Shining Stars Family 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. Walkthrough of the bathroom accessible to children in care it was noted that the soiled drying cloths are laying on the floor in a pile Children's lunches are stored in a fridge, however there is no thermometer present to ensure proper food storage temperatures

  Corrective action. Manager will ensure there is a bin for soiled cloths to be located prior to washing Manager will place a thermometer in the lunch fridge

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  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 following items require addressing: Fire extinguisher is overdue for servicing Emergency supplies have not been inspected to ensure expired items are removed; and record this inspection

  Corrective action. Manager will have the extinguisher serviced and inspect emergency supplies

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)
• 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. Audit of 6 files revealed 2 missing enrolment dates

  Corrective action. Manager will record enrolment dates

  19080 - CCLR s.57(2)(b)
• STAFFING

  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: (b) character references in respect of the person.

  Observation. Audit of 2 staff files revealed both files do not contain evidence to support that references have been checked

  Corrective action. Manager will contact personal references for all staff

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b)
• STAFFING

  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: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

  Observation. Immunization status was not obtained for one or more employees.

  Corrective action. Manager will obtain immunization status for all employess

  12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. Audit of 6 children's files were reviewed today and 5 files did not contain an enrolment/start date

  Corrective action. Manager states they will fill in the enrolment/start date for each missing file

  19080 - CCLR s.57(2)(b)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (i) a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency.

  Observation. During audit of 6 files today it was noted that there are photos of the children however the photos are not labeled therefore Licensing is unable to determine which file is complete

  Corrective action. Manager states that they will label each photo with the child's name

  19160 - CCLR s.57(2)(i)
• STAFFING

  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: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

  Observation. Immunization status was not obtained for one or more employees.

  Corrective action. Manager states they will contact the employee to obtain their immunization status

  12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f)
• 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. Audit of 2 staff files today, one file does not contain a valid first aid certification

  Corrective action. Manager states they will contact the employee and ask for copy of their valid first aid certificate and print in order to put in the file

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

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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 items were accessible to children in care and present as hazardous to a child's health and safety: -Kettle full of water sitting on the edge of the counter with the cord hanging down, easily accessed and pulled down on to themselves -Adult scissors sitting on edge of kitchen counter accessible to children in care -Bottle of liquid dish soap easily accessible to children in care -Outside: a can of sunscreen and a can of insect repellant laying on the stairs and/or ground providing easy access to children in care

  Corrective action. Please ensure all times are stored in accessible to children in care or removed

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee providing a care program to any child younger than 36 months of age must provide a separate sleeping area located away from any activity area.

  Observation. The room designated for sleeping away from the activity area is not available to children in care at this time

  Corrective action. A separate sleeping area located away from any activity area must be available at all times children are in care

  11130 - CCLR s.15(3)
• 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. The following items are located in a manner that hinders the emergency exit leading to the back yard: -Portable Air Conditioning unit -Shop vacuum

  Corrective action. Please ensure the emergency exits is free from hazards at all times children are in care

  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. It was noted that there were no single use towels available for children to use after handwashing.

  Corrective action. Please ensure single use cloth or paper towels are present at all times for children to use after handwashing

  15030 - CCLR s.46(1)
• 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. It was noted that a fire drill was recorded for January, however there is no record for February or March. Therefore it is not possible to determine if Fire drills have been practised for those months.

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

  13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(c)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must have in writing from a parent, and maintain at the community care facility, consent (a) to call a medical practitioner or ambulance in case of accident or illness if the parent cannot immediately be reached.

  Observation. Licensing was unable to determine whether parental consent for the licensee to call a medical practitioner or ambulance

  Corrective action. Please ensure a parent/guardian has given written permission to seek immediate medical attention when required

  19190 - CCLR s.57(3)(a)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  Subsection (1) does not apply to a licensee who provides a care program described as Family Child Care, but the licensee must provide an indoor and outdoor play area for children.

  Observation. The backyard was not inspected today, as the Licensee stated that due to weather and lack of maintanence the yard is not being used.

  Corrective action. Please ensure children in care are able to engage in outdoor activities on a daily basis

  11150 - CCLR s.16(2)
• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

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

  Observation. The following concerns were noted in the washroom designated for the children's use: no single use towels available to dry hands, dirty single use cloth towels laying in a pile on the floor; broken toilet seat; dirty floor and sink counter; overall cleanliness is not maintained.

  Corrective action. Please ensure the washroom designated for children's use is maintained to promote health and hygene

  15030 - CCLR s.46(1)
• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

  A licensee, other than a licensee who provides a care program described as either Preschool (30 Months to School Age) or Group Child Care (School Age), must have in a community care facility a sturdy surface for changing diapers, located outside the food preparation area, next to (a) a covered container for soiled clothing.

  Observation. Diaper Genie located in washroom is broken, and the diaper storage compartment is accessible to the children in care

  Corrective action. Please repair or replace with a storage system that contains a lid

  15010 - CCLR s.14(4)(a)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  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 by 9 month for servicing

  Corrective action. Please ensure extinguisher is service annually to ensure proper function in case of emergency

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (i) a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Individual photos or digital images were not readily available, however during the inspection photos were located on a smartphone which was produced during the inspection

  Corrective action. Please ensure all children's photos/digital images are available at all times

  19160 - CCLR s.57(2)(i)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.

  Observation. Audit of 6 children's files revealed 2 missing medical practitioner name and telephone numbers

  Corrective action. Please ensure all required documentation is obtained and maintained

  19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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. Audit of 6 children's files revealed all files missing gender

  Corrective action. Please ensure all required documentation is obtained and maintained

  19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(a)

• 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. Tour of the washroom accessible to the children in care the following was noted: Toilet bowl did not contain water, therefore unsure of its ability to flush Toilet tank cover is cracked No single use towels available Garbage can with lid overflowing preventing lid from closing properly Shampoo bottle, conditioner bottle, shaving cream can laying on the floor of the shower accessible to the children in care Mop and bucket accessible Toilet brush accessible

  Corrective action. Ensure the washroom is a healthy and safe environment for the children to access either supervised or independently

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

  A licensee, other than a licensee who provides a care program described as either Preschool (30 Months to School Age) or Group Child Care (School Age), must have in a community care facility a sturdy surface for changing diapers, located outside the food preparation area, next to (b) a wash basin.

  Observation. Diaper changing has been taking place in the hallway near the main play and not next to a wash basin

  Corrective action. Please ensure diaper changing takes place next to a wash basin at all times

  15020 - CCLR s.14(4)(b)
• 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. A review of the facility calendar, it was noted that fire drills have not been recorded monthly for many months.

  Corrective action. Fire drills must be practised and recorded monthly

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