Smiling Stars Daycare

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

  The medications are not readily accessible to employees. [CCLR Sec. 53(1)(b)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that a child requires anaphylactic and asthma medication, but no medication was available in the program.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed an unlocked door leading to another building unit that was accessible to children.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  The licensee does not keep a current care plan for each child requiring extra