Peek-A-Boo Childcare Inc.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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 observed plywood boards across the west side of the playground fence that require attention, as the wood pieces are chipping off and there are sharp edges protruding.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Emergency exits and fire drill system are approved by a local Fire Marshal. [CCLR Sec. 22(1)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing observed the fire extinguisher and found no records or indication of its last service.

• 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. Licensing observed no emergency supplies on site, although food is available. Licensing recommends storing the supplies on wheels for ease of transportation.

• 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 observed fire drills have been practiced once a month, and are being recorded. There are no records of the emergency drills.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. In the washroom, accessible to children is a bag of plastic bags. Highchair trays in the kitchen have old food / debris on them.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee has written, parental consent to release a child to someone other than the parent. [CCLR Sec. 57(3)(b)]

  Observation. Several children were missing an alternate pick up person.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  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)]

  Observation. Several children's records were missing an emergency person and contact.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. There is a set of shelves taller than 4' that is not secured to the wall.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee has written, parental consent to release a child to someone other than the parent. [CCLR Sec. 57(3)(b)]

  Observation. Some children are missing an alternate authorized pick up person.

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. There is a plastic swing equipment that does not appear to be safe as it tips over easily and when touched today a piece fell off. There is a second plastic piece of equipment with a swing attached that appears to be showing signs of wear and is not stable. There are a few pieces of equipment that appear to be broken and put to the side.

• 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 fence posts at the entrance to the playground are not secure and move quite easily when touched. The back fence ( west) has a string attached to it and is tied to a tree as it is very loose and wobbly. There is a gate that requires attention to ensure it closes.

• 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)]

  Observation. Several staff were missing immunization records or declaration of status of immunization.

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

  Maintenance of Equipment: Thorough inspections of the outdoor play space are conducted regularly. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space] (13)

  Observation. Please remove the broken equipment- the picnic table observed today must be replaced or removed. Continued to monitor the toys and equipment. The outdoor fence to the play area has been repainted several times, at some point this fence will be required to replaced completely. Continue to monitor over the next year. The paint continues to chip and then falls to ground. The toddlers can digest this.