Kids & Company King George Surrey

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child.

  Observation. Following were observed that are accessible to children in care; - two bleach and water solution bottles sitting on sink counter in one of the GCC ( 30 months to SA program) - a child's epi-pen hanging within reach

  Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how his contravention has been addressed.

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that any heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius.

  Observation. Water temperature measured at 53.5 degrees Celsius.

  Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how his contravention has been addressed.

  11230 - CCLR s.47
• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

  A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene.

  Observation. No toilet paper it the children's bathrooms.

  Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how his contravention has been addressed.

  15030 - CCLR s.46(1)
• LICENSING

  A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility the certificate, or a copy of the certificate, of any educator or assistant employed to work in the community care facility.

  Observation. Four staff certificates not posted.

  Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how his contravention has been addressed.

  10070 - CCLR s.11(4)
• MEDICATION

  If a licensee has agreed with a parent to give a child any medication prescribed by a medical practitioner or provided by the parent, the licensee and his or her employees must ensure that the medication is (b) readily accessible to employees.

  Observation. One child's emergency medication has expired and therefore is not readily accessible to employees.

  Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how his contravention has been addressed.

  16020 - CCLR s.53(1)(b)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  The licensee must (b) review the care plan at least once each year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.

  Observation. Three children's care plans were not reviewed annually with the parent or any person requested to by the parent.

  Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how his contravention has been addressed.

  19260 - CCLR s.58(2)(b)

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

  Observation. A hanging blind cord was accessible to children, and a child wrapped the blind cord around their neck before a staff intervened.

  Corrective action. All blind cords must be secured properly.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• 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. There were two spots on the wall in the hallway and a classroom where paint is peeling and drywall is exposed.

  Corrective action. Ensure the facility is in good repair.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment].

  Observation. April ad May fire drills were not recorded.

  Corrective action. Manager will send plan to resolve.

  13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(c)

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

  Observation. The metal perimeter of the outdoor play space has areas where there are sharp/rough corners and edges. A number of injuries/incidents have been related to the metal perimeter. Additionally, children have access to the elevated perimeter which can be hot in the summer and slippery in the winter.

  Corrective action. Discussion had with the manager in regard to coming up with a permanent solution to the contravention noted above. Please provide a written plan to indicate how you will address the contravention noted above on or before February 28, 2025.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)

• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  The licensee must (b) review the care plan at least once each year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.

  Observation. Some care plans in place for children may need an updated review. .

  Corrective action. Manager stated moving forward, all care plans will be reviewed with parents once a year.

  19260 - CCLR s.58(2)(b)

• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (a) a criminal record check for the person.

  Observation. A random sampling of staff files were reviewed and one file did not have a facility specific criminal record check.

  Corrective action. Enusre to have site specific criminal record checks

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are (a) of sturdy and safe construction, easy to clean and free from hazards.

  Observation. There is a blue chair in the infant room and a wooden kitchen in the toddler room that are starting to show wear and tear and cannot be sanitized effectively.

  Corrective action. Ensure furniture and equipment are in good repair

  11080 - CCLR s.15(1)(a)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (b) character references in respect of the person.

  Observation. One staff file was missing 2 references

  Corrective action. Ensure to have this information on file for each staff

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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. In one classroom the drywall is chipped and the paint is peeling in one area

  Corrective action. Ensure the facility is in good repair at all times. Discussion around alternative materials on the lower part of the wall to assist with this.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment].

  Observation. There was no evidence of fire drills from Feb-May and August

  Corrective action. Ensure monthly fire drills are conducted and there is evidence of this.

  13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(c)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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. Of the children's files reviewed, 2 were missing the name & number of a doctor or walk in clinic

  Corrective action. Ensure each child's file has this information

  19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (a) a criminal record check for the person.

  Observation. Of the staff files reviewed, one file was missing a valid criminal records check.

  Corrective action. Ensure all staff have a valid criminal record check on file; this staff cannot work alone until they have obtained one.

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (c) a record of the person's work history.

  Observation. A record of the person's work history was not obtained for two employees.

  Corrective action. Ensure each staff has this on file.

  12060 - CCLR s.19(1)(c)
• STAFFING

  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. 2 staff files did not have current validation evidence on file

  Corrective action. Ensure each staff file has this information.

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (b) character references in respect of the person.

  Observation. Of the staff files reviewed, 2 files were missing references.

  Corrective action. Ensure staff files have enough references on file

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b)

No violations recorded at this inspection.