Alysh Daycare Centre

A licensee must: (b) have an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.

Observation. Fire extinguisher was due for service. Licensee explained that she will have it serviced today.

Corrective action. Licensee will ensure that the fire extinguisher is serviced regularly.

A licensee must ensure that each piece of furniture or equipment for sleeping (c) is appropriate for the size, age and development of the children intended to use it.

Observation. [CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION] The bathroom cupboard where hand soap and air freshener spray were stored, was not locked.

Corrective action. Manager installed the child safety lock to ensure that children do not have access to the stored items.

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

Observation. Licensing observed the following: -Two hoses in the outdoor play area were unwound. Please ensure these are secured as they could cause a potential hazard -Resilient surfacing was not observed underneath the slide. The Licensee showed Licensing what she uses for the slide and discussed other items in storage. More resilient surfacing is recommended -Lysol wipes are used for wiping the diaper changing surface. Licensing recommended using bleach as Lysol wipes take 10 minutes to disinfect. -Two bottles of bleach and water are required to disinfect the tables/toys and the diaper changing mat. This will reduce the chance for cross contamination.

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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing observed the lock in the washroom was not applied. Under the sink were various chemicals and products. This was corrected during the inspection

A licensee must: (b) have an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.

Observation. Licensing observed that the Licensee has emergency supplies for her family but not for the children in care.

Corrective action. Please ensure to obtain emergency supplies including diapers and enough food, and water.

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. Licensing observed the fire drills have not been recorded. The Licensee stated she has practiced the fire drills but did not record it.