Ic Early Learning Center (Sardis B)

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

Observation. Upon inspection, licensing observed a slide, in the outdoor play area, was placed close to two poles. There was no 6 feet radius around the play structure. (REMOVED DURING INSPECTION)

Corrective action. The Manager said she will measure the space to ensure there is sufficient space around the play structure.

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. During a conversation with the Manager confirmed for the last half an hour of the program, only ECE qualified staff present. Child Care Licensing Regulation requires Infant and Toddler qualified educator to be present during the whole operation hours.

Corrective action. The Manager said she will talk to the General Supervisor to ensure the facility meets the staff to children ratio.

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

Observation. Upon inspection, licensing observed the following: - Two fire extinguishers in the facility were not serviced annually. The arrows were pointing to the green zones.

The licensee must not permit a person over the age of 12 to be ordinarily present on the premises of a community care facility while children are present, unless the person is of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for that person.

Observation. Criminal record checks for persons over the age of 12 who are ordinarily present are not available.

Corrective action. The Manager said she will obtain criminal record checks for the residents. The Manager said the residents do not have access to the day care area.