Rainbow's Nest Child Care

• 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. Licensing Officer observed that emergency supplies including food and water rations have expired.

• 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. Licensing Officer observed that the facility maintains daily and weekly Outdoor Maintenance Checklists however there was no evidence to demonstrate that the required outdoor maintenance and safety inspections had been completed and documented for a two week period in August. In addition, the facility was unable to verify that regular outdoor safety checks were conducted during that timeframe.

• STAFFINGCharacter and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Records of staff's work histories have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(c)]; Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing Officer reviewed staff records and observed the following: -record of staff's work histories have not been obtained for 1 staff -criminal record check on file for 1 staff has expired

• STAFFINGCharacter and skill requirementsNon-critical

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry [CCLR Sec. 19(4)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing Officer observed no evidence that the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) certificates of two staff have been verified by the licensee through a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISIONGroup Sizes and Employee to Children RatiosNon-critical

  The ratio of employees to children is less than that permitted in Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(b)]

  Observation. LOs observed that there is only 1 qualified Infant Toddler Educator working in the program. Manager confirmed that the educator works a 9 am - 5:30 pm shift, therefore the program does not have an ITE on site from opening at 7 am until 9 am.

• 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. LOs observed a rubber playmat on the floor that appeared soiled and had several holes poked in it. The playmat is no longer easy to clean and in good repair.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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

  Furniture or equipment used for sleeping is not clean and/or comfortable. [CCLR Sec. 15(2)(b)]

  Observation. LOs observed that several of the children's nap mats have been repaired using duct tape on the corners, posing a challenge to clean/disinfect.

• 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. In all areas of the facility, LO observed chipped and worn paint on the walls. These areas are no longer easy to clean and in good repair.