Little Eden Child Care Center

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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: -A razor and personal care products underneath the sink. This was located behind a closed door that was unlocked. -An electrical outlet cover is missing -the gate to the fence was unlocked. In discussion the Manager stated a playground check is completed prior to children accessing the space. -Loose cords on the floor and on the printer. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-D52NC5 -Loose outdoor string lights in the outdoor play area. -Only one bottle of bleach and water was observed. The Manager said she uses Lysol in the washroom as it is stronger. Lysol takes 10 minutes to disinfect a surface. Licensing recommends using bleach. -A gate at the bottom of the stairs is missing (please provide active supervision until this is corrected). Please correct by May 23 rd. -Cat food in a pouch was located on the sensory table. This may present a hazard to the children.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(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 requested to see the emergency supplies. The Manager left the key to access the garage in the upstairs of the home. This was relocated during the inspection. When accessing the supplies these were located behind many large objects and were difficult to access. More food is required. Licensing recommends sufficient food for a 24 hour period.

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)
• 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. Attendance records were reviewed many arrival and departure times were missing.

  19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c)
• 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. One character reference was missing for one staff . This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-D52NC5

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b)
• 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. Licensing observed that one of the Manager's family members has a bedroom that is located on the floor where the child care facility is located. A criminal record check for a person over the age of 12 who is ordinarily present is not available.

  Corrective action. As the facility is Licensed as a Multi-age childcare facility the Manager must provide a plan to ensure that all members of the home live in the living space rather than the space that is designated for child care. This does not meet the requirement of the care type that the facility is currently licensed for.

  12160 - CCLR s.20(1)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

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

  Observation. The following was observed inside the facility: -Loose cords were not secured -One bottle of bleach and water was being used for cleaning items in the classroom and cleaning the diaper changing mat. Two bottles are required to reduce the potential for cross contamination. The following was observed in he outdoor play area: -The door to the garage was unlocked. An open bag of ice met was observed in the garage. -The shed was unlocked. A lawnmower was observed -A freezer in the outdoor play area was unlocked. This was accessible to children. In discussion the Manager stated she fixed this but the lock had fallen off. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #KCHG-CSHS5K

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are (a) of sturdy and safe construction, easy to clean and free from hazards.

  Observation. Licensing observed a trampoline had signs of wear and cracks in the material. Please provide active supervision until this is repaired.

  11080 - CCLR s.15(1)(a)
• 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. The staff records were reviewed. One staff was missing one character reference

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

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

  Observation. the licensee has a freezer chest that was unlocked and accessible to the children in the outside play area.

  Corrective action. please ensure the freezer is locked when children are on site

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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 on the floor a bottle of liquid solution for pets, used as a door stopper for the bathroom door, which was accessible to children.

  Corrective action. Ensure objects or substances that may be hazardous to the health or safety are not accessible to children.

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• 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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing observed that the name of the manager was not displayed in the facility.

  Corrective action. Display the name of the manager in a prominent place in the facility.

  10050 - CCLR s.11(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. Licensing observed that the fire extinguisher was due to be serviced on 2021/11/16, as written on the tag. This item was identified and contravened on Dec. 16, 2019 on routine inspection report #KSEY-BJWQ76.

  Corrective action. Ensure the fire extinguisher is serviced annually, to ensure it is operating and in order in case of an emergency.

  13020 - CCLR s.22(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: (a) a criminal record check for the person.

  Observation. Licensing observed that the Criminal Record Check for two staff have expired.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the Criminal Record Check for staff are up to date and included on file.

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a)

No violations recorded at this inspection.