Mother Nature's Daycare

• 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. Licensing noted a chest freezer accessible to children in care located in the snack/lunch consumption area

  Corrective action. Manager will place a child lock on the outside of the freezer

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

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

  Observation. Manager states that after diaper changing she uses a wet cloth containing soap to wash the children's hands rather than teaching them to wash their hands independantly

  Corrective action. Manager states they will ensure all children use bathroom sink to wash their hands as part of their healthy hygiene practise

  15030 - CCLR s.46(1)

• 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. Licensing observed the following: - General wear and tear on equipment. Ie: tables/chairs - Chipped paint work throughout the facility - Frayed edges of carpets

  Corrective action. Ensure the facility is clean and in good repair while children are in attendance and provide Licensing with a corrective action plan for addressing.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that each piece of furniture or equipment for sleeping (c) is appropriate for the size, age and development of the children intended to use it. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing observed strollers used for sleeping children - discussed with manager as not appropriate to use as sleeping equipment.

  Corrective action. Manager will use sleeping mats going forward.

  11120 - CCLR s.15(2)(c)
• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

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

  Observation. Licensing observed no available sanitizer for the diaper change area.Sanitizer is available in the kitchen area, which is in a different space and not appropriate for easy access.

  Corrective action. Manager will place sanitizer on the shelf above the diaper change area.

  15030 - CCLR s.46(1)

• 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. In the outdoor play area, Licensing observed that the following: - tool shed door was open - garden tools accessible to children - hose and electric cable along pathway - concern of a tripping hazard In the indoor area, the diaper change mat has some tiny tears which is a cause for cross contamination

  Corrective action. Licensee will ensure a safe environment and will change the diaper change pad. Please provide a corrective action plan.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)

• 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. Licensee/Manager's first aid certification expired on March 1, 2023

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

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

• 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. Licensee stated that fire drills have not been practised or recorded for January

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

  13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(c)

No violations recorded at this inspection.