South Slope Out Of School Care

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. Upon inspection, under the kitchen sink, there were multiple cleaning solutions stored and they were accessible to children. A child safe lock was observed but not applied. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION)

Corrective action. The Manager said she will ensure to always apply the child safe lock.

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. Manager's name was not posted within the facility.

Corrective action. Ensure that the name of the Manager is posted in a prominent place within the facility.

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. A care plan does not include the course of action recommended by health care professionals for a child requiring additional support, i.e. no symptoms listed before the staff administers medication in response to a child's medical needs.

Corrective action. Ensure that necessary information/ detail is included within the child's care plan.

The licensee must (b) review the care plan at least once each year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.

Observation. 2 care plans was not reviewed annually with the parents for children requiring extra support.

Corrective action. Ensure that care plans are reviewed at least once a year with the parents.

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 during the inspection: -Two shelves over 4 feet were not anchored -An air conditioner was not anchored -A staff bag was accessible. This may present a potential hazard. Please correct this by July 28, 2023 -The landscape fabric under the swings in the outdoor play area was showing. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-CFMMRC

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

Licensees must not make any structural change to a community care facility unless the licensee first (a) submits plans for the change to a medical health officer.

Observation. Licensing observed that the facility has installed two large cabinets and counters and the children no longer have access to this useable play space. Licensing was not informed of this structural change prior to implementing and this may impact the usable floor space used to determine the licensed capacity for the children in care.

Corrective action. Please ensure to contact Licensing prior to making any structural change to the facility. A new floor plan is required to be submitted and a follow up inspection will be completed at a later date.

A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility the certificate, or a copy of the certificate, of any educator or assistant employed to work in the community care facility.

Observation. One staff has her ECEA certificate. The ECEA certificate was not posted in a prominent place in the facility

Corrective action. Please ensure staff certificates are posted in a prominent place.

If a licensee has agreed with a parent to give a child any medication prescribed by a medical practitioner or provided by the parent, the licensee and his or her employees must ensure that the medication is (a) administered to the child in the amount and at the times specified by the child's parent or in the child's record or care plan.

Observation. Licensing observed the following: -A child requires medication due to an allergy. The medication authorization form listed the wrong form of medication. -Items with a drug identification number (DIN) were observed in the first aid kit. Medical authorization forms to apply these products was not provided by the parents

Corrective action. Please ensure that medical authorization is provided by parents and that the information is accurate and up to date.

A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (d) written policies and procedures that are intended to guide employees in the care and supervision of children.

Observation. Licensing reviewed the policies and procedures. Policies for behavioural guidance, screen use and active play were not observed.

Corrective action. Please ensure to have a complete list of policies on site to comply with the legislative requirements.

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: (d) copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills.

Observation. Licensing reviewed the staff qualifications checklist. A employee that is left alone with the children is listed as a student. It is unclear if the student possesses the sufficient 20 hours required to qualify as a responsible adult. No documentation was provided.This is a repeat contravention from inspection # CLAN-CFMMRC

Corrective action. Please ensure to update the staff qualifications list to verify staff are trained and meet the criteria to qualify as a responsible adult.

Observation. Through an interview with the Manager, it was determined that a staff member administered incorrect medication at the incorrect time to a child than what is specified in the child's care plan and instructed by the parent.

Corrective action. Corrective action plan received

A licensee must ensure that any heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius.

Observation. The hot water tap in the classroom was measured at 54.2 Degrees Celsius. The legislative requirement is 49 Degrees Celsius.In discussion with the Manager she states the children sometimes wash their hands in the classroom. Please ensure active supervision is provided until this is corrected

Corrective action. Please ensure the water is heated to no more than 49 Degrees Celsius to comply with the legislation.

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: -several electrical outlet covers including a power bar had missing outlet covers. This is a repeat contravention from inspection # CLAN-C4TPQC -no soap was available for use in the boys washroom as the dispenser was empty. Please ensure this is corrected by June 22, 2022

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 the following was observed: -In the boys washroom there was a partial piece of floor tile that was loose and missing drywall and paint on one of the corners. This is a repeat contravention from inspection # CLAN-C4PTQC -the landscape fabric under the swings was showing. This could present a potential hazard.

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

A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment].

Observation. Licensing reviewed the record of fire drills completed. Three dates were not recorded for the months of August, April and May. This is a repeat contravention from inspections #SMOY-AZFUH4, #CLAN-B9XUKZ, #EGAU-BME2T2. In addition the emergency evacuation drill was not recorded. This is a repeat contravention from inspection # #SMOY-AZFUH4, #CLAN-B9XUKZ, #EGAU-BME2T2, #CLAN-C4PTQC.

Corrective action. Please ensure you record fire drills on a monthly basis and an emergency evacuation drill on an annual basis.

The licensee must (b) review the care plan at least once each year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.

Observation. Licensing reviewed two care plans. The care plans were not reviewed annually with the parent or any person requested to by the parent.

Corrective action. Please ensure care plans are reviewed on an annual basis and that this is dated and signed by the families.

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 for the month of June. Multiple departure times were missing. This is a repeat contravention from inspection #CLAN-B9XUKZ.

Corrective action. Please ensure attendance records are complete.

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: (d) copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills.

Observation. The staff qualifications checklist was reviewed. A certificate was listed for one staff and the Manager. In discussion with the Manager the certificate was a total of 8 hours in duration. She stated that other courses were taken but no proof was provided on the staff qualifications checklist. This information does not support the 20 hour qualification that is required to work as a Responsible Adult.

Corrective action. Please ensure the staff qualifications list is updated to reflect that the minimum requirements for staffing are met

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 qualifications checklist was reviewed. Two staff members were missing a criminal record check. In checking the information online this was highlighted but no dates for the criminal record check were listed. The risk to health and safety of the children in care was discussed.

Corrective action. Please ensure the staff qualifications checklist is updated to include the record of criminal record checks that are completed.

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 six electrical outlets were not covered.

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

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 that a cupboard containing chemicals such as Lysol disinfectant spray, was open and accessible to the children. A safety lock attached to one of the door handles was noted but this was not in use.

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 each piece of furniture or equipment for sleeping (c) is appropriate for the size, age and development of the children intended to use it.

Observation. During the inspection licensing observed a child sleeping on an armchair. Licensing and the Manager discussed age and developmentally appropriate furniture for the child to sleep on.

Corrective action. Please ensure equipment for sleeping is age and developmentally appropriate.

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 the following in the boys washroom: A piece of the tile on the floor was loose. This could cause a potential tripping hazard. A corner in the washroom was missing the drywall and the paint. In discussion with the Manager she sated she will contact the Head Custodian of the school to fix the repairs in the washroom

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

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. During the inspection the Child Care Facility License was not observed in the facility. In discussion with the Manager she stated she is not sure where the License is located.

Corrective action. Please ensure the Child Care Facility License is posted in a prominent place in the facility.

A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment].

Observation. Licensing reviewed the record of fire and evacuation drills. A record of an evacuation drill was not recorded. In discussion with the Manager she stated that she completed the drill but did not record it. This is a repeat contravention from inspection # CLAN-B9XUKZ and inspection # EGAU-BME2T2.

Corrective action. Please ensure the evacuation drill is recorded to comply with the legislation.

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

Observation. Four children's records of ten were reviewed. Four children did not have their date of enrollment written in their record

Corrective action. Please ensure children's records are complete.

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a) name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status.

Observation. Four children's records of 10 were reviewed. Two children did not have their gender written in their record.

Corrective action. Please ensure children's records are complete.

A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment].

Observation. Licensing reviewed facility records and observed that there was no fire drill records from Nov 2019 to Feb 2020. In addition, there was no record of the earthquake drill from 2019. This is considered a repeat contravention is it was identified during that last routine inspection.

Corrective action. Please ensure records for fire drills and earthquake drills.

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

Observation. The fire extinguisher required to be serviced in January, 2020.

Corrective action. Please ensure the fire extinguisher is serviced annually.