Kids & Company North Vancouver

• MEDICATIONMedicationNon-critical

  Medications that staff have agreed to administer are readily accessible to staff and are administered in the correct dosage at the correct times. [CCLR Sec. 53(1)]

  Observation. LO noted a child that medication listed on a care plan was expired. LO asked the manager to call the parent and request that either an epi-pen is provided immediately or the child must be pick up.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGEnvironmentNon-critical

  A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].

  Observation. LO noted the following: - the vinyl baseboard near the doorway leadings to playground was peeling away form the wall,creating a potential tripping hazard for children and staff -children's bedding in room #1(downstairs) was stored in direct contact with other bedding,increasing the risk of cross contamination. This issue was noted on the past inspections.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGEnvironmentNon-critical

  The facility, the furniture, equipment, fixtures and supplies are of sturdy and safe construction.  They are easy to clean, and are clean and in good repair and free from hazards. [CCLR Sec. 13(2) and Sec. 15(1)(a)]

  Observation. LO noted there was a build-up grime around the base of the bathroom faucet in the children's washroom.

• RECORDS AND REPORTINGCare PlansNon-critical

  For each child requiring extra support, the licensee keeps a current care plan showing the required information. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)(2)]

  Observation. LO noted that four care plans were not reviewed yearly with the children's parents.

• MEDICATIONMedicationNon-critical

  Medications that staff have agreed to administer are readily accessible to staff and are administered in the correct dosage at the correct times. [CCLR Sec. 53(1)]

  Observation. LO noted a child that had an anaphylactic allergy noted on the registration form had no epi-pen on site and no care plan was implemented. LO asked the manager to call the parent and request that either an epi-pen is provided immediately or the child must be pick up.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGEnvironmentNon-critical

  The facility, the furniture, equipment, fixtures and supplies are of sturdy and safe construction.  They are easy to clean, and are clean and in good repair and free from hazards. [CCLR Sec. 13(2) and Sec. 15(1)(a)]

  Observation. LO noted in the storage room for children's beddings upstairs the wall's paint was peeling and debris was on the floor.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGPlay Area, Materials and EquipmentNon-critical

  All indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are suitable for the age and development of the children, safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair. [CCLR Sec. 16(4)]

  Observation. LO noted a broken plastic play equipment attached to the fence was accessible to children. Staff had completed the daily check list for the playground ,however everything was marked in good condition. The storage unit for equipment was poorly organized and no access was possible to the shelves that contain activities for children to use when outdoor. Helmets to be used by children where stored in a box with other toys and was no process for sanitizing the helmets in between each use. The ground surface had a lot of debris.

• RECORDS AND REPORTINGCare PlansNon-critical

  For each child requiring extra support, the licensee keeps a current care plan showing the required information. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)(2)]

  Observation. LO noted a child that was listed with an anaphylactic reaction had no care plan in place.

• STAFFINGCharacter and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]

  Observation. LO noted one staff did not had a valid CRC obtain from the Ministry of Justice. On file was a clearance letter from local RCMP. A sample of staff records were reviewed and found in compliance except the record noted above.

• STAFFINGEmergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Implementation of the fire drill system is practiced at least once each month, and implementation of the emergency plan is practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)(c)]

  Observation. The fire drills were up to date and records noted. The emergency plan was not practiced as was requested and noted in the last routine inspection report. This had been noted on the last routine inspection in 2024:"The emergency plan must be practiced by the end of the year of 2024 and a record maintained. Licensing suggested to new manager to get familiar with the facility procedures and practice additional emergency drills to ensure everyone is aware of the procedure". The manager was not aware of the procedure. LO recommended the manager to review the facilities policies and procedures for emergency plan.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGFurniture, Equipment and FixturesNon-critical

  Equipment, furniture and supplies are located so as not to block or hamper exits in the case of fire or other emergency. [CCLR Sec. 15(1)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing noted the following: - children beddings were not stored appropriately,were touching and allow for cross contamination. In the past the facility had a system that was not implemented by the staff at the time of this inspection - in the program upstairs in the one of the bathrooms a hole was noted on the tile wall by the sink and covered with tape - a window restrictor was damaged - on the playground part of the chain link fence had some sharp edges towards the inside that could cause injury.Location: bottom of the fence/close to the gate.

• STAFFINGEmergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Implementation of the fire drill system is practiced at least once each month, and implementation of the emergency plan is practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)(c)]

  Observation. Licensing noted no records for fire drills were available from January to June inclusive for 2024.A fire drill was recorded for July 2024. The emergency plan must be practiced by the end of the year of 2024 and a record maintained. Licensing suggested to new manager to get familiar with the facility procedures and practice additional emergency drills to ensure everyone is aware of the procedure.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGEnvironmentNon-critical

  A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].

  Observation. Preschool 2 room on the second floor of the building had window opening restrictors that are broken.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGEnvironmentNon-critical

  The facility, the furniture, equipment, fixtures and supplies are of sturdy and safe construction.  They are easy to clean, and are clean and in good repair and free from hazards. [CCLR Sec. 13(2) and Sec. 15(1)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing officer noted visible debris and stains were present on the rugs.(downstairs room)

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGPlay Area, Materials and EquipmentNon-critical

  The entire outdoor play area is enclosed and constructed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and ensures that children are free of harm. [CCLR Sec. 16(3)(a)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing officer noted the resilient surface requires repairs. Gaps\holes were formed between the rubber outdoor tiles which represent a hazard for tripping.

• RECORDS AND REPORTINGCommunity Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  There is current log of minor incidents, illnesses and unexpected events, that did not require medical attention and were not reportable incidents described in Schedule H. [CCLR Sec. 56 (1)(f)]

  Observation. A log of minor incidents is available ,however information is not recorded accordingly. LO reviewed the issue with the manager and program director. LO will provide VCH resource for log of minor incidents.

• STAFFINGCharacter and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Character references have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(b)]

  Observation. LO noted one staff had only 1 reference on file.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGEnvironmentNon-critical

  The facility, the furniture, equipment, fixtures and supplies are of sturdy and safe construction.  They are easy to clean, and are clean and in good repair and free from hazards. [CCLR Sec. 13(2) and Sec. 15(1)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing officer noted visible debris and stains were present on the rugs. The vinyl floor require cleaning.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGPlay Area, Materials and EquipmentNon-critical

  The entire outdoor play area is enclosed and constructed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and ensures that children are free of harm. [CCLR Sec. 16(3)(a)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing officer noted the resilient surface requires repairs. Gaps\holes were formed between the rubber outdoor tiles which represent a hazard for tripping. Debris was visible on the outdoor play space surface.