Autumn Childcare Centre #1

A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene.

Observation. 1 out of 5 programs did not wash children's hands before snack time. This was further discussed with the staff

Corrective action. Please ensure all children follow a good hygiene program. Manager said all programs are aware of hygiene practice.

A licensee, other than a licensee providing a care program described as Occasional Child Care, must provide each child with daily outdoor play periods unless weather conditions would make it unreasonable to do so. (4) Despite subsection (1), a licensee who provides a care program described as Occasional Child Care need not provide a program of outdoor activities. (5) Despite subsection (3), that subsection applies to a licensee who provides a care program described as Child-minding only if the program provides care for 3.5 hours or more each day.

Observation. In discussion with several staff, outdoor play is not daily during periods of rain. Children had not been outdoors on the day of inspection and were not planning to although lightly raining outside. Manager said that the programs always go outdoors unless heavy rain. Evidence for this contravention is based on a balance of probability and staff must ensure that each child has the opportunity for daily outdoor play to promote healthy habits, unless unreasonable to do so.

Corrective action. Manager said that they will ensure daily outdoor play even if for limited periods of time due to weather conditions.

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 entrance gate to the facility did not properly latch. This leads from the roadside. Although a potential risk for safety, the facility operates with good supervision practices when exiting the building to use the outdoor space which are separated with secured gates.

Corrective action. Manager will ensure the gate latch is addressed within the next 2 weeks to prevent any potential risk.