Tiny Turtles Daycare

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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. The door in the bathroom leading to the storage room was left open

  Corrective action. Ensure that the safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• STAFFING

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

  Observation. Fire drill practice was not recorded for last month.

  Corrective action. Ensure a system is developed to capture monthly documentation and implementation of fire drills.

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

• 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. Some of the food in the Emergency Supplies bin had expired.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that the food is checked annually and is replenished as needed.

  13020 - CCLR s.22(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: (c) a record of the person's work history.

  Observation. A record of substitute/employee's work history was not obtained.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the resume for the substitute/employee is included in her file.

  12060 - CCLR s.19(1)(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: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

  Observation. Immunization status was not obtained for substitute/employee.

  Corrective action. Ensure the record for the immunization status is included the employee's file.

  12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. Observed loose dirt under the diaper change pad, licensee included cleaning the top and front portion of the change area.

  Corrective action. please practice extra diligence in cleaning procedures to ensure a healthy environment.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• 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 wooden lawn edging at the bottom of the slide , there was insufficient space at the landing as observed in use. It is noted the a previous tunnel slide had been replaced creating the reduced space required. A taller shelf is unsecured as observed within the nap area

  Corrective action. please ensure equipment is free from hazards , sturdy and safe for use by children.

  11080 - CCLR s.15(1)(a)
• 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. Recent renovations to the outdoor area are in progress observed areas under deck accessible to children. Several building supplies noted as follows posing risk of injury to children: Many screws laying within the loose rock area siding or flashing propped against the house rebar protruding from under this area

  Corrective action. Licensee provided a photo following this inspection to demonstrate that the area has been addressed ( enclosed by an installed fence ) making it no longer accessible to children.

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• 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. Children and family dog playing in the yard,at the LO's arrival the dog was barking consistently to which children were yelling at the dog to stop. The Licensee included that the dog was very friendly, Licensing approached the dog after requesting permission to do so. Slowly placing a hand by the dog and petting the dog it discontinued barking and waged it's tail. The dog started to growl and snapped towards the Licensing officer's arm. Moving quickly there was direct contact however no injury. The licensee was very apologetic stating that the dog can be very protective over the children. Licensee was asked to create a plan which was received by email. The plan requires further detail as it states that the dog will be reintroduced to the day-care, how will it be determined that it is safe to do so? The licensee stated that she was nervous and the dog picked up on that, this is of concern as behaviors of children and circumstances are forever changing and unknown. For the safety of the children and in fairness to the dog it is expected that the plan supports the best interest of all concerned.

  Corrective action. please provide your expanded plan ( Pet Policy ) for review.

  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. It is noted that the facility has been closed due to Covid -19 during which time renovations have taken place. Stairs and deck area have been added to create a side entrance for families and added cover concrete area below for children's use.Also noted is the change of a designated nap area for children now shared as a family space.

  Corrective action. Prior to making changes, Licensee has the duty to inform Licensing of any changes which were originally approved at time of the application.This will provide the opportunity for discussion on how these changes may affect the day-care operation.Licensee is requested to submit a plan for the nap area to ensure it is available to children when needed.

  10010 - CCLR s.10(1)