Kids & Company North Vancouver Esplanade

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Employees have access to reliable communications equipment in an emergency. [CCLR Sec. 22(4)]

  Observation. It was noted that staff were not using the walkie-talkie equipment provided by the licensee. This was part of the plan submitted to licensing when the facility was first licensed, to ensure staff have reliable communication between indoor and outdoor spaces in the event of an emergency

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. LO noted outdoor storage unit for play equipment had a significant amount of debris on the floor.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Heated WaterNon-critical

  Heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius. [CCLR Sec. 47]

  Observation. LO noted the water temperature exceeded 49 degrees Celsius.

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

  Ground Surfacing: Protective surfacing is provided to reduce the risk of injury from falls. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. Licensing noted that the resilient surface in some areas was in poor condition and was representing a tripping hazard.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. LO noted the retractable gate that was part of the condition for using the rooftop playground was removed. The retractable gate was imposed as to mitigate risk to injuries from potentially falling down the outdoor stairs located in proximity to the outdoor play space main entrance. The licensee stated that the retractable gate has to be replaced due to safety concerns. A new retractable gate was placed on order at the time of the inspection and a safety supervision plan has been implemented until the new retractable gate will be installed.

• STAFFING / Additional criminal record checksNon-critical

  All persons over the age of 12 that are ordinarily present on the premises while children are present are of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for each person. [CCLR Sec 20]

  Observation. issue remains outstanding a CRC from the college was on file,however not site specific

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

  Ground Surfacing: Protective surfacing is provided to reduce the risk of injury from falls. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. issue remains outstanding the group is using the same playground as 30m to school age through a rotation schedule

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

  Design: Equipment is placed to reduce direct exposure to sun. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. issue remains in non-compliance a corrective action plan has been submitted to licensing;provision of shade was not installed at the time of this inspection.

• STAFFING / Additional criminal record checksNon-critical

  All persons over the age of 12 that are ordinarily present on the premises while children are present are of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for each person. [CCLR Sec 20]

  Observation. issue remains in non-compliance. CRC not received/application was submitted to obtain record.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed the following: - the storage and laundry room doors located on the hallway were wide open; cleaning supplies and other various items were stored that children should not have access. A sign was posted on each door stating "keep this door closed";several staff passed by and did not closed the doors until licensing had requested to have the issue addressed. - hazardous items stored in a cupboard under sink were not secured - a garbage bin was full located inside the outdoor storage were outdoor play equipment is stored - a damaged large umbrella and other broken play equipment was placed behind the outdoor storage unit accessible to children

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

  Ground Surfacing: Protective surfacing is provided to reduce the risk of injury from falls. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. Licensing noted that the resilient surface in some areas was in poor condition and was representing a tripping hazard.

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

  Design: Equipment is placed to reduce direct exposure to sun. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. Observation: LO noted insufficient provision of shade was available. The plan for provision of shade that was submitted and approved by licensing prior was not in place at the time of this inspection. The items used for provision of shade that are in poor condition and /or broken are not replaced in a timely manner. The lack of provision of shade is representing a high risk that could impact children and staff health.

• STAFFING / Additional criminal record checksNon-critical

  All persons over the age of 12 that are ordinarily present on the premises while children are present are of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for each person. [CCLR Sec 20]

  Observation. Licensing noted that the staff hired as kitchen assistant had no CRC on file. An application to obtain a CRC was summited in March 2024.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Character references have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing reviewed a sample of staff files and noted that one staff that is working as a kitchen assistant had no references on file.

No violations recorded at this inspection.