Funtown Childcare Centre

A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

Observation. - Dishes used by the children in the facility only go through a handwashing process and are not sanitized daily using the three sink method. - Eating surfaces are not sanitized efficiently. The Licensee stated these surfaces are sanitized with bleach at the beginning and end of the day. The requirement is to clean and sanitize these surfaces after each use. - Toys and high touch surfaces are not sanitized daily. - There was insufficient paper towel in the children's bathroom. The Licensee replenished the paper towel.

Corrective action. Ensure cleaning and sanitizing protocols are followed daily.

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. A landscaping tile in the outdoor play area has sunken creating a tripping hazard for the children.

Corrective action. Submit a corrective action plan.

A licensee must: (b) have an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.

Observation. There is insufficient first aid supplies to respond and recover from an emergency.

Corrective action. Ensure the first aid kit is replenished.

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.

Observation. A selection of children's files were reviewed. Out of the 6 files, 4 files did not contain an emergency contact.

Corrective action. Ensure children's files are complete.

A licensee must notify the medical health officer within 24 hours after (a) a child is involved in, or may have been involved in, a reportable incident described in Schedule H while under the care or supervision of the licensee.

Observation. The Licensee did not notify the licensing officer within 24 hours that children were involved in a reportable incident on July 28 as described in Schedule H as required.

Corrective action. Submit a corrective action plan.

A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as (a) an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the system maintained by the early childhood educator registry. (Educator or assistant certificate validation)

Observation. Licensing noted 1 staff file did not contain a validated certificate.

Corrective action. Ensure staff files are complete.

A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

Observation. Licensing observed the following: - A hose stored inside a garbage bag that was accessible to the children. - Fridge handle is broken.

Corrective action. Submit a corrective action plan.

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. A selection of children's files were reviewed. Out of the 5 reviewed 1 file did not contain the repayment agreement.

Corrective action. Ensure children files are complete.

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.

Observation. A selection of children's files were reviewed. Out of the 5 reviewed 1 file did not contain information for a medical practioner.

Corrective action. Ensure children files are complete.