Little Dino Childcare Centre

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

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

  Observation. During inspection, Licensing observed the following: - Staff did not wash hands after each diaper change - Children were not encouraged to wash hands after diaper change - Sanitizing solution not available in the bathroom

  Corrective action. Manager explained that she will talk to the staff about the procedure of diaper change, and to encourage children to wash hand after diaper change. Manager also states that she will prepare a second sanitizing solution bottle in the bathroom.

  15030 - CCLR s.46(1)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

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

  Observation. During the inspection, Licensing observed that there were insufficient supplies to respond or recover from emergency

  Corrective action. Manager explained that she will obtained emergency supplies from all families, and she will add more supplies as well.

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)

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

  Observation. Gloves are not being changed in between all diaper changes, and gloves are used during handwashing procedures.

  Corrective action. The Manager will ensure that proper use of disposable gloves is being practiced.

  15030 - CCLR s.46(1)
• 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. The program has been out of ratio on several occasions.

  Corrective action. The Manager will ensure that the staff to child ratio in the program is according to the regulations.

  14030 - CCLR s.34(2)(b)

• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

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

  Observation. Upon inspection, Licensing observed that children's hands were not washed before eating snack. The Manager explained that children are provided with a wet cloth and wash their hands after playing outside.

  Corrective action. The Manager explained that children's hands will be washed, prior to meal times.

  15030 - CCLR s.46(1)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  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 found that there is not sufficient food and water for 72 hours to respond and recover from any emergency.

  Corrective action. The Manager explained that moving forward she will provide items for the emergency kits.

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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. Upon inspection, Licensing found that a child with an indicated allergy on their registration form, did not have a care plan that includes the course of action recommended by health care professionals. The Manager was able to verbally explain how to respond.

  Corrective action. The Manager explained that she will follow up with the child's parent and develop and care plan.

  19220 - CCLR s.58(1)(b)

• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility.

  Observation. Licensing reviewed 6 files of which 1 was missing date of enrolment

  Corrective action. Please ensure all children’s files are complete and up to date

  19080 - CCLR s.57(2)(b)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.

  Observation. Licensing reviewed 6 files of which 2 were missing medical practitioner name and phone number.

  Corrective action. Please ensure all children’s files are complete and up to date

  19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d)

• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

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

  Observation. During the inspection the licensing officer observed children getting up from naptime and sitting down at the snack table. Licensing officer did not observe the children washing their hands before eating snack. Manager stated that they use one time wet wipes to clean the children's hands. Manager stated that children have their hands washed when they return from outside and after they have their diapers changed.

  Corrective action. Please ensure children practice the rules of health and hygiene by using soap and water and individual hand towels for drying hands.

  15030 - CCLR s.46(1)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.

  Observation. During the inspection, seven (7) children's files were reviewed and two (2) children's files were missing the name and phone number of an emergency contact person.

  Corrective action. Please ensure all children's files are complete.

  19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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 of the daily attendance records, it was noted that on several days during the month of June the children were not signed out. Manager stated that the staff sign the children in and out and that at the end of the day sometimes she forgets to sign them out. This is a repeat contravention and it was noted on Inspection #SSAU-C4BSHV from June 25, 2021.

  Corrective action. Please ensure an accurate record of the children's attendance is kept on a daily basis.

  19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c)
• STAFFING

  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. During the inspection it was noted that a person ordinarily present at the facility had an expired CRC (Expiration date April 03, 2022).

  Corrective action. Please ensure that all persons ordinarily present at the facility have a current and valid CRC.

  12160 - CCLR s.20(1)
• STAFFING

  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: (b) character references in respect of the person.

  Observation. During the inspection, two staff files were reviewed and one staff had only one reference letter. One more reference letter is needed for this employee. Education was provided regarding checking the references of all staff employed at the facility.

  Corrective action. Please ensure all staff files are complete.

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b)
• STAFFING

  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: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

  Observation. During the inspection, two staff files were reviewed and one staff was missing a record of immunization.

  Corrective action. Please ensure all staff files are complete.

  12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f)
• STAFFING

  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. During the inspection, two staff files were reviewed and one staff was missing the ECE certificate validation.

  Corrective action. Please ensure all staff files are complete.

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a)

• LICENSING

  A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility both the licence, including any terms or conditions of the licence, and the name of the manager.

  Observation. Licensing observed the managers name was not displayed. Licensing discussed with the licensee's this could be done.

  Corrective action. Please ensure the name of the manager is displayed in a prominent plac ein the community care facility.

  10050 - CCLR s.11(1)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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 record and observed that there was no attendance taken since March 31, 2021

  Corrective action. Please ensure you keep for each child a record showing daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent, present, time of arrival and departure.

  19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must ensure that each employee (b) practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month.

  Observation. Licensing was informed that no fire drills had been practiced at this facility.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that each employee practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month.

  12190 - CCLR s.22(2)(b)