Teddy Bear Academy

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGFirst AidNon-critical

  First aid kits are readily accessible to all employees, including while care is provided away from premises. [CCLR Sec. 23(2)]

  Observation. There did not appear to be a first aid kit accessible.

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

  Furniture or equipment for sleeping is used by only one child at a time, is clean and comfortable, and is appropriate for the size, age and development of the children intended to use it. [CCLR Sec. 15(2)]

  Observation. There was one child in attendance whom the staff referred to as the baby. He was in a crib in the nap room. This child was tall enough to climb out, was awake and jumping around in the crib. The staff kept the child in the crib awake for 35 minutes at which point the LO told the staff to remove him. The child was awake in the crib when LO arrived.

• 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. There is a gap in the fence in the south East corner between the chain link and the plank fencing. There is a plank missing from the fence creating a gap that a child could fit through. The area on the west side of the property has a set of stairs, while there is a gate, the space below the railing is large enough for children to easily access the upper deck.

• 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. The staff indicated that one child present had ASD.

• RECORDS AND REPORTINGRecords For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee has written, parental consent to release a child to someone other than the parent. [CCLR Sec. 57(3)(b)]

  Observation. No children had alternate authorized pick up persons listed in their file.

• RECORDS AND REPORTINGRecords For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing any notification of a parent, emergency contact or medical health officer made under CCLR section 55 [notification of illness or injury] is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(g)]; A record for each child containing any special instruction respecting the childs diet, medication, participation in a program of activities, or other matter relevant to the childs care that is given by the childs parent to the licensee and agreed to by the licensee is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(h)]; A record of any person who is not permitted access to the child is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(j)]; A record for each child containing the date of enrolment in the facility is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(b)]; A record for each child containing the name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(a)]

  Observation. There were 6 children present but only 3 had partial records available on the first day of the inspection. When the LO returned to continue the inspection, there were 2 children present. For these two children there was a one page consent for emergency services page with the child's photo.

• RECORDS AND REPORTINGSafe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Maintenance of Equipment: A log is kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. No log was available for review.

• STAFFINGCommunity Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  The licensee keeps current records of each employee as required under Sec. 19(1). [CCLR Sec.56(b)]

  Observation. No staff files were present. The ECE certificate and first aid were posted.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURESEmergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  There is an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(b)]

  Observation. No emergency preparedness supplies were observed on site. Sufficient supplies, including food and water, should be readily available to support all children and staff for at least of 72 hours.

• RECORDS AND REPORTINGSafe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Maintenance of Equipment: A log is kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. The Manager informed Licensing that daily inspections of the outdoor play space are being conducted, but no log is maintained to record them.

• 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 observed an unsecured shelf over 4 feet in height in the facility. A discussion occurred with the Licensee regarding anchoring the shelf to mitigate the tipping hazard.

• 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 observed the following: - A lock on the gate leading to the main road is installed on the inside of the fence and is potentially accessible to children. A discussion occurred with the Licensee and they committed to moving the lock to the outside of the fence where is not accessible to children. - The area between the wooden fence and the chain-link fence in the south-east corner of the outdoor play space has an opening leading to a long off-site space between the chain-link fence and the neighbouring yard’s wooden fence. A discussion occurred with the Licensee that this opening must be immediately blocked for the outside play space to be considered enclosed. The Licensee committed to blocking it prior to children attending the following day. - A large rock area in the outdoor play space has thorny debris from a removed plant. A discussion occurred with the Licensee that children should not play in this area until the thorny debris has been removed. - The area in the north-west corner of the outdoor play space has limited supervision sight lines. In the same corner, there is access to stairs leading to an upstairs residential patio through an open side. The elevated grass area from the main play space also leads to an alternate gate that could potentially be climbed over, which leads to the street. A discussion occurred with the Licensee that this area should not be accessed by children and that the area must be vigilantly supervised. A plan must be developed to permanently reduce these risks. - The sandbox area adjacent to the patio has concrete retaining blocks that wobble when touched. A discussion occurred with the Licensee to address this issue, and the Licensee committed to moving the sandbox in the meantime.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURESEmergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Emergency exits and fire drill system are approved by a local Fire Marshal. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing observed a fire extinguisher in the facility that did not have a label indicating service dates to confirm its effectiveness.