Tree House Multi-Age Child Care

• 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. The following was observed in the children’s outdoor play space -A large wooden gardening structure had rotting wood which was leaning and unstable -Large rusted nails in a pile of old wood was accessible to children. The nails were in a position that was a potential hazard if a child fell

  Corrective action. The Manager said she will have the structure fixed and have the area surrounding the structure inaccessible to the children in the meantime.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)

• 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. Large heavy planters were unsecured and placed on unstable equipment in the play area. The concern is the planters and equipment may fall on a child.

  Corrective action. Licensee said she has a plan to move the planters to be inaccessible to children.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)

• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing reviewed 5 children's files and noted 1 did not contain a record of immunization status

  Corrective action. Ensure a record is kept for each child showing immunization status

  19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(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. Licensing observed a tall metal shelf in the outdoor play area that was unsecured, and has potential to fall.

  Corrective action. Ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (d) written policies and procedures that are intended to guide employees in the care and supervision of children.

  Observation. The facility Active Play and Screen Use policies were unavailable for review. This is a repeat contravention.

  Corrective action. Ensure current records are kept, including Active Play and Screen Use policies.

  13060 - CCLR s.56(1)(d)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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. Licensing noted a child's record did not contain the name and telephone number of a medical practitioner.

  Corrective action. Ensure a record is kept for each child showing the name and telephone number of a medical practitioner.

  19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d)
• STAFFING

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

  Observation. Licensing noted there were no records of a fire drill being completed in 2022, the licensee said they were not practiced.

  Corrective action. Ensure the fire drill system is practiced at least once each month.

  12190 - CCLR s.22(2)(b)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that the entire outdoor play area is (a) enclosed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and will ensure that children are free of harm.

  Observation. Licensing observed that a portion of the outdoor fence located along the side of the facility was broken and in need of repair. Boards/panels were missing, part of the fence was falling inwards towards the play area, and there were nails sticking out of different areas of the fence. The licensee said the backyard is not currently being used while children are in care.

  Corrective action. Ensure that the outdoor play area is enclosed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and will ensure children are free of harm.

  11160 - CCLR s.16(3)(a)
• 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. Licensing noted there were no records of an emergency drill being completed in 2020. The Licensee said it was practiced, however it was not recorded.

  Corrective action. Ensure that records are kept respecting compliance with section 22(2)(b) and (c) of the CCLR.

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

  A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (d) written policies and procedures that are intended to guide employees in the care and supervision of children.

  Observation. The facility’s active play and screen time policies were unavailable for review. The licensee was unsure if one was created.

  Corrective action. Ensure an active play and screen use policy is developed and available for review.

  13060 - CCLR s.56(1)(d)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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. Licensing reviewed 4 children’s files and noted 2 did not contain record of immunization status.

  Corrective action. Ensure a record is kept for each child showing immunization status.

  19070 - CCLR s.57(2)(a)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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. Licensing reviewed 4 children’s files and noted 1 did not contain the name or phone number of a medical practitioner.

  Corrective action. Ensure a record is kept for each child showing the name and phone number of a medical practitioner.

  19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d)
• STAFFING

  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. Licensing noted a person over the age of 12 who is ordinarily present in the community care facility had a valid RCMP criminal record check, however, did not have a current criminal record check issued by the Criminal Records Review Program.

  Corrective action. Ensure criminal record checks are obtained for persons over the age of 12 ordinarily present in the facility.

  12160 - CCLR s.20(1)

No violations recorded at this inspection.