Fair Haven Children's Centre (Burnaby)

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. Walls in the bathrooms are visibly dirty A child toilet in the infant toddler room has stains in the toilet bowl The outside railing to the deck in the 3-5 playground is missing some vertical railings posing a falling hazard The snow fence used in the large 3-5 playground is falling down nap mats used in 3-5 room are showing wear and tear with the corners breaking making it unable to be sanitized. the diaper change area in the 3-5 classroom is missing a large portion of the corner of the mat exposing the foam making it unable to be sanitized.

Corrective action. Provide a plan on how you are going to correct the above and how you are going to monitor your facility to be clean and in good repair.

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. items intended for staff use such as cleaners, salt, and supplies are located in the cubby room bathroom accessible to children in care A rodent trap was located next to the toilet in the infant toddler bathroom

Corrective action. Ensure that children do not have access to hazardous items.

A licensee must keep, for each child requiring extra support, a current care plan showing the following information: (b) the courses of action recommended by health care professionals to address the needs of the child requiring extra support.

Observation. A care plan does not include the course of action recommended by health care professionals for a child requiring additional support.

Corrective action. Ensure that the care plan requires the course of action.

Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that (b) the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.

Observation. Licensing observed Infant/Toddler Ratio – Staff to child ratio not maintained. One of the staffs’ ECE certificate expired, it was determined she works alone with children at the beginning of the day therefore, not adhering to the Child Care Licensing Regulation Schedule E.

Corrective action. The Manager advised Licensing she will alter the schedule of staff to ensure schedule E is followed until the staff receives her renewed certificate. Licensing suggested an exemption as another option.

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. Licensing observed the care plans were not reviewed annually with the parent or any person requested to by the parent. .

Corrective action. The manager said she will review the care plans with the parents for any changes.

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. Licensing observed a dent in the wall in the drywall in the nap room

Corrective action. Please ensure the facility is in good repair.

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. During the inspection the following was observed: -A door to the kitchen was open. There were chemicals at the children's level located under the sink. Vitamins were located in an unlocked cupboard at the children's level -Plastic bags and a bottle of disinfectant were located next to the change mat. -Disinfectant spray was placed close to the counter top within easy reach -Hand sanitizer was located in the cubby area. This was within the reach of children

Corrective action. Please ensure children do not have access to any objects or substances that may be hazardous to their health and safety

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. The record of fire drills was observed. The October fire drill was practiced but not recorded.

Corrective action. Please ensure the fire drill is recorded on a monthly basis.

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a) name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status.

Observation. The children's records were reviewed. Three children's were missing their gender.

Corrective action. Please ensure the children's records are complete.

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. During the inspection licensing observed the following: -laminate flooring was lifting in some sections in the classroom. This could cause a potential tripping hazard. This is a repeat contravention from inspection # CLAN-BYQT7J -a square table had a chip in it and the wood was exposed. This could be difficult to clean -several chips in the paint where drywall was exposed in the 3-5 classroom.

Corrective action. Please ensure the facility is in good repair.

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. Rusty chair legs were observed. These chairs were located in the playground sandbox. This is a repeat contravention from inspection # CLAN-CB2RGR. Rust can present a potential health hazard

Corrective action. Please ensure children do not have access to any objects or substances that may be hazardous to their health and safety.

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. During the inspection Licensing observed that one of the staff certificates was not posted. This is a repeat contravention from inspection # CLAN-BKMNHE

Corrective action. Please ensure staff certificates are posted in a prominent place.

In respect of a record referred to in this Division, a licensee must (a) keep in a single place at the community care facility the records referred to in sections 56 to 58.

Observation. The staff qualifications list was reviewed at the facility. One staff criminal record check was not listed on the staff qualifications list. A file for the staff was not located at the facility.

Corrective action. Please ensure the staff qualifications list is updated to reflect the CRC.

Observation. Through an interview with the Manager, Licensing determined that a staff member administered twice the amount of medication to a child than what is specified by the child's care plan and instructed by the parent.

Corrective action. Corrective action plan received

Observation. Licensing determined through an interview with the Manager that the Licensee did not notify the licensing officer within 24 hours that a child was involved in or may have been involved in a reportable incident as described in Schedule H as required.

