Swetexel Preschool & Daycare

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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 a walk through of the facility, it was noted that a large wooden play house is stored above the cubby area where children 's belongings are stored, and could cause injury if fell

  Corrective action. Manager states they will remove playhouse from the shelf

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• LICENSING

  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. During a walkthrough of the facility it was noted that the Manager's name is not posted in any of the child care rooms

  Corrective action. Manager states that their name will be posted in all 3 rooms

  10050 - CCLR s.11(1)
• STAFFING

  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: (a) a criminal record check for the person.

  Observation. Audit of staff files revealed one Criminal Record Check has expired

  Corrective action. Manager states a Criminal Record Check application will be submitted to CRRP

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

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

  Observation. It was observed that children's medication is stored in the kitchen fridge, however a fridge thermometer was not present, therefore there is no way to ensure the medication is stored at the appropriate temperature

  Corrective action. Manager states a fridge thermometer will be put in place, and ensure the temperature in the fridge is operating between 0 - 4 degrees Celsius

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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. During a walk through of the outdoor play space for all programs it was noted that the hand rails that were previously painted are now showing wear, and most of the paint is gone which leaves the exposed wood which can cause splinters.

  Corrective action. Manager states that a plan will be implemented to repair the hand rails, and the written plan will be provided to Licensing within 3 weeks time outlining how the repairs will be completed

  11190 - CCLR s.16(4)(b)
• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

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

  Observation. It was noted that hand towels are hanging on the wall and are reused throughout the day

  Corrective action. Manager states that additional towels will be provided to ensure they are single use only

  15030 - CCLR s.46(1)

• A licensee must ensure that the policies and procedures referred to in subsection (1) are implemented by employees.

  Observation. Observed that staff 1 did not follow facility policies in relation to guidance and documentation practices

  Corrective action. Corrective action plan required

  13071 - CCLR s.56(2)
• A licensee must ensure that a child, while under the care or supervision of the licensee, is not subjected to any of the following: (b) confinement or physical restraint by an employee, except as authorized in a child care's plan if the care plan includes instructions respecting behavioural guidance.

  Observation. Confirmed confinement of a child by staff 1 using a high chair

  Corrective action. Corrective action plan required

  14270 - CCLR s.52(1)(b)
• A licensee must keep, for each child requiring extra support, a current care plan showing the following information: (c) the resources to be made available to the child requiring extra support by the licensee, including (ii) any modification to the program of activities necessary to enable the child to participate in or benefit from the program.

  Observation. Care plan no created with information to guide and direct staff actions or modifications to the program’s activities.

  Corrective action. Corrective action plan required

  19240 - CCLR s.58(1)(c)(ii)

• A licensee must notify the medical health officer within 24 hours after (a) a child is involved in, or may have been involved in, a reportable incident described in Schedule H while under the care or supervision of the licensee.

  Observation. Licensee did not notify the licensing officer within 24 hours that a child was involved in or may have been involved in a reportable incident as described in Schedule H as required.

  Corrective action. Corrective action required.

  19030 - CCLR s.55(2)(a)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

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

  Observation. Fire extingushers have not been serviced since 2019

  Corrective action. Please ensure all fire extinguishers are serviced annually

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment].

  Observation. Audit of fire drill records revealed that fire drills are not practised in the months of July and August when the Manager is not on site

  Corrective action. Fire drills must be practised and recorded monthly

  13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(c)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (e) written policies and procedures respecting food and drink to be given to children.

  Observation. During review of nutrition policy, it is noted that children will not be involved with the prepartion of food, however it was stated that the children do assist with food prepartation

  Corrective action. Please follow nutrition policy as written or adjust accordingly

  13070 - CCLR s.56(1)(e)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

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

  Observation. Audit of 5 children's files revealed 3 missing enrolment date

  Corrective action. Please ensure all required documentation is obtained and maintained at all times

  19080 - CCLR s.57(2)(b)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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. Audit of attendance records show missing information

  Corrective action. Please ensure attendance reflect arrival and departure times, and any absences daily

  19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c)
• STAFFING

  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 one or more employees.

  Corrective action. Please ensure all required documentation has been obtained prior to employment

  12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f)
• STAFFING

  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: (d) copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills.

  Observation. Copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills were not obtained.

  Corrective action. Please ensure all staffing credentials are posted and valid

  12070 - CCLR s.19(1)(d)
• STAFFING

  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. Audit of 4 staff files revealed 2 files evidence of references checked

  Corrective action. Please ensure all references have been checked prior to employment

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b)
• STAFFING

  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: (a) a criminal record check for the person.

  Observation. Audit of staff files revealed one staff on site with an expired CRC letter

  Corrective action. Please ensure all required documenation is obtained and maintained at all times

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a)

No violations recorded at this inspection.