Grand Kids Care, The (Tgk)

A licensee must not continue to employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee has evidence that the person continues to comply with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

Observation. Of the staff files reviewed one file missing a record of immunization.

A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee is satisfied, based on the information available to the licensee under subsection (1) and the licensee's or, in the case of an employee who is not the manager, the manager's own observations on meeting the person, that the person (a) is of good character.

Observation. Five staff files were reviewed of which three staff files missing references.

The licensee must not permit a person over the age of 12 to be ordinarily present on the premises of a community care facility while children are present, unless the person is of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for that person.

Observation. Of the staff files reviewed one staff file missing a criminal record check.

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. Licensee file did not have the valid ECE certificate posted.

Corrective action. Licensee has completed the ECE program recently and has applied for License to practice certificate. Applying for exemption while waiting for the certificate was discussed, Licensee submitted the Application for exemption during the inspection.

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility.

Observation. Upon reviewing four files it was observed that date of enrollment was missing in one file

Corrective action. Start Date was included in the registration form (corrected during inspection)

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: (c) a record of the person's work history.

Observation. Upon reviewing two staff files it was observed that resume was missing in one of the staff file

Corrective action. Licensee will print the resume and include it in the file

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. Licensee file had the immunization record missing

Corrective action. Licensee completed the immunization status form and included it tin the file.(Corrected during inspection)

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. Out of 4 files licensing observed in two files the alternate/emergency contact information was missing.

Corrective action. Ensure that the emergency contact information is included for each child.

Observation. One staff for more than 4 children in care on several occurences.

Corrective action. Staff to child ratios was discussed and the licensee will provide the corrective action plan to bring the facility in compliance

Observation. Hygiene practices were not followed to wash children's drinking cups .

Corrective action. Staff will continue to follow the hygiene practices when washing dishes used by children.

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 ECE certificate of the staff was not verified by the system maintained by the early childhood educator registry.

Corrective action. Ensure that the staff certificate is verified by the system maintained by the early childhood educator registry.

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: (c) a record of the person's work history.

Observation. A record of the person's work history was not obtained for one or more employees.

Corrective action. Ensure that the resume is included in the employee's file.

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) The cupboard and the closet in the kitchen area had been left unlocked.

Corrective action. Ensure children do not have access to any item which may be hazardous to their health and or safety. The licensee addressed the item during the inspection and will make sure that the staff keeps the cupboard and closet door locked after each use.

A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility both the licence, including any terms or conditions of the licence, and the name of the manager.

Observation. Name of manager was not posted within the facility.

Corrective action. Please ensure the name of the Facility manager is posted in a prominent place within the facility. This was found to be identified at the previous inspection.

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. Certification of staff was not posted / displayed in a prominent place in the facility however was readily available for review.

Corrective action. Please ensure Certificates of Educators and /or Assistants are posted in a prominent place within the facility.

A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility both the licence, including any terms or conditions of the licence, and the name of the manager. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing noted the name of the manager was not posted in the facility. This was noted as a contravention during the previous routine inspection.

Corrective action. Please ensure the name of the manager is posted in a prominent place in the facility.

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. Licensing reviewed 5 daily attendance records and noted 2 sign out times were missing. This was noted as a contravention during the previous routine inspection.

Corrective action. Please ensure the daily attendance records indicate the time of arrival and departure for each child.