Langara Child Development Centre (GCC-Under 36 mos)

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISIONBehavioural GuidanceNon-critical

  Behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of each child. [CCLR Sec.51(1)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing observed the following interaction. A staff welcomed a child by the cubby area. After being dropped off the child wanted to go and play. The staff was holding onto the child's lower arm as the child tried to walk into the activity space. The staff was overheard telling the child they knew the child wanted to play but they have to wash hands first. The child had their arm extended as they were pulling in the opposite direction away from the staff. The staff held onto the child's arm. The staff then put their hands on the child's shoulder/back and turned the child towards the bathroom. The staff had their hands on the child's back/shoulder area and walked behind the child towards the bathroom.

• 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 in the sandbox: - One board of the seating bench is rotten at the end and requires replacement. - One 4x4 post of the sandbox railing is rotten at the bottom and requires replacement.

• NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICESNutritionNon-critical

  Information on the food and drink given to children is made available to parents. [CCLR Sec. 48(6)]

  Observation. Parents are not informed of the daily snacks served to their child. A discussion was held regarding various ways to inform parents about the snacks served each day.

• 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 that one sandbox enclosure plank had started to rot and splinter. Licensing observed a low bench located against the fence beside a planter. On the planter side the bench support was sagging and wobbly.

• 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 observed that several pieces of equipment made of foam with a plastic covering are used as dividers between the children's sleeping mats. The plastic covering on these pieces of equipment are wearing and on a couple of them the plastic is torn off and showing the foam filling.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.