Green Apple Daycare Coquitlam

• 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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Upon inspection, Licensing observed the files to be missing the child's gender.

  Corrective action. The staff explained the newer forms were missing the child's gender. The staff updated the files and said the master copy would be updated.

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

• MEDICATION

  A licensee must do all of the following: (b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote (i) the health, safety and dignity of persons in care,

  Observation. Medication for one child expired in May this year.

  Corrective action. The staff member contacted the parent who advised they will bring non-expired medication by the end of the day today.

  16080 - CCALA s.7(1)(b)(i)
• 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. There was no record of last years emergency evacuation drill from either programs.

  Corrective action. Please keep records of emergency evacuation drills.

  13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(c)
• 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. Licensing reviewed three staff files and record of at least two character reference were missing for one staff. This is considered a repeat contravention as this contravention was observed at the last routine inspection.

  Corrective action. Please obtain a minimum of two character references from this staff.

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(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. Upon inspection, Licensing observed: -a couch in disrepair exposing foam -the top of the chain link fence located in the outdoor play area is in disrepair exposing sharp areas which poses a hazard -gaps in the wooden panels of the fence located in the outdoor play area. This is a repeat contravention.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that furniture, equipment and fixtures within the facility are clean and in good repair.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• 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. Upon inspection, Licensing observed: -A coffee machine accessible to children -outlets exposed to children in one program

  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. Upon inspection, Licensing observed: -Emergency supplies are insufficient to implement the emergency plan, as many food items are expired. -The Fire Extinguisher has not been serviced.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that: -Emergency supplies are sufficient to implement the emergency plan -The Fire Extinguisher is serviced annually

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)
• 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. Upon review of child records, one child did not have an immunization status.

  Corrective action. Please ensure child records are complete

  19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(a)
• 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. Upon review of staff files, immunization status was not obtained for one employee.

  Corrective action. Please ensure staff records are complete.

  12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f)
• STAFFING

  To qualify for employment in a community care facility as a responsible adult, a person must (c) have completed a course, or a combination of courses, of at least 20 hours duration in child development, guidance, health and safety, or nutrition.

  Observation. Upon review of staff files, there was no evidence that 20 hours of relevant courses were completed for two staff.

  Corrective action. Please ensure evidence of 20 hours of relevant courses is obtained for staff.

  12260 - CCLR s.29(c)
• 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 inspection, Licensing observed that children being driver to school did not have immediate access to an employee who holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate.

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

  12210 - CCLR s.23(1)(a)
• 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. Upon review of staff records, two staff did not have character references available.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that staff records are complete.

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. Upon inspection of the outdoor play area, Licensing observed 1 wooden panel missing from the fence. The Manager explained she will follow up on this to have it corrected.

  Corrective action. Please ensure

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• 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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Upon inspection, Licensing observed medication, cleaning products and staff's personal used medical item accessible to children. The Manager explained the system that is typically used for storage.

  Corrective action. Please ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(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. Upon inspection, Licensing observed the following: -Children's bedsheets and mats were touching, posing a cross contamination risk. Staff stated that children's bedsheets are not washed daily. -The wire plugged into the outlet of the CD player in the play area is accessible to children. -The TV and VCR located on the table in the nap area is not secured and poses as a safety hazard. -The chicken wire around the tree in the School-Age program playground is coming apart, exposing sharp areas to children. -There are mushrooms growing in the School-Age program's outdoor playground posing a health hazard. -The window leading to the kitchen was open while children were playing outside, posing a falling hazard with a high drop.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must have first aid kits that are readily accessible to all employees, including while care is provided off the community care facility premises.

  Observation. Upon discussion, staff confirmed that the first aid kit was not taken off site when transporting the School Age children to the facility on the day of the inspection

  Corrective action. Please ensure first aid kits are readily accessible while care is provided off the community care facility premises

  11220 - CCLR s.23(2)
• LICENSING

  A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility both the licence, including any terms or conditions of the licence, and the name of the manager.

  Observation. Upon inspection, manager's name was not displayed in a prominent place in the community care facility.

  Corrective action. Please ensure manager's name is displayed in a prominent place

  10050 - CCLR s.11(1)
• MEDICATION

  A licensee must do all of the following: (b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote (i) the health, safety and dignity of persons in care,

  Observation. A child requiring life saving medication expired on June 30, 2021

  Corrective action. Please ensure all medication that is required for a child in care is current and has not expired

  16080 - CCALA s.7(1)(b)(i)
• MEDICATION

  If a licensee has agreed with a parent to give a child any medication prescribed by a medical practitioner or provided by the parent, the licensee and his or her employees must ensure that the medication is (a) administered to the child in the amount and at the times specified by the child's parent or in the child's record or care plan.

  Observation. Upon review of medication, it was observed: -One child requiring life saving medication had no written direction regarding when to administer medication. -One child requiring life saving medications did not specify reactions, or clarify which out of the two medications provided should be administered.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that all children that require medication have written directions specified by the parent or care plan regarding the administration of medication.

  16010 - CCLR s.53(1)(a)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (d) written policies and procedures that are intended to guide employees in the care and supervision of children.

  Observation. Upon review of policies and procedures, there was no Active Play Policy or Screen Use Policy available. Licensee stated an Active Play Policy and Screen Use Policy have been developed and should be with the remainder of the polices and procedures and also posted at the front of the facility.

  Corrective action. Please ensure Active Play Policy and Screen Use Policy are available to guide employees.

  13060 - CCLR s.56(1)(d)
• 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. Upon inspection, Licensing observed: -The Fire Extinguisher located in the kitchen has not been serviced since 2017 -Emergency supplies at the facility are insufficient to implement the emergency plan

  Corrective action. Please ensure: -Fire Extinguisher is serviced annually -Emergency supplies are sufficient to implement the emergency plan

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(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. Upon inspection, facility was unable to produce records respecting compliance with monthly fire drill and annual emergency plan practiced. Staff stated fire drills are practiced monthly, but are not always recorded. Staff stated annual emergency plan is not being practiced.

  Corrective action. Please ensure records respecting compliance with monthly fire drills and annual emergency plan practiced are current and available.

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

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

  Observation. Upon review of policies, it was observed that the bathroom and outdoor supervision plan are not being followed by staff.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that the policies and procedures are implemented by employees

  13071 - CCLR s.56(2)
• 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. Upon review of 3 staff files, 2 staff did not evidence that references were checked, 1 staff did not have references available

  Corrective action. Please ensure staff files are complete

  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: (a) a criminal record check for the person.

  Observation. Upon review of 3 staff files, criminal record check was not obtained for 1 staff. There were two attempts to fill out the application, but the application is incomplete. Licensee stated she is following up on the process of having a criminal record check complete and it may have been located at a different place in the facility.

  Corrective action. Please ensure a criminal record check is obtained for all staff

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must ensure that each employee (c) practices implementing the emergency plan at least once each year.

  Observation. Upon review of the emergency plan, it was found that staff do not practice the emergency plan at least once a year, as per required in the legislation ,

  Corrective action. Please ensure that each employee practices implementing the emergency plan at least once a year

  12200 - CCLR s.22(2)(c)

No violations recorded at this inspection.