Pip Squeaks Playhouse

• C3.1 - Does the facility have sufficient employees who possess adequate training and experience to meet the care, supervision, and needs of the children?Non-critical

  Observation. A review of facility records show that the criminal record checks have expired for both staff. New acceptable results are required immediately and a system for ensuring that new results are obtained prior to expiration is required.

• C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical

  Observation. A review of the log of minor incidents showed that a past incident that should have been reported to licensing was not. The past incident must be reported, and a method created for ensuring that future incidents are reported in a timely manner. Some children's records were missing required information. Files must be updated, and a system to ensure all information required under Section 57 is obtained before a child attends the facility is required.

• Has the facility been tested for radon gas?Non-critical

  Observation. This facility has not been tested for radon gas. This is a repeat infraction. Radon testing is in progress.

• C2.1 - Are written policies and procedures in place to guide employees in all matters regarding the care and supervision of children?Non-critical

  Observation. No record exists of emergency plan practice within the past 21 months. This is a repeat infraction. A supervision plan is required for the rope in the outdoor play space. Emergency kit contained inadequate resources to enable staff to respond in an emergency situation.

• C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical

  Observation. Several children's files were missing required information, including personal health numbers, physician name and phone number, immunization status, emergency contact person, and persons authorized to pick up the child. Arrival and departure times were indicated on the attendance record, however some attendance records were missing an indication that a child was absent.

• C7.1 - Is the facility safe, sanitary, free from hazards, in good repair, and appropriate for the age and development of children?Non-critical

  Observation. Several gaps along the back fence are between 3.5" and 9".

• Has the facility been tested for radon gas?Non-critical

  Observation. Radon gas test results have not been received by Licensing.

• C2.1 - Are written policies and procedures in place to guide employees in all matters regarding the care and supervision of children?Non-critical

  Observation. Evidence of employees practicing an emergency plan each year is required.

• C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical

  Observation. Some children's registration forms were found to be missing their Personal Health Numbers.

• C7.1 - Is the facility safe, sanitary, free from hazards, in good repair, and appropriate for the age and development of children?Non-critical

  Observation. Parts of the bathroom and kitchen seemed dirtier than daily use might cause. A system for daily cleaning/disinfecting of high contact surfaces like toilets, door knobs and door frames is required. Diaper change mat is torn, making it hard to disinfect, and must be covered or replaced. First aid kits require re-stocking of supplies. A safety and supervision plan is required for the new trampoline, teeter totter and slide. Daily outdoor play space inspections were recorded, but some items were missed. There is no record of monthly or yearly inspections.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• C4.1 - Are facility records current and complete?Non-critical

  Observation. System in place to ensure children's records are complete. Log of minor injuries/incidents unexpected events updated regularly, play space inspections recorded appropriately, children's arrival and departure times consistently recorded Licensee confirmed that a child who occasionally attends the program attends another Licensed program within the community. At this facility the child has a care plan. Ensure that a care plan is on site for this child.