Twelfth Avenue Neighbourhood Care

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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 12 children's files; 3 were missing their enrolment date.

  Corrective action. The manager said that she will find their enrolment dates and write them in the children's files.

  19080 - CCLR s.57(2)(b)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. During the follow-up inspection it was noted that the window identified as a hazard in the routine inspection from March 10, 2022, inspection #ONIR-CCEPK8, remains broken and in need of repair. The shards of glass remain in the window frame presenting a serious hazard. Children can reach the broken shards of glass through the cardstock that covers the window. Although the staff has been seen standing in front of the broken glass window, the shards of glass present a hazard to the children and staff in care. This item remains outstanding from the routine inspection from March 10, 2022. At the time of the follow-up inspection a conversation over the phone was had with the Hub Coordinator of the facility, it was mentioned that the issue of the broken window and the remaining glass shards have been brought to the attention of Burnaby School District Coordinator on March 11, 2022. The issue remains outstanding.

  Corrective action. Please ensure children do not have access to any hazardous objects by removing the glass shards from the broken window. Please ensure active supervision happens at all times.

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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. At the inspection from February 02, 2018, inspection report #SMOI-AVLVBG, inspection from January 02, 2019 and inspection report #SMOI-B82VQQ the facility was found in violation of this section as the outdoor decking in front of the facility was bubbling and lifting. At the follow-up inspection from March 28, 2022 the following was found to remain outstanding from the inspection conducted on March 10, 2022, inspection #ONIR-CCEPK8: - the bubbling in front of the door tore apart and the wood underneath is exposed. This is a tripping hazard. - the wooden stairs leading to the facility are beginning to rot and wood is chipping away from the stairs. Two steps are sinking and are a hazard to parents, children, and staff entering and exiting the facility. - inside the facility, in the staff bathroom the ceiling has an area exposed. A piece of tape was covering the missing ceiling piece. The tape has come apart and the insulation is showing. At the inspection from March 10, 2022 the manager stated that she has reported the issues named above to the maintenance department and school members responsible for the upkeep of the facility, however the issues remain outstanding. At the follow-up inspection from March 28, 2022 a conversation was had with the Hub Coordinator of the facility and it was mentioned that the issues have been brought to the attention of Burnaby School District coordinator.The issues remain outstanding.

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

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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. At the inspection from February 02, 2018, inspection report #SMOY-AVLVBG and inspection from Janaury 02, 2019, inspection report #SMOY-B82VQQ the facility was found in violation of this section as the outdoor decking in front of the facilities door was bubbling and lifting. The program uses this area to enter and exit the facility. At today's inspection the following was observed: - the bubbling in front of the door tore apart and the wood underneath is exposed.This is a tripping hazard. - the wooden stairs leading to the facility are beginning to rot and wood is chipping away from the stair. Two steps are sinking and are a hazard to parents and children entering the facility. - inside of the facility, in the staff bathroom the ceiling has an area exposed. A piece of tape was covering the missing ceiling piece. The tape has come appart and insulation is showing. The facility manager stated that she has reported the issues named above to the maintenance department, however the issue remains outstanding.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that the facility is in clean and good repair.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• 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. During the inspection of the physical facility it was noted that a window in the facility was boarded up with a piece of ply wood. The play wood was placed on the outside of the facility to cover a broken window which broke on November 01, 2021. On the inside of the facility the broken window was covered with a piece of white cardstock taped down with tape. Behind the white cardstock there are jagged pieces of glass which have not have been removed. Children can reach the broken glass. During the Inspection a staff was observed sitting in the area of the broken glass so children cannot touch the broken glass shards, however staff often moves around the classroom and cannot always sit by the broken window to monitor acess to the broken window. The manager of the facility identified that she arrived at the facility on Nov 01, 2021 to find the broken window. The window glass shards remain in the frame and this presents a critical hazard to children and staff.

  Corrective action. Please ensure children do not have access to any hazardous items. Please remove any glass shards and provide a plan for the replacement of the window.

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  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. During the inspection of the Policies and Procedures it was observed that Active Play and Screen Time Policy was not available. Manager stated that the children go outside and play on the playground daily and that every 4th Friday of the month a movie is watched by the children in the facility. Manager was unable to provide said policies, nor did she know where she might find such policy.

  Corrective action. Please ensure all employees have access to all policies and procedures.

  13060 - CCLR s.56(1)(d)
• 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. During the inspection 7 random children's files were reviewed and 4 children's files were missing an enrollment date.

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

  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. During the inspection 7 random children's files were reviewed and 2 were missing a medical practitioner's name and phone number.

  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: (i) a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency.

  Observation. During the inspection 7 random children's files were reviewed and 2 were missing a photo of the child.

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

  19160 - CCLR s.57(2)(i)

• 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. 1) Licensing observed a number of items stored on the top of the cubbies. In discussion with the Manager these items are being stored by a community partner who shares the facility space with the child care program. 2) Licensing noted a kettle located in the kitchen where children have access. The contents of the kettle had recently been heated as the kettle was warm to the touch.

  Corrective action. 1)Licensing had a discussion with the Manager and the community partner to remove any item which may injure an individual if it fell onto them. 2) To prevent any individual from being scalded or burned by hot water staff will need to empty the kettle after each use. Additionally any hot water must be made inaccessible to children in care.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)