Alia's Childcare Centre

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 nap room has unsecured cords that pose a hazard to children

Corrective action. submit corrective action plan

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 fire drills for the year found that one month was not practiced or recorded. The evacuation plan was practiced and recorded for the year

Corrective action. Ensure all fire drills are practiced and recorded

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. The Staff person who transports the school age children to and from school did not have a valid 1st aid certificate on file. Manager stated she had completed the training but had not provided a copy of the certificate at the time of inspection

Corrective action. Obtain copies of valid first aid certification for all staff

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. Drywall and mudding is exposed outside the children's washroom.

Corrective action. Ensure the walls are finished and painted outside the children's washroom.

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. During inspection the following was observed: - A fan is positioned on top of a 4 foot toy shelf with cords from the fan hanging down which present a strangulation hazard. The cord is plugged into an outlet that children have access to. - in the play room a device is plugged into an outlet that is accessible to children. - licensee corrected during inspection. - in the nap room an air conditioner and fan are plugged into an outlet that is at child level. The cords also present a strangulation hazard because they have not been secured. - a magnetic building stick set was stored on a shelf that is available to infants and toddlers. This magnetic building set has been recalled and should not be in use - corrected during inspection - two four foot shelving units have not been secured to the wall after removal for maintenance and pose a tipping hazard.

Corrective action. Ensure all electrical cords have been secured, electrical outlets are inaccessible, dangerous toys are removed and shelving has been secured or is inaccessible