Kids & Company North Vancouver

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Group Sizes and Employee to Children RatiosNon-critical

  Staff ratios and group sizes comply with Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]

  Observation. LO noted in the infant room were schedule two ECE and no IT staff. The manager stated that one of the ECE just completed the IT training and submitted records to ECE Registry. No exemption was in place and the manager was not aware that the staff is not being considered as a qualified IT without the certificate from ECE Registry and /or with an approved staffing exemption by licensing.

• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL / Health and HygieneNon-critical

  There is an established program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene. [CCLR Sec. 46(1)]

  Observation. LO noted that the sink in the infant's bathroom had some large containers stored in. When LO asked the staff if the children washed their hands as they were ready to eat lunch the staff stated that they wiped the children hands with wet cloth wipes. At the LO request the staff took children to the bathroom to wash their hands prior eating lunch.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  The facility, the furniture, equipment, fixtures and supplies are of sturdy and safe construction.  They are easy to clean, and are clean and in good repair and free from hazards. [CCLR Sec. 13(2) and Sec. 15(1)(a)]

  Observation. LO noted debris around and behind the small fridges in several rooms.

• 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. LO noted debris on the ground on the playground.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  For each child requiring extra support, the licensee keeps a current care plan showing the required information. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)(2)]

  Observation. LO noted a care plan for child was not reviewed yearly with the child's family.

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Implementation of the fire drill system is practiced at least once each month, and implementation of the emergency plan is practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)(c)]

  Observation. The fire drills were up to date and records noted. The emergency plan was not practiced as was requested and noted in the last routine inspection report. This had been noted on the last routine inspection in 2024:"The emergency plan must be practiced by the end of the year of 2024 and a record maintained. Licensing suggested to new manager to get familiar with the facility procedures and practice additional emergency drills to ensure everyone is aware of the procedure". The manager was not aware of the procedure. LO recommended the manager to review the facilities policies and procedures for emergency plan.

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Implementation of the fire drill system is practiced at least once each month, and implementation of the emergency plan is practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)(c)]

  Observation. Licensing noted no records for fire drills were available from January to June inclusive for 2024.A fire drill was recorded for July 2024. The emergency plan must be practiced by the end of the year of 2024 and a record maintained. Licensing suggested to new manager to get familiar with the facility procedures and practice additional emergency drills to Ensure everyone is aware of the procedure.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Furniture, Equipment and FixturesNon-critical

  Furniture or equipment for sleeping is used by only one child at a time, is clean and comfortable, and is appropriate for the size, age and development of the children intended to use it. [CCLR Sec. 15(2)]

  Observation. Licensing observed a shelf in the nap room was not appropriately mounted to the wall and two screws were loose.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  The facility, the furniture, equipment, fixtures and supplies are of sturdy and safe construction.  They are easy to clean, and are clean and in good repair and free from hazards. [CCLR Sec. 13(2) and Sec. 15(1)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing officer noted visible debris and stains were present on the rugs. The windows and vinyl floor require cleaning.

• 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. Licensing officer noted the resilient surface requires repairs. Gaps\holes were formed between the rubber outdoor tiles which represent a hazard for tripping.

• 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. Licensing officer noted the outdoor playhouse was damaged.