that her staff has not conducted fire drills with children.

  Corrective action. ensure staff are trained in and carry out monthly fire drills as required to promote safe evacuation in the event of a fire of emergency.

  12190 - CCLR s.22(2)(b)