Balfour Community Preschool

Observation. A review of the minor incident log revealed that a service delivery problem occurred on April 16. This incident was not reported to Licensing, as is required. Any incident described in Schedule H of the Child Care Licensing Regulation must be reported to Licensing within 24 hours. Submit a report of this past incident to Licensing by May 22, 2025.

Observation. Cleaning supplies labeled 'keep out of reach of children' were observed in an unlocked bathroom cabinet that is accessible to children. Children must not have access to any substance that may be hazardous to their health or safety. Provide evidence to Licensing by Tuesday, May 20, 2025, that the hazardous items have been made inaccessible to children.

Observation. A valid first aid certificate was not able to be produced during the inspection. After the inspection, the manager confirmed that their first aid certificate was found and has expired. The manager has enrolled in a first aid course taking place on March 23. Licensing must be informed when this course is completed.

Observation. Some children's files were observed to be missing required information. It appears that two different registration questionnaires are in use, the most recent is missing a place to record all required information. Children's files must be updated to include all information required in Section 57. Some attendance records are missing times of arrival or departure. The times of arrival, departure or whether a child is absent must be indicated on the attendance record. A method of recording play space inspections exists, however inspections haven't been recorded since November. Play space inspections must be recorded daily, with larger inspections recorded monthly and yearly. Inform Licensing when recording of inspections has resumed.

Observation. A system for regular washing of tables exists, however the bleach solution used for sanitizing the tables must be made fresh daily in order to be an effective sanitizer. Inform Licensing what method of sanitizing will be used. A bottle labelled 'keep out of reach of children' was found to be under the classroom sink. It was behind closed doors and a step stool, however the doors were not locked. The bottle was relocated during the inspection. This item has been corrected.

Observation. Hot water measured 52.8C in the children's washroom today. The thermometer in the utility room attached to the hot water pipe displayed 35 C There appears to be a discrepancy between the temperature of the thermometer that is attached to the outflow pipe and the water that comes out of the tap. Upon review of the location of the thermometer, it appears that the sensor is soldered in place on the outside of the hot water pipe. This would measure the level of the temperature of the outside of the hot water pipe.

Observation. Staff files need to indicate the staff's COVID-19 immunization status. Please note that it is not a requirement that staff have COVID-19 immunizations, but an indication of whether or not the staff is immunized. One staff's file had an immunization declaration document as "incomplete" but not what immunizations were incomplete. One staff's file was missing a work history and references.

Observation. Hot water was measured at 52.3°C today. Staff stated that children are always supervised while washing hands.

Observation. Children's records were reviewed. One child's record was missing a Medical Insurance plan number. Registration records were missing children's images Attendance records for previous school year are kept off site. It is a requirement that all records in Child Care Licensing Regulation, section 56 - 58 are kept in a single location at the facility. A folder with records of children who no longer attend were reviewed. Missing is a record of the last day the child attended A review of the attendance records indicates that the play space inspections are recorded at the bottom of the daily attendance. It appears that the recording of the plays pace inspections needs to be re-introduced.

Observation. Staff files were reviewed and are incomplete missing either an immunization status or record of work history (resume).