Believe'n U Child Centre

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 a cement block walking path that is now cracked and wobbly, posing a tripping hazard for the children.

Corrective action. Submit a corrective action plan.

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

Observation. There is insufficient food and water to prepare for and respond to an emergency.

Corrective action. Ensure there is sufficient supplies to respond to an emergency.

The licensee must not permit a person over the age of 12 to be ordinarily present on the premises of a community care facility while children are present, unless the person is of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for that person.

Observation. A criminal record check for a person over the age of 12 who is ordinarily present is not available.

Corrective action. Ensure there is a current and valid CRC on file.

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 fridge temperature was 19degrees celcius, food should not be stored at this temperature as it is too warm. Children's food is stored in the fridge posing a risk of food borne bacteria to grow.

Corrective action. Ensure the fridge is in good repair.