Corrective action. Corrective action plan received

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. During the inspection licensing observed the following inside the facility: -Trim at the bottom of the wall was not affixed in the cubby area. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-BDFRFC, and #SMOY-AZYMQRJ The following was observed outside the facility: -A gate to the outdoor play area was not locked as the lock and the holes that secure the lock were not aligned. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection. This is a repeat contravention

Corrective action. Please ensure the facility is in good repair

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. During the inspection Licensing observed the following in the facility: -A door in the cubby area was left unlocked. This lead to the parking garage. Just outside the door to the parking garage were a variety of chemicals. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection. This is a repeat contravention. Please correct this by March 17, 2022 During the inspection Licensing observed the following in the outdoor play areas: -A large play kitchen abutted the fence. Beyond the fence is a very busy street. This could pose a potential climbing hazard. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection. This is a repeat contravention Please correct this by March 17, 2022 -Rusty padlocks were observed on the shed. This is a repeat contravention from inspection # CLAN-BYQT7J. In addition, rust was observed on a bracket attaching a shed and several chairs in the sandbox. Rust was observed on railings (repeat contravention from inspection # CLAN-BKMNHE), the handles of a teeter totter. Rust can present a potential health hazard. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection. This is a repeat contravention. Please provide active supervision around these areas until the rust can be removed. -A loose string of lights was located at the children's level and was not attached to the wall. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection. This is a repeat contravention Please correct this by March 17, 2022 -The accessible washroom was unlocked and the door was open. This is in the children's cubby area. In the washroom were chemicals that have labels that state," Serious eye irritant" and "If swallowed call a poison centre". Licensing closed and locked the door. Upon returning 25 minutes later the door was unlocked and the door was open again. Please ensure this is corrected by March 15, 2022.

Corrective action. Please ensure that children do not have access to any objects or substances that may be hazardous to their health and safety

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (c) daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure.

Observation. During the inspection the attendance was reviewed for the month of March. Eleven departure times were missing. This was not corrected by the date specified on the routine inspection. Missing departure times is a repeat contravention from inspections # CLAN-BYQT7J, #CLAN-BKMNHE and #CLAN-B8YUD3.

Corrective action. Please ensure attendance records are complete.

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. During the inspection Licensing observed the following in the facility: -A door in the cubby area was left unlocked. This lead to the parking garage. Just outside the door to the parking garage were a variety of chemicals. Please correct this by January 24, 2022 During the inspection Licensing observed the following in the outdoor play areas: -A large play kitchen abutted the fence. Beyond the fence is a very busy street. This could pose a potential climbing hazard. Please correct this by January 24, 2022 -Rusty padlocks were observed on the shed. This is a repeat contravention from inspection # CLAN-BYQT7J. In addition, rust was observed on a bracket attaching a shed and several chairs in the sandbox. Rust was observed on railings (repeat contravention from inspection # CLAN-BKMNHE), the handles of a teeter totter and a shovel. Rust can present a potential health hazard. The Manager and Licensing discussed options for covering the rust. Please provide active supervision around these areas until the rust can be removed. -A loose string of lights was located at the children's level and was not attached to the wall. Please correct this by January 24, 2022

Corrective action. Please ensure that children do not have access to any objects or substances that may be hazardous to their health and safety.

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. During the inspection licensing observed the following inside the facility: -Peeling paint throughout the facility. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #SMOY-AZYMQRJ, #CLAN-BKMNHE, CLAN-B8YUD3 -Trim at the bottom of the wall in not affixed in the classroom and the cubby area. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-BDFRFC, and #SMOY-AZYMQRJ The following was observed outside the facility: -A gate to the outdoor play area was not locked as the lock and the holes that secure the lock were not aligned.

Corrective action. Please ensure the facility is in good repair

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: -A shelf over 4" was not anchored to the wall. This is a repeat contravention from inspection # CLAN-BYQT7J. This was corrected during the inspection.

Corrective action. Please ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times.

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 fire extinguishers were expired since January 14, 2022. The extinguishers were within the area of fully charged. In discussion with the Manager she stated the company is scheduled to come later in the week.

Corrective action. Please ensure fire extinguishers are serviced prior to the expiry date to be able to respond in an emergency.

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (c) daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure.

Observation. During the inspection the attendance sheets were observed. Three departure times were missing in one room and one child was not recorded as present in the other room. Missing departure times is a repeat contravention from inspection s # CLAN-BYQT7J, #CLAN-BKMNHE and #CLAN-B8YUD3.

Corrective action. Please ensure attendance records are complete.

