Ic Early Learning Center (Metrotown)

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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A staff's ECE/IT certificate was not validated by the system maintained by the Registry. The Manager validated the certificate during the inspection.

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 that the diaper changing mat has several tears, making it difficult to clean and sanitize properly. This was a repeat contravention from inspection report # CLAN-D28QT6.

Corrective action. The Director said she will replace the diaper change mat

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

Observation. Licensing observed both cloth towels and paper towels in the children’s washroom. The Director said cloth towels were used, sometimes, to dry children’s hands on a re-use basis, rather than for single use. This poses potential cross-contamination.

Corrective action. The Director said children will only use paper towels to dry their hands.

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 the fire extinguisher has not been serviced annually. The arrow on the fire extinguisher gauge was in the green zone.

Corrective action. The Director said she will ensure service the fire extinguisher annually

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 that the diaper changing mat has several tears in the mat. This could make the mat difficult to clean and may harbour bacteria.

Corrective action. Please ensure the diaper changing mat is replaced or repaired.

A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are (b) located so as not to block or hamper an exit in the case of fire or other emergency.

Observation. During the inspection Licensing observed a large table blocking an exit.

Corrective action. Please ensure all exits are clear to ensure a safe exit in case of an emergency

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 following: -A kettle was placed close to the edge of the counter. The kettle was filled with water and the temperature of the water was 51 degrees Celsius. This could cause a potential burning hazard. -A vacuum was observed hanging in the outdoor play area. A long cord was within reach of the children

Corrective action. The Manager will ensure to have a discussion with the staff regarding the hazards identified.

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: -Large foam blocks were placed on a ledge above where the children were sleeping. The blocks were too large for the shelf and may present a falling hazard. This was corrected during the inspection -A climber in the outdoor area of the facility was placed close to a slide. A 6 foot fall zone must be observed around any climbing equipment.

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

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

Observation. During the inspection Licensing observed a staff completing the diaper changing routine with two children. Between diaper changes the diaper changing mat was not disinfected and after the final diaper change the staff did not wash their hands. Licensing discussed their observations with the Manager and stressed the importance of hand hygiene and disinfecting diaper changing surfaces to reduce the potential for cross contamination between children.

Corrective action. In discussion the Manager stated she will speak with the staff and create a system to ensure the staff are practicing the rules of health and hygiene when changing children's diapers.

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 observed the attendance records. Four children out of seven children in attendance were recorded on the daily attendance. In reviewing attendance records for the month of January, two departure times were missing and an arrow for several children was used in place of departure times on one date.

Corrective action. Please ensure attendance records are completed upon arrival with individual arrival and departure times listed for each child.

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. The staff and Manager records were reviewed. One staff was missing a site specific Criminal record check (CRC)

Corrective action. Please ensure all employees apply and receive a site specific criminal record check prior to their first day of employment.