Sunny Town Childcare North

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. - A playpen used for sleeping was not in good repair - The lights in the Lighthouse IT nap room and storage room are not working

Corrective action. corrective action plan required

A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are (b) located so as not to block or hamper an exit in the case of fire or other emergency.

Observation. Nap room door does not fully open in the IT Playhouse classroom. This door is a fire exit

Corrective action. Corrective action plan is required

A licensee must ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are (b) safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair.

Observation. An outdoor climber has broken foot holds that present a injury hazard

Corrective action. Repair or replace the equipment

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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): - Children had access to cleaning supplies in the washroom and one classroom because the child safety lock was not engaged - Diaper cream and plastic bags were located at a level that was accessible to children in the washroom

Corrective action. corrective action plan required

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 during inspection: - all fridges inspected had temperatures recorded above 4 degrees - a rug located in the Playhouse IT room was unsecured and presents a tripping hazard - lights located in the Lighthouse IT Nap Room 2 did not have a protective cover over the florescent bulbs - children have access to the storage room located inside of the Lighthouse IT nap room that contain stacked items that are unsecured, electrical appliances that are not secured or protected from removal from outlets. - cords that are attached to air purifiers located in multiple classrooms are not secured and present a strangulation hazard - the bracket attached to the drainage pipe located in the IT playground presents a injury hazard

Corrective action. Corrective action plan required

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 for a child requiring airway medication was not present. The staff was aware of when to use medication but there were no instructions provided in the form of a care plan

Corrective action. Develop a careplan

A Licensee must keep (b) a current record of each person to whom the written agreement is delivered in accordance with that section [CCALA s.19]

Observation. Seven files reviewed found that no files contained a record of the repayment agreement

Corrective action. Corrective action plan required

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. - Both outside play areas have walls where the paint has chipped and is coming free located at child level - The children have access to the gas meters through the gate that has been installed. - there are areas in the play area that no longer have protective caps installed or have been removed by the children.

Corrective action. Ensure all the walls are in good repair Ensure that children do not have access to the gas meters Ensure the protective caps and bump protectors have been reinstalled and a system to monitor these areas for maintenance and repair is in place.

A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

Observation. - Items stored unsecured in the hallway leading to the washroom - Electrical outlets with air purifier, cell phone charger, and other electrical cords that were not secured and accessible to children in care in both classrooms

Corrective action. - Ensure hallway is clear and items stored are secured - Electrical outlets are free from hazards or that children do not have access.

Observation. Behaviour guidance was not age or developmentally appropriate

Corrective action. Corrective action plan required