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. During the inspection licensing observed the following inside the facility: -washroom doors had duct tape. Duct tape is difficult to clean -the vinyl floor was lifting in several places. This could cause a potential tripping hazard -peeling paint in the nap room. This is a repeat contravention from inspection # SMOY-A7M QRJ and inspection # CLAN- B8YUD3 -The counter by the sink is cracking. This could potentially harbour bacteria. During the inspection licensing observed the following outside the facility: -the wood is rotting at the base of some sections of the fence

Corrective action. Please ensure the facility is clean and in good repair.

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. Licensing observed the following inside the facility: -chemical plant food in an unlocked cupboard in the children's washroom. This was located at the children's level. This could cause a potential poisoning hazard. Licensing observed the following outside the facility: -Rusty padlocks on the shed, rusted pots and a muffin tin, a tambourine, and cymbals. This could cause a potential health hazard. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-BKMNHE

Corrective action. Please ensure children do not have access to any objects or substances that are hazardous to their health and safety.

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

Observation. During the inspection licensing observed the following inside the facility: -a large shelf over 4 feet tall was not anchored to the wall.

Corrective action. Please ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times to the children in care.

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

Observation. Licensing observed that there was no food or water in the emergency evacuation kit for the 0-36 month children. In discussion with the staff she stated that the food and water were expired and they were in the process of replacing it.

Corrective action. Please ensure that the emergency evacuation kit has all of the supplies that are needed to be prepared and be able to respond in an emergency.

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (c) daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure.

Observation. Licensing reviewed the attendance records for both the 0-36 month old room and the 30 months to school age room. Several sign out times were missing for the month of February. This is a repeat contravention from inspection # CLAN-B8YUD3 and inspection #CLAN-BKMNHE.

Corrective action. Please ensure attendance records are complete.

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 reviewed. An annual review form is placed at the beginning of the file to indicate when the plan has been reviewed. Two care plans were not recorded as being reviewed in 2020.

Corrective action. Please ensure care plans are reviewed at least once a year and dociumentation is provided to indicate this

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (i) a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency.

Observation. Seven children's records were reviewed. One child was missing a photo.

Corrective action. Please ensure children's records are complete.

A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (b) for each employee, the records required under section 19 (1) [character and skill requirements].

Observation. During the inspection the staff qualifications checklist was reviewed. Two staff members currently working at the facility had ECE certificates posted in the facility but did not have their qualifications listed and their filies were not observed on site.

Corrective action. Please ensure staff records, and the staff qualifications list if used, are up to date and on site.

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. During the inspection the following was observed inside the facility: - paint was peeling in the nap room and the cubby area. -laminate was missing on some of the cabinets in the classrooms.

Corrective action. Please ensure the facility is in good repair.

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

Observation. One plug cover was missing in the cubby area of the facility. This could cause a potential electrocution hazard. In addition the latch to one of the playground gates was loose.

Corrective action. Please ensure a health and safe environment is provided at all times.

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. Rust was observed on fixtures, poles and latches in both of the outdoor play areas. This could cause a potential health hazard. The Manager and licensing discussed recommendations for covering the rust.

Corrective action. Please ensure children do not have access to any objects or substances that are hazardous to their health and safety.

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. Licensing observed that none of the staff certificates were posted. The staff certificates are in the office as they were removed from the wall for painting.

Corrective action. Please ensure staff certificates are posted in a prominant place inside the facility.

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

Observation. During the inspection licensing reviewed two out of three fire extinguishers. Two fire extinguishers have the following written on the tags: Fail. The date of replacement is listed as ASAP.

Corrective action. Please ensure the fire extinguishers are in good working order to respond in a potential emergency.

In respect of a record referred to in this Division, a licensee must (a) keep in a single place at the community care facility the records referred to in sections 56 to 58.

Observation. The staff files were reviewed. The Manager produced a staff qualifications list. Three staff members' information were missing the from the list. This includes: criminal record checks, record of work history, immunization status, references and ECE certificate verifications In addition one staff was missing a current ECE certificate. The serious health and safety to children in care was discussed. The Manager stated that all of the information must be obtained before a staff member is hired and that this information is located at the sponsoring organization head office.

Corrective action. Please ensure all staff records or a staff qualifications list is located at the facility for review.

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (c) daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure.

Observation. During the inspection the attendancewas reviewed. For the month of January, seven departure times were not recorded. This is a repeat contravention from inspection# # CLAN-B8YUD3 and inspection # CLAN-BDFRFC.

Corrective action. Please ensure the attendance records are complete.