Love And Laughter Family Child Care

• C10.2 - Are children supervised, and are employee to children ratios maintained?Critical

  Observation. A video baby monitor is used when the children are sleeping in the facility. It was disclosed that physical checks on sleeping children occur once per hour. The use of a video monitor and the frequency of physical checks on sleeping children is not sufficient for active supervision as required. Children must be supervised at all times to ensure the health and safety of the child is maintained at all times. A response is required by August 27, 2026 to confirm how the risk has been mitigated.

• C2.1 - Are written policies and procedures in place to guide employees in all matters regarding the care and supervision of children?Non-critical

  Observation. The emergency plan has not been practiced in the past year. The emergency plan is required to be practiced once per year to ensure the health and safety of children in care in the event of an emergency. A response is required by August 27, 2026 to confirm the plan has been practiced by the Licensee as required.

• C7.1 - Is the facility safe, sanitary, free from hazards, in good repair, and appropriate for the age and development of children?Non-critical

  Observation. A swing set in the outdoor play area is installed directly on the grass. Protective surfacing is required to be in place for all play structures that pose a risk of falling or injury. Grass is not considered protective surfacing as it does not provide any absorption of impact. A response is required by August 27, 2026 to outline how the risk has been mitigated. A swing set in the outdoor play area does not have a six foot clearance around the equipment as required. The swing set is in close proximity of a fence, sprinkler head and cement walkway. A six foot clearance is required around equipment to reduce the risk of injury for children in care. Any equipment that does not have the required clearance poses a risk of injury to children in care. A response is required by August 27, 2026 to outline how the risk has been mitigated.

• C6.1 - Are acceptable hygiene practices maintained?Non-critical

  Observation. The garbage can in the washroom where diapers are disposed of does not have a covering or lid as required. A covered container is required for soiled clothing to maintain the health and hygiene of children in care. A container without a lid poses a risk of spreading communicable diseases in the facility. A response is required by August 27, 2026 to confirm the risk has been mitigated.

• C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical

  Observation. One child's file reviewed does not have written consent from a parent to call a medical practitioner or ambulance. Written consents are required to ensure the health and safety of a child in care in the event of an emergency. A response is required by August 27, 2026 to confirm consents have been received. All children's files do not have written consent from a parent to release a child to someone other that the parent in the event of an emergency. Written consents are required to ensure the health and safety of a child in care in the event of an emergency. A response is required by August 27, 2026 to confirm consents have been received.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• C2.1 - Are written policies and procedures in place to guide employees in all matters regarding the care and supervision of children?Non-critical

  Observation. It was observed that a fire drill was not conducted for the month of May. The Licensee disclosed the drill was conducted and was not documented as required. This is a reoccurring contravention originally found out of compliance on May 26, 2023. Current records indicating each employee practices the fire drill system at least once a month is required. Outline the system developed to ensure fire drills are occurring and documented each month.

• C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical

  Observation. A system for daily, monthly and annual outdoor play space inspections is in place, however appears to be ineffective as the documents are not kept up to date. The licensee disclosed the daily checks are occurring but are not documented on a regular basis. A log of all play space inspections, maintenance and repairs needs to be up to date and available for licensing review. Outline the system developed to ensure inspections are occurring and documented as required.

• C7.1 - Is the facility safe, sanitary, free from hazards, in good repair, and appropriate for the age and development of children?Non-critical

  Observation. The cupboard under the sink in the bathroom was unlocked and contains cleaning supplies. This is a reoccurring contravention originally found out of compliance on October 5, 2022 and subsequently on May 26, 2023. Cleaning supplies are considered hazardous substances and need to be kept in a manner that is inaccessible to the children. Outline the system developed to ensure children do not have access to any hazardous substances. The hot water in the bathroom measured 55 degrees Celsius. Any heated water accessible to children must not be more than 49 degrees Celsius. Outline the system developed to decrease and monitor the water temperature.

• C7.1 - Is the facility safe, sanitary, free from hazards, in good repair, and appropriate for the age and development of children?Non-critical

  Observation. Cleaning supplies were accessible to the children that were being stored in the bathroom. A sharp knife was left on the counter and within the children's reach.

• C2.1 - Are written policies and procedures in place to guide employees in all matters regarding the care and supervision of children?Non-critical

  Observation. The fire drill system was not posted for review in a prominent place. A fire drill had not been conducted for the month of February 2023. It was disclosed by Licensee that the emergency evacuation drill had not been conducted within the past year.

• C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical

  Observation. It was disclosed by the Licensee that the facility has been closed unexpectedly in the recent months and had not been reported to licensing. Children's files were missing medical insurance plan numbers.

• C7.1 - Is the facility safe, sanitary, free from hazards, in good repair, and appropriate for the age and development of children?Non-critical

  Observation. Reasonable access to a home-like environment includes using upstairs kitchen for baking and a nap room for sleeping and quiet play/stories. Cleaning products under sink, and hot water tank area must be made inaccessible to children. Edges of tin siding on playhouse structure must be covered to prevent injury. Gap under gate must be less than 3.5 inches.

• Has the drinking water for the facility been tested for lead content?Critical

  Observation. Acceptable results of a Lead in Drinking Water test are required to be submitted to Licensing. Information about the process was sent to Licensee.

• Has the facility been tested for radon gas?Non-critical

  Observation. Acceptable results of a 91 day Radon test are required to be submitted to Licensing. Instructions have been forwarded to Licensee to start the testing in the fall.

• C3.1 - Does the facility have sufficient employees who possess adequate training and experience to meet the care, supervision, and needs of the children?Non-critical

  Observation. Criminal Record Check results are required for a person over the age of 12 who lives at the facility. A plan to ensure the health and safety of the persons in care while awaiting the receipt of CRC results, is required to be submitted to licensing by the follow up date.