Bowen Children's Centre - Infant Toddler Centre

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Play 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. The metal fence that encloses the Seedlings <36 months outdoor play space has worn over 6 years of use. This fencing slats are breaking at the bottom. Today's inspection revealed two slats tapped together. The tape is able to be moved and this could create a head entrapment. Seedlings playground: has a smallarea of Astro turf that has areas of tripping potential because of old surfacing/tree roots. Staff also report water pools in this area. Observed installation of a vinyl covered rope with rings and a trapeze type swinging piece attached. The rope has been secured with a winch so it is secured. As discussed the height of the equipment does not exceed 3 ft so there is not a requirement for resilient ground surfacing under. There is a wooden barrier at side of the trapeze that could be a fall hazard. Saplings playground: a wooden board is missing from the (Family Place) building exposing building material that children should not access. The sensory pathway has exposed tripping hazards as the landscaping materials planted have not grown. The wooden climbing/slide piece that is outside has broken areas as the slide as broken off.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Play 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. The metal fence that encloses the <36 months outdoor play space has worn over 6 years of use. This fencing goes from grade level to a patio point that has more than a 10 foot fall zone. At today's inspection the staff showed the LO how the metal is aging and the risk of injury to a child if the metal bends. Staff reported that a child ran into the fence with some force and the metal was observed to move/bend. After this Incident the Licensee installed metal bracing along the horizontal slats as an additional safety measure..

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. The fire extinguisher service tag has expired.

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

  Medications that staff have agreed to administer are readily accessible to staff and are administered in the correct dosage at the correct times. [CCLR Sec. 53(1)]

  Observation. One child in care requires an Epi-pen for an anaphylactic allergy. The Epi-pen onsite today was expired.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-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. Cupboard in bathroom is not closing properly and could present a finger pinching hazard.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Prior to employing staff the manager has met with each person and has obtained the appropriate documentation. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)]

  Observation. Several staff exemptions were expired today. The Manager and admin staff will gather documents and send to LO by June 2/21