Hopscotch Kids Daycare

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. Review of 4 children's files revealed all registration forms do not indicate gender for each child

Corrective action. Manager states they will ensure all registration forms will contain a space to indicate gender

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 following: - Highchairs and table were visibly dirty and not cleaned prior to children's use - Wheelbarrows were stored outdoors in the children's play space - Dog feces were along walkways leading to outdoor play space - Safety gates were not always secure, allowing children into inaccessible areas

Corrective action. Licensee will provide a corrective action plan to address the concerns to ensure safety and cleanliness at all times and said that she hadn't had a chance to clean up.

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

Observation. Licensing observed children not washing hands prior to eating food, and wandering around with food in hand. Dogs were observed to be around the children when eating.

Corrective action. Please ensure that children practice a program which includes handwashing and appropriate methods of safe eating at a table/highchair without pets being in the food area.

A licensee must ensure that children are supervised at all times by a person who is an educator, an assistant or a responsible adult.

Observation. Licensing observed a child/ren gain access to areas that were gated off as unsafe spaces, due to safety gates not being secured properly. A child was unsupervised when the unlocked front door was opened. The Licensee said she was expecting someone to stop by to drop something off but was in another room at the time.

Corrective action. Please ensure that areas not to be accessed by children remain secure at all times.

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 observed that fire drills were not always recorded with a good recording system in place. Licensee said that drills were practiced, including an earthquake drill. This was a repeat contravention.

Corrective action. A sample emergency drill record sheet was provided for use going forward to ensure accuracy.

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. Attendance records were not accurate for the number of children attending today and some departure times were not recorded on occasional days.

Corrective action. Please ensure attendance records are accurate in case of an emergency situation.

A licensee must: (b) have an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Fire extinguisher overdue for servicing

Corrective action. Please ensure fire extinguisher is service annually

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

Observation. Fire extinguisher is overdue for servicing

Corrective action. Extinguisher must be serviced annually to ensure proper functioning

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. Licensee states that fire drills have not been practised or recorded at this time

Corrective action. Please ensure fire drills are practised and recorded monthly

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. 3 individual children's information is noted on one registration form making it difficult to determine if all required documention for each child is current and available.

Corrective action. Please ensure each registered child has an individual registration form.