5 Steps Childcare

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): Licensing observed the following hazards: - children's sunscreen stored on a ledge, within children's reach - cleaning products stored in an unlatched storage room - an open gate to a flight of stairs with railing spindles that are 4" apart; gaps/openings must be less than 3.5" apart to ensure no risk of entrapment; stairs also pose a risk if a child were to fall

Corrective action. The Licensee corrected the three concerns during the inspection.

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. Immunization status was not obtained for four of eight children.

Corrective action. The Licensee obtained one child's immunization status during the inspection and will obtain the remaining three.

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: - an unsecured cord in the children's nap room and another in the main activity room; both accessible to children which could pose a risk of entanglement - an unsecured flat screen tv above children's height which could pose a risk if it were to fall in the event of an earthquake - the surface of the toilet seat is peeling which does not allow for thorough cleaning and sanitizing; as it is not a smooth surface

Corrective action. The Licensee said that she will secure the cords and the television, and replace the toilet seat.

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 safety hazards need to be addressed, the cords in large playroom , the hose outside is a tripping hazard

Corrective action. please ensure the hose outside is remover or stored so not to be a tripping hazard

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 fridge is not reasonably clean and children's food is stored in the fridge

Corrective action. please ensure the fridge is cleaned

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

Observation. the sleep blanket are stored so they touch

Corrective action. the licensee stated they will store the blankets on the mats effective to day

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. name and number of medical practitioner not available for all children, two children are new to the country and do not have Dr

Corrective action. please ensure records are complete and note that the walk in clinics with phone number are equal to Dr name and number