Tots and Tales

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): - Space heater placed on a 4ft shelf posing a hazard if it should fall. The Manager moved the heater onto the ground and tuck the wires away. - Insufficient clearance around a little tikes climber located in the play area. The climber was moved around so there is sufficient clearance around it. - Cup holder containing adult scissors and a knife placed on the kitchen counter is accessible to the children. The Manager moved the items out of reach of the children.

Corrective action. No further action required.

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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Facility License was not posted. The Manager posted the License.

Corrective action. No further action 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. A selection of childrens files were reviewed. Out of the 5 reviewed, 2 did not emergency contacts.

Corrective action. Submit a corrective action plan.

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (k) the date on which the child stops attending the community care facility.

Observation. A selection of childrens files were reviewed. Out of the 5 reviewed, 3 did not contain the date when a child stops attending.

Corrective action. Submit a corrective action plan.

The licensee must (a) develop the care plan in consultation with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.

Observation. Care plan not developed in consultation with the parent or any person requested by the parent.

Corrective action. Submit a corrective action plan.

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 childrens files were reviewed. Out of the 5 reviewed, 3 did not contain immunization status.

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 did not contain the contractual agreement between the facility and parent.

Corrective action. Submit a corrective action plan.