Puddlejumpers Childcare Centre

• 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. Licensing observed paint chipping on a couple of walls in the facility.

  Corrective action. Ensure facility is in good repair.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)

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. Emergency evacuation kit included expired food, and the supplies were insufficient for eight children and one or more staff for 72 hours.

  Corrective action. Please ensure to provide an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)

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. The food in the emergency Supplies Kit was expired.

  Corrective action. Ensure to have a system in place to check the expiry date for food at least once a year.

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. Upper living room area had been transformed into a music studio and accessible to children. The space now includes a music stand for keyboard ( unstable ) and a full drum set. Licensee to remain with children on the lower level until a system can be created to prevent access.

  Corrective action. Please provide your plan on how you will ensure children do not have access to the music studio to avoid possible risk of injury.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• LICENSING

  Applicants for licences and licensees must notify a medical health officer immediately of any change in the information provided under section 9.

  Observation. Renovations occurred within the facility ( both floors and outdoors ) without prior notification to Licensing

  Corrective action. A renovation plan was forwarded to Licensing ( received by email )

  10010 - CCLR s.10(1)
• 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 expired April 3, 2019, discussed plan to ensure children have at all times access to an individual with current first aid.

  Corrective action. forward your plan to ensure children have access to an individual with current first aid. Licensee plans to close due to upcoming plans and complete First Aid Requirements. Please forward a copy of completed certification once received.

  12210 - CCLR s.23(1)(a)
• STAFFING

  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. CRC expired for both Licensee and her spouse ( 2016 ) Additional CRC to be processed for those living in the home 12 years or older.

  Corrective action. please ensure CRC requirements are met every 5 years - discussed renewal and processing requirements. please forward your plan to ensure staff are fully screened.

  12160 - CCLR s.20(1)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must ensure that each employee (a) is trained in the implementation of the fire drill system and emergency plan described in subsection (1), including the use of any equipment noted in the fire drill system and emergency plan.

  Observation. Fire Extinguisher overdue for annual servicing

  Corrective action. Ensure Fire Extinguishers are serviced annually as required.

  12180 - CCLR s.22(2)(a)