Sharon's Family Child Care

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 highchair has a cloth cover placed on the seating area/head rest. The cover appears dirty in some areas. This surface cannot be cleaned and sanitized daily. - Walls and door casings appear covered in finger prints and is visibly dirty.

Corrective action. Submit a corrective action 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. - 5 large wooden storage cabinets are placed in the nap room and play room. They are approximately 4 to 5 feet in height and are not secured to the wall. This poses a hazard for the children should they fall.

Corrective action. Submit a corrective action plan.

The licensee must (b) review the care plan at least once each year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.

Observation. A selection of children's files were reviewed. Out of the 5 reviewed, a care plan was not reviewed annually with the parent or any person requested to by the parent for one child.

Corrective action. Submit a corrective action plan.

A licensee must keep (a) a copy of the written statement, referred to in section 19 of the Act, that the licensee delivers to persons who prepay part of the cost of services

Observation. A selection of childrens files were reviewed. Out of the 5 reviewed, all 5 files do not contain a prepayment agreement.

Corrective action. Submit a corrective action plan.

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 4 reviewed, a record of the person's work history was not obtained for one staff.

Corrective action. Submit a corrective action plan.

A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as (a) an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the system maintained by the early childhood educator registry. (Educator or assistant certificate validation)

Observation. A selection of staff files were reviewed. Out of the 4 reviewed, 2 files did not contain verified Educator certificates.

Corrective action. Submit a corrective action plan.

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 4 reviewed, all 4 files do not contain staff's immunization status.

Corrective action. Submit a corrective action 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. LO observed and discussed the below fall/ strangulation hazard with staff today: Nap room: Over 7 ft height heavy bookshelf is not anchored and safety secured against the wall. Various electronic loose cords were accessible to the children within the nap room.

Corrective action. Ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are in care.

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. LO observed and discussed the following with staff onsite: Outdoor area: Garbage spread out by the main entrance ( daycare door). A wooden gate used for the staircase is broken. A panel of a loose fence is coming off creating a large gap and requires fixing.

Corrective action. Ensure that facility is clean and in good repair while children are in care.

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. Washroom: a cough syrup over the counter (sink) and cleaning supplies ( bathroom cabinet) were accessible to the children. LO noted that child safety lock for the cabinet is broken. Laundry Room: the door was unlocked/ open and the children had access to the laundry room where various cleaning supplies are stored on top of the laundry machines.

Corrective action. Ensure that children have no access to any hazardous objects or substances.

A licensee must keep, for each child requiring extra support, a current care plan showing the following information: (a) the diagnoses relevant to the child's requirement for extra support, as made by health care professionals.

Observation. No care plan available for a child requiring extra support.

Corrective action. Ensure that appropriate care plan is developed in consultation with the parent for the child requiring one.

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. Resume was not obtained for a staff member.

Corrective action. Ensure that all staff files are complete.

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 a staff member.

Corrective action. Ensure all staff files are complete.

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. Review of 4 children files observed 2 children were missing doctor's name and/or phone number on file

Corrective action. Please ensure all children files are complete.

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. A selection of children's files were reviewed. Out of the 5 files reviewed, 2 did not contain a medical insurance number.

Corrective action. Ensure a MSP number is on file.

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. A selection of children's files were reviewed. Out of the 5 files reviewed, 2 did not contain information for a medical practioner.

Corrective action. Ensure the name and telephone number of a medical practioner is on file.

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 the inspection the licensing observed the following; - the cupboard under the sink in the kitchen was left open and children had access to hazardous substances such as dish detergent and cleaning supplies. This action was corrected during the inspection. - the cupboard under the sink in the bathroom contained hair dye containers. Children had access to this cupboard. This is a repeat contravention.

Corrective action. Please ensure children do not have access to any hazardous substances.

A licensee must ensure that children are supervised at all times by a person who is an educator, an assistant or a responsible adult.

Observation. During the inspection the following were observed: - four school age children were playing camping in the play area unsupervised. The door to the play area was shut at the time of the inspection preventing active supervision of the present children. - two young children were wondering outside into the back yard without active supervision. This is a repeat contravention.

Corrective action. Please ensure children are supervised at all times.

If a person prepays part of the cost of services provided by a class of community care facilities designated by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, the licensee must, at the time of the prepayment, deliver to the person a written statement setting out the terms and conditions on which a refund of all or any of the prepayment will be made.

Observation. During the inspection the licensing noted there was no policy regarding prepayment agreement.

Corrective action. Please ensure all parents have access to the prepayment agreement.

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. During the inspection licensing observed the following: - there were 6 children enrolled and only one child had an emergency kit present in the emergency bin. - emergency supplies were insufficient for implementing in case of emergency. Although there was enough water there was no food available in case of emergency. This is a repeat contravention.

Corrective action. Please ensure there are enough supplies to mitigate, respond, and recover from any emergency.

A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (a) written policies and procedures for the safe release of children.

Observation. During the inspection licensing noted there was no policy regarding safe release of children.

Corrective action. Please ensure you have a safe release policy available for each child.

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. A total of 5 children's files was reviewed and 2 children were missing the emergency contact.

Corrective action. Please ensure all children's files are complete.

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. A total of 5 children's files was reviewed and 2 children were missing a photograph or digital image.

Corrective action. Please ensure a photograph or digital image is available. This is a repeat contravention.

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility.

Observation. A total of 5 children's files were reviewed and one child was missing an enrollment date.

Corrective action. Please ensure all files are complete. This is a repeat contravention.

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 gate at the entrance to the backyard is in disrepair. The section of wood with the gate latch is no longer attached to the gate.

Corrective action. Please ensure the fence is repaired to ensure that the yard is fully enclosed.

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: - There is currently one child enrolled in the facility. The child is provided with 1 towel to dry their hands after handwashing, the towel is not replaced often. With the current precautions in place, a single use towel or disposable paper towel should be used. - The children's toys are cleaned weekly by spraying bleach on them. - There is an excessive amount of toys accessible for the 1 child. All the toys do not appear to be cleaned regularly. - Toys that are not easily cleaned are still accessible to the children (stuffies, paper blocks) - Frequently touched surfaces are not disinfected twice per day

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

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 following: - A mat used for sleeping is ripped on the corner. The surface cannot be cleaned and sanitized appropriately. - A white shelf used for toy storage is showing signs of wear. The surface has become porous and cannot be cleaned and sanitized appropriately. - The bottom parts of the kitchen cabinets have become porous and cannot be cleaned and sanitized appropriately.

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

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 noted the sign in/out is being recorded on the daily wellness check completed by parents. On some days there was no sign out time recorded. A discussion was had with the Licensee about a separate sign in/out record as the wellness checks will not be required permanently.

Corrective action. This is noted to be a repeat contravention. Please ensure a record indicating whether the child is absent, present and the time or arrival and departure is on file.

A licensee must ensure that each employee (b) practices implementing the fire drill system at least once each month.

Observation. The current system in place does not clearly outline the fire drill is completed once each month.

Corrective action. Please ensure the fire drill system is implemented at least once each month.

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

Observation. The current emergency evacuation system does not clearly identify the emergency plan is implemented once each year.

Corrective action. Please ensure the emergency plan is implemented at least once each year.

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. Criminal Record Checks have not been obtained for 2 observed adults that currently reside in the home. The licensee stated applications have been submitted but no clearance has been obtained. A plan will need to be submitted to Licensing immediately.

Corrective action. This is noted to be a repeat contravention. Please ensure clear criminal record checks have been obtained for persons ordinarily present on the premises of the facility.