Charlene's Family Child Care

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

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

  Observation. Hot water temperature reads 54.7 with a digital thermometer. Licensee said that she turns the hot water down but this is not proving to be effective. She said that children are always supervised using the hot water.

  Corrective action. Please provide a health and safety plan for children accessing the hot water through exemption.

  11230 - CCLR s.47
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must ensure that the policies and procedures referred to in subsection (1) are implemented by employees.

  Observation. On arrival, the TV was on for all children in care of which some attendees were less than 2 years of age. This was further discussed.

  Corrective action. Please ensure children under 2 years of age do not have any screen time as stated in facility policies.

  13071 - CCLR s.56(2)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must ensure that each employee (a) is trained in the implementation of the fire drill system and emergency plan described in subsection (1), including the use of any equipment noted in the fire drill system and emergency plan.

  Observation. The facility has not practiced an annual emergency drill. Discussed was the intent of the legislation to practice evacuating to the designated safe area.

  Corrective action. Please ensure this drill is conducted on an annual basis and recorded along with monthly fire drills. Please provide a compliance plan to address this.

  12180 - CCLR s.22(2)(a)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

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

  Observation. During the routine inspection it was observed that the water temperature in the bathroom sink was heated at 53 degrees Celsius.

  Corrective action. Please ensure the water in heated at no more than 49 degrees Celsius.

  11230 - CCLR s.47

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  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. Upon review of the fire drill records, there were 2 months where the fire drills had not been recorded.

  Corrective action. Please ensure compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) emergency training and equipment.

  13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(c)
• 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. Upon review of the children's files, 1 record did not contain a date of enrollment.

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

  19080 - CCLR s.57(2)(b)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must ensure that children have at all times immediate access to an employee who (a) holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate, provided on completion of a course that meets the requirements of Schedule C.

  Observation. Upon asking for facility records, the Licensee said that her first aid was expired and she had a plan to get recertified on the weekend.

  Corrective action. Please ensure children have immediate access to an employee who holds a valid first aid.

  12210 - CCLR s.23(1)(a)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that the entire outdoor play area is (a) enclosed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and will ensure that children are free of harm.

  Observation. At the time of this inspection an above ground pool was located in the outdoor play area. Licensee advised that the pool measures 18 feet in diameter by 4 feet in depth. The Licensee confirmed that pool is off limits to children in care. There is plastic fencing surrounding the pool that is secured with posts, however, as discussed and pointed out to the Licensee during this inspection, some reinforcement and securing is needed to the fencing. Licensing provided the Fraserhealth Guideline for Outdoor Play Areas - Swimming and Wading Pools. Based on this guideline, the type of pool in the outdoor play area falls under Type C. It is the expectation of Licensing that the Safety and Perimeter Requirements as noted in Appendix C be implemented.

  Corrective action. Immediate attention to the areas that need reinforcement is required, along with the Licensee's supervision plan to ensure children do not access the pool area. Licensing will complete a follow-up inspection.

  11160 - CCLR s.16(3)(a)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are (b) safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair.

  Observation. At the time of this inspection it was demonstrated that the wooden structure of the swing set has some movement when manually pushed or lifted. This may be due to wear and tear over time, and as such, will likely continue to increase over time. Licensee advised that the swing set is secured with stakes in the ground to make it stable.

  Corrective action. Ensure the swing set is inspected and secured in a safe manner.

  11190 - CCLR s.16(4)(b)
• 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 time of this inspection, the carpet located under the children's table in the main play area has some areas that are lifting. Concern is for potential trip hazard.

  Corrective action. Ensure potential trip hazard due to carpet lifting is secured to minimize potential for injury.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  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. At the time of this inspection, a record of fire drills for June and July 2020 was not found in the fire drill log book. Licensee advised that she had forgot to documents.

  Corrective action. Ensure fire drills records are maintained. Monthly fire drills are required.

  13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(c)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must have all of the following: (a) emergency exits and a fire drill system approved by a local assistant within the meaning of the Fire Services Act.

  Observation. At the time of this inspection, it was noted that the fire extinguisher tag indicated that servicing of the fire extinguisher is overdue.

  Corrective action. Ensure fire extinguisher's are serviced by the due date.

  13010 - CCLR s.22(1)(a)