Kids Clubhouse

There is a diaper changing area that is adjacent to a wash basin, that is located away from the food preparation area, and that has a covered container for soiled clothing. [CCLR Sec. 14(4)]

Observation. Licensing observed a diaper change station in the main activity room that was not adjacent to a wash basin, as also noted during the August 14, 2024 inspection. Discussion took place to resume diaper changing at the primary station, which is adjacent to a bathroom with a handwashing sink.

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

Observation. - Hazardous items potentially accessible to children, including hand sanitizer, Lysol, can opener, batteries, and adult scissors. These items were relocated during the inspection. - Medications stored in an unlocked cabinet. - A room door in the hallway leading to the nap room and bathroom was off its hinge and propped up by a large box, posing a falling hazard. - In the outdoor play area, a propane tank on the upper patio is potentially accessible to children, and a glass recycling bin is present (not hazardous at the time of inspection, but could pose a risk if broken glass is added). The manager noted that the upper patio and propane tank are not used by the children.

Medications that staff have agreed to administer are readily accessible to staff and are administered in the correct dosage at the correct times. [CCLR Sec. 53(1)]

Observation. Some children have diaper cream with medicinal ingredients but no signed parent permission was present.

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

Observation. In the main playroom there is a carpet with curling edges creating a tripping hazard. This has been an ongoing issue for the program, they have applied two sided tape in the past.

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

Observation. There are area rugs with curling edges in the main play space. This creates a tripping hazard. There are a few toys in the outdoor play space that have sharp edges / broken edges.

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

Observation. One staff was missing immunization status record.