Smiles 4 Miles

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are (b) located so as not to block or hamper an exit in the case of fire or other emergency.

  Observation. Licensing observed a loveseat, and other items were stored in the hallway, and in the nap room there were storage of toys and equipment.

  Corrective action. Licensee said they were working on organizing the nap room, and will have that completed today.

  11090 - CCLR s.15(1)(b)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Eye contact solution was stored in the far room on a table where children have access.

  Corrective action. Licensee corrected this during the inspection

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• 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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing observed in the outdoor space; debris, and a board with a nail through it accessible to children.

  Corrective action. This was corrected during the inspection

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

  A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing observed the bathroom soap and toilet paper had been moved and was inaccessible to children in the bathroom.

  15030 - CCLR s.46(1)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep current records for each child showing (a) the information set out in subsection (2), (b) if applicable, the information and agreements set out in subsections (2.1) and (2.2), and (c) the consents referred to in subsection (3).

  Observation. Licensing was unable to review children's records today due to the them being unavailable because the records have been misplaced during renovations in the home. The licensee has previously requested parents bring new registration records in. The licensee has the parent contact information, and MSP numbers stored in their phone.

  Corrective action. Licensee will have the records on site by the next day.

  19060 - CCLR s.57(1)(a)(b)(c)

• 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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing observed the storage of a folding chair, an office chair, and some plantars in the play area. Licensee said she was closed for some time and had not yet removed them from the space. This was completed during the inspection. -One ride on toy in the outdoor area was cracked. Licensee removed this from the space during the inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure to create a system for regularly checking outdoor toys and equipment for repair or replacement in addition to the regular daily checks. The licensee said she will be including checking toys and equipment for hazards as part of her daily, monthly, and yearly outdoor checks.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)

• 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. During the inspection licensing observed: -couch in nap room was visibly soiled, and the vinyl cover was cracked preventing the ability to sanitize effectively. Licensee said the children rarely sit on the couch and would cover it from the room. -The bathroom vanity drawers contained multiple items such as; toothbrush, toothpaste, and a small battery. Licensee removed the items. (This was corrected during inspection.) -One corner ledge in the back play room contained a large amount of materials in one corner. The licensee said this was from moving a couch, and would address it today.

  Corrective action. Please 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.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep current records for each child showing (a) the information set out in subsection (2), (b) if applicable, the information and agreements set out in subsections (2.1) and (2.2), and (c) the consents referred to in subsection (3).

  Observation. During the inspection licensing reviewed 5 facility files, of these, contents missing included: -2 children's files had no start date -1 children's file was missing Medical Service Card number (corrected during inspection) -1 children's file did not have the date of birth (corrected during inspection) -1 children's file contained no record of immunization -1 children's file was missing consent for emergency medical attention One child was starting their first day of care. Licensee said some of the items on their file were missing because the parent the required some help to complete, and the licensee would help them at the end of the day.

  Corrective action. Please keep current records for each child showing the information set out in subsection 2(b) if applicable, the information and agreements set out in subsections (2.1) and (2.2), and (c) the consents referred to in subsection (3).

  19060 - CCLR s.57(1)(a)(b)(c)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that any heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Faucet in the bathroom was tested at 51.7 degrees Celsius. Licensee corrected this at the time of inspection. This is a repeat contravention.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that any heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 40 degrees Celsius.

  11230 - CCLR s.47
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are (b) located so as not to block or hamper an exit in the case of fire or other emergency.

  Observation. Items stored in the hallway hampered easy access through to the exit in the event of an emergency. Licensee moved some of the items located in the hallway during inspection.

  Corrective action. Please ensure the furniture and supplies are located so not to block or hamper an exit in the case of a fire or other emergency.

  11090 - CCLR s.15(1)(b)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee providing a care program to any child younger than 36 months of age must provide a separate sleeping area located away from any activity area.

  Observation. Facility nap room contained insufficient room for children under 36 months to rest due to storage items.

  Corrective action. Please ensure there is a separate sleeping area available away from activity area.

  11130 - CCLR s.15(3)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): -Lighter located in cubby easily accessible to children. (corrected during inspection) -two children were seen leaning on a table where 1 leg was bent, and unstable. (Corrected during inspection) -Garbage bucket stored in bathroom shower, partially filled with substance inside was accessible to children while washing hands for snack. (corrected during inspection)

  Corrective action. Please ensure children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health and safety of a child.

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• 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 Supplies are insufficient to implement the emergency plan. Emergency evacuation kit included expired food and water, and 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)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (d) written policies and procedures that are intended to guide employees in the care and supervision of children.

  Observation. Policies were not available for review at the time of the inspection.

  Corrective action. Please ensure to keep current records of written policies and procedures that are intended to guide employees in the care and supervision of children.

  13060 - CCLR s.56(1)(d)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (f) a log of minor accidents, illnesses and unexpected events involving children, that did not require medical attention and were not reportable incidents described in Schedule H.

  Observation. Facility log book had been in use regularly until the end of November. December onward there were no further entries. In addition to the log book, licensee provided a print-out of daily health assessments for children in care from November to February, however no log of minor accidents, illnesses and unexpected events involving children that did not require medical attend and were not reportable in schedule H.

  Corrective action. Please ensure to keep log of minor accidents, illnesses and unexpected events involving children, that did not require medical attention and were not reportable incidents described in schedule H.

  19050 - CCLR s.56(1)(f)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep (a) a copy of the written statement, referred to in section 19 of the Act, that the licensee delivers to persons who prepay part of the cost of services

  Observation. Record of written statements of deposits, and repayment agreements were not on file.

  Corrective action. Please ensure to keep a written statement, referred to in section 19 if the Act, that the licensee delivers to persons who prepay part of the cost of services.

  19051 - CCLR s.56.1(2)(a)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Of 10 facility files reviewed, 4 files did not include the date of enrolment. Licensee corrected during inspection

  Corrective action. Please ensure to keep for each child a record showing the date of enrolment in the community care facility.

  19080 - CCLR s.57(2)(b)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

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

  Observation. Water temperature was recorded at 53.7 celsius in the sink children use to wash hands.

  Corrective action. Please ensure the water temperature is no more than 49 celsius.

  11230 - CCLR s.47
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child.

  Observation. -Plastic recycle bags in the bathroom drawer, a garbage bag in the outdoor play space, and plastic shopping bags under the sink in the main classroom were accessible to children. - A garbage can in the outdoor play space was half full of water, with a floor lamp tipped over on the edge of the garbage can, giving access to the bin of water. The lamp was broken, and the electrical chord was accessible to children. -The outside stairway to the upstairs deck were accessible. The gate at the top of the stairs appeared broken. Items such as cleaning supplies were accessible from the stairs. -A large gas powered pressure washer was accessible to children in the outdoor play space.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health and safety of children.

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that the entire outdoor play area is (a) enclosed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and will ensure that children are free of harm.

  Observation. The enclosed outdoor fence on one side of play area had a gap between the shrub and the fence area, giving access to children, and could pose possible entrapment of a child.

  Corrective action. Please ensure the play area is enclosed to ensure that children are free from harm.

  11160 - CCLR s.16(3)(a)
• LICENSING

  When advertising or otherwise offering services to the public, a licensee must identify the care program being offered.

  Observation. Enrollment records, and facebook/website information indicate preschool hours, and operation.

  Corrective action. This is a repeat contravention. Please ensure to identify the care program being offered as In-Home-Multi-Age.

  10060 - CCLR s.11(3)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must have all of the following: (a) emergency exits and a fire drill system approved by a local assistant within the meaning of the Fire Services Act.

  Observation. The facility fire extinguisher has not been serviced since the opening the facility.

  Corrective action. Please ensure the fire extinguisher is serviced regularly.

  13010 - CCLR s.22(1)(a)