Neville Childcare

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. The following were observed: - Small knife stored in the top drawer without lock and is accessible by children - Staff medication and Polysporin were placed on top of shelve that is accessible by children

Corrective action. [CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION] Manager said he will ensure staff medication are stored out of reach from children.

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. buckets stored by the fence at the end of of the playground had standing water and debris inside.

Corrective action. Manager said he will remove the buckets.

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

Observation. Water cattle placed next to an extension cord on the kitchen counter. This is a potential fire hazard.

Corrective action. Manager said that he will rearrange the placement of the extension cord and water cattle

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. Manager file missing 3 character references

Corrective action. Manager said he will provide 3 character references and have them verified by the other licensee.

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: (c) a record of the person's work history.

Observation. A record of the Manager's work history was not obtained

Corrective action. Manager said he will provide a copy of his work history to the Licensee

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. Manager's immunization status was not obtained.

Corrective action. Manager said he will provide a copy of his immunization status to the Licensee

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

Observation. LO observed and discussed the following with the Manager: - Outdoor Play Area: gaps between railings measured 4 inches posing entrapment hazard - Wooden Fence: several loose panels with wood rot on the bottom with exposed rusty nails sticking out

Corrective action. Ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are in care.

A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Children are not using single use cotton towels to dry their hands after hand hygiene.

Corrective action. Ensure that children use single use cotton towels or disposable paper towels to dry their hands after hand washing.

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 two picnic benches in the outdoor play area were placed close to the fencing. Below the fencing a sharp drop off was observed.

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

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 that a couch had a large rip in it and the mattress underneath was exposed.

Corrective action. Please ensure the facility furniture 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. Licensing observed the following: -A lock on a lower cupboard in the kitchen was broken. Inside the cupboard were two bottles of chemicals. One bottle read, "keep out of the reach of children. These were removed during the inspection. -Several bottles of sunscreen and hand sanitizer were located at the children's level. These were removed during the inspection

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 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 record was reviewed. The staff's criminal record check was not site specific.

Corrective action. Please ensure to obtain a site specific criminal record check prior to an employee starting work at the facility.

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 in the outdoor area: -a mat that was placed at the bottom of the stairs had folds in it that could cause a tripping hazard. This was removed during the inspection. -the eavestrough was sharp to the touch

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

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 in the outdoor play area: -peeling paint on the wooden wall of the playground may cause splintering -one of the steps in the outdoor area had splintering wood.

Corrective action. Please ensure the facility is in good repair

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. The record of attendance was reviewed for the month of August. Six arrival and departure times were not recorded.

Corrective action. Please ensure the 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 the following was noted in the outdoor play area: -a metal teeter totter had paint chips and rust was exposed. This is a potential health hazard

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 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 noticed inside the facility: -A metal corner strip on the wall was exposed.

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