Animal Crackers Children's Centre #3

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 facility has not been practicing the emergency evacuation plan as per the center policy.

Corrective action. Ensure an Emergency Evacuation policy is developed and followed.

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. - The grass in the playground has not been maintained and present tripping hazards. The grass area have several spots where the grass has been turned up and present a tripping hazard. - Broken toys and standing water collecting in broken toys and equipment was observed - the climber is showing signs of wear, such as chipped paint and areas that could produce splinters.

Corrective action. - Ensure the grass in the playground is maintained and all potholes are filled when possible. - Ensure there is a system in place to check for broken toys each day and disposed of. - Ensure that staff are inspecting the playground for standing water and removing such things prior to children playing outside -Playground climber requires maintenance to ensure it is in good repair. A system in place to ensure the climber is in good repair at all times.

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 outside play area the following was observed: - there are holes or openings in the fencing in 2 different places that present a large enough gap for a child to squeeze under or become entrapped. - Feces were observed in the playground area near the fence on a cement barrier at child level. - Mushrooms are growing throughout the playground area - Both Geo climbing domes located in the play yard do not have sufficient clearance from hard objects located close by.

Corrective action. - Areas of entrapment need to be secured - A system in place to remove toxic substances and feces must be in place before children enter the playground

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

Observation. The nap beds were made with the individual children's sheets and blankets and then stacked together with the sheets and blankets touching

Corrective action. Ensure the children's individual sheets and blankets are stored separately

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

Observation. Food and water in the emergency supply bin was not sufficient

Corrective action. Enough food and water for approximately 72 hours in care for each staff and child. Food supplied in the emergency supplies should not be candy.

A licensee must keep, for each child requiring extra support, a current care plan showing the following information: (b) the courses of action recommended by health care professionals to address the needs of the child requiring extra support.

Observation. A care plan does not include the course of action recommended by health care professionals for a child requiring additional support.

Corrective action. The manager stated that a child with allergies had an epi pen but the parents removed the epi pen from the facility because it expired. The family asked the facility to call them if the child has a reaction this is not recorded in the child's care plan

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 was observed in the outdoor play area: 1. The climbing structure that was installed a few years ago has parts that are not secured to the ground and can be moved easily by either climbing or pushing on the structure. This structure has been installed directly next to a concrete surface. 2. The outdoor sandbox no longer has a functioning cover. The sand has eroded and no longer provides an adequate amount of sand for play. 3. The Geodome Climber has been installed directly next to a concrete surface.

Corrective action. 1. Ensure the climbing structure is secured and that there is a six foot clearance in all directions from the concrete surface and other equipment. 2. Ensure the sandbox has adequate amount of sand for play and a cover. 3. Ensure the Geodome has a six foot clearance in all directions from the concrete surface and other equipment

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): Licensing observed a toilet not cleaned, and fecal matter left on the seat. A staff cleaned the toilet immediately.

Corrective action. Ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times.

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 in the outdoor play area: - A Geodome does not have sufficient resilient surfacing around it. The manager stated the landscaper moved the geodome from the grass area to the wood chips when they were cutting the grass. - A wooden indoor play kitchen is stored in the unused sandbox area. The kitchen is starting to fall apart and mold is growing on the back.

Corrective action. Ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times.

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. Licensing noted the name of the new appointed manager is not displayed.

Corrective action. Ensure the name of the manager is displayed in a prominent place.

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. A selection of staff files were reviewed. Out of the 3 files reviewed, immunization status was not obtained for one employee.

Corrective action. Ensure there is evidence that employees have complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis program.

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. A selection of staff files were reviewed. Out of the 3 files reviewed, a minimum of two character references were not obtained for 3 employees.

Corrective action. Ensure a record of the employees character references in on file.

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: (c) a record of the person's work history.

Observation. A selection of staff files were reviewed. Out of the 3 files reviewed, a record of the person's work history was not obtained for 2 employees.

Corrective action. Ensure a record of the person's work history is on file.

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 insufficient resilient surfacing under the swings in the outdoor play space.

Corrective action. Ensure that there is sufficient resilient surfacing where required.

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. Upon an inspection of 4 children's files, it was noted that three were missing name and telephone number of a medical practitioner.

Corrective action. Ensure children's records are complete.

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 inside the facility: - Children's chairs that are soiled - There is a TV stored on top of a high shelf posing a risk to the children if it were to fall. - Plastic bags were stored under the sink in the children's bathroom Licensing observed the following in the outdoor play area: - There is large cement and metal bolders stored in the playground area that is accessible to the children. This could pose as a tripping hazard for the children. - There are Little Tikes climbers in the playground area. There is insufficient resilient surfacing around the equipment.

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

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

Observation. Licensing observed the following inside the facility: - Expired emergency supplies. - The fire extinguisher was not visible as there was binders and a storage bin in front of it. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) - The pull station is not visible as it is covered with a piece of paper.

Corrective action. Please ensure there is an emergency play that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.

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. Licensing observed on the sign/out sheet children were not signed out over the course of several days.

Corrective action. Please ensure a record indicating whether the child is absent, present and the time of arrival and departure is on file.