Golden Star Daycare Inc.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].

  Observation. The floor mats in one of the rooms are torn making it difficult to adequately clean and sanitize. The landscaping fabric is exposed in the wood chip area causing a tripping hazard

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].

  Observation. The floor mats in one of the rooms are torn making it difficult to adequately clean and sanitize. The landscaping fabric is exposed in the wood chip area causing a tripping hazard.

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Staff are trained in the implementation of the fire drill system and the emergency plan, including the use of any equipment noted in the fire drill system and emergency plan. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(a)]

  Observation. The fire extinguisher through out he centre all have different dates and contradicting information on the service tag. It appears as though they may be due for service as indicated on the "to be serviced by " date.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].

  Observation. There was a potty in the bathroom full of pee. The garbage cans do not have lids.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Play Area, Materials and EquipmentNon-critical

  The entire outdoor play area is enclosed and constructed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and ensures that children are free of harm. [CCLR Sec. 16(3)(a)(b)]

  Observation. There is insufficient sand in the sandbox, the landscaping fabric is visible. The area around the sand box originally was wood chips but now there are very few wood chips, the landscaping fabric is visible and creates a tripping hazard, there is a large amount of sand on the ground and on the ground in the playhouse structure. This area is uncovered and creates an area where animals could pollute the materials with their waste.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  There is an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(b)]

  Observation. There is a large bin on the back porch with some emergency supplies. Theses supplies are insufficient. The bin that these items are stored in would be very difficult to transport.

• STAFFING / Additional criminal record checksNon-critical

  The licensee has not obtained a criminal record check for all persons ordinarily present on the premises. [CCLR Sec. (20)(1)]

• STAFFING / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  The licensee keeps current records of each employee as required under Sec. 19(1). [CCLR Sec.56(b)]

  Observation. Staff files were incomplete.

• STAFFING / Continuing health of employeesNon-critical

  There is evidence of employees' continued compliance with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs. [CCLR Sec 21(1)]

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Play Area, Materials and EquipmentNon-critical

  All indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are suitable for the age and development of the children, safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair. [CCLR Sec. 16(4)]

  Observation. The wooden slats on the shelter in the back yard are broken.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Play Area, Materials and EquipmentNon-critical

  The entire outdoor play area is enclosed and constructed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and ensures that children are free of harm. [CCLR Sec. 16(3)(a)(b)]

  Observation. The gate facing North along the back fence adjacent to the lane does not have a self closing mechanism. The front yard 19th street facing south gate does not latch closed.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].

  Observation. South facing window in nap / play room opens greater than 4" due to broken chain.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(a)]

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].

  Observation. The heating vents are hot to the touch and are brown indicating elevated temperatures. Gate to the office is not closing.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Play Area, Materials and EquipmentNon-critical

  The entire outdoor play area is enclosed and constructed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and ensures that children are free of harm. [CCLR Sec. 16(3)(a)(b)]

  Observation. Shelves in the north west corner are not secure. Fencing and other wood elements of the back yard are showing signs of wear - chipping and peeling paint, rotten wood

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  A healthy and safe environment is provided at all times [CCLR Sec. 13(1)].

  Observation. The heating vents are very hot to the touch and are brown which indicates elevated temperatures. In the kitchen in the lower area is a gate blocking children's access to the kitchen, however, there is a drawer immediately adjacent to the gate, accessible to children that had sharp items in it. Gates do not close adequately. It was not evident how the potties are cleaned and sanitized appropriately.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Hazardous Objects and SubstancesNon-critical

  Hazardous objects and substances are inaccessible to children. [CCLR Sec 17]

  Observation. The cupboards under the sink contain hazardous substances ( soap and cleaner) accessible to children.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Play Area, Materials and EquipmentNon-critical

  Not free from hazards.

  Observation. In the back north / west corner there is an area that creates an entrapment concern. The shelves in the north / west corner are not secure. Some of the fencing shows signs of wear and tear, paint chipping and peeling, some rough edges of the wood

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Safe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Design: For prevention of entrapment, spaces (i.e., holes or openings) are smaller than 9 cm (3.5 inches) or larger than 23 cm (9 inches). [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. The north/ west corner of the playground, fencing around a tree) has an area that poses an entrapment issue.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing any notification of a parent, emergency contact or medical health officer made under CCLR section 55 [notification of illness or injury] is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(g)]; A record for each child containing the name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(d)]; A record for each child containing the name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(a)]

  Observation. -some children were missing immunization records -some children did not have an alternate pick up person listed, only parents