Weave Childcare Centre

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 was observed: -A window was open more than 4 inches and a lock was not applied. The window screen was loose. -Several blind cords were within easy reach of the children. This was corrected during the inspection -Resources in plastic bags were located at the children's level -Two electrical outlets were missing plug covers. This was corrected during the inspection -A plastic play car was observed on a higher level in the outdoor play area. This must be placed on the lower ground to prevent a potential falling hazard

A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are (b) located so as not to block or hamper an exit in the case of fire or other emergency. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A sleep mat was placed in front of an exit door.

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. The name of the Manager was not posted in the facility

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

Observation. The emergency supplies require more food and diapers for the children in care

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 attendance records were reviewed. Several departure times are missing.

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. Staff records were reviewed a completed Criminal record check (CRC) was observed on file. The CRC was completed with the RCMP. Please ensure a CRC is completed through the Criminal Records Review Program.

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

Observation. A fire drill was not completed for the month of November