Wildwood Childcare Centre/Frames - Group Child Care (School Age)

Employees have access to reliable communications equipment in an emergency. [CCLR Sec. 22(4)]

Observation. The licensee and manager were not on the premise during the inspection. Licensing was unable to gain access due to an access code on the gate, when contacted by phone the manager did not have a reliable means of contacting the staff person who was inside the facility with the children and was attempting to reach them on their personal cell phone via WhatsApp. This is problematic as staff may not be easily contacted in the event of an emergency that requires immediate attention. Additionally, this places the onus on the staff member to ensure their phone is always in good working order.

Hazardous objects and substances are inaccessible to children. [CCLR Sec 17]

Observation. A can of air freshener was observed within children's reach on the bathroom counter. This was removed during the inspection.

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. -Licensing observed a car top storage unit leaning against the fence near the gate and a second car top storage unit leaning against the shed on the opposite side of the house in the children's play area. These items are are tipping hazards. -A small trampoline and large net were observed leaning up against the side of the house in the children's play area. These are tipping hazards. -A rusty paint can and pile of broken wood pieces were observed in the children's play area. These items are not meant for children to access and are potentially hazardous. -A large orange extension cord and several large bicycles with tarps falling off were observed in the children's play area. These items are not meant for children in the program and present tipping and entanglement hazards. -A natural gas line running from an outdoor fireplace to the outlet presents a tripping hazard.

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. The children's play area is fully fenced however the fabric gate meant to restrict access to the resident's private sundeck was not secure.

Current policies and procedures are kept as required . [CCLR Sec.56 (1) and CCALA 19]

Observation. All required policies and procedures are in place with the exception of 'Safe Release of Children'. Resource provided.

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

Observation. A child with anaphylactic reaction to peanuts and requires an epi-pen did not have a care plan.

All persons over the age of 12 that are ordinarily present on the premises while children are present are of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for each person. [CCLR Sec 20]

Observation. One of the staff files was missing a criminal record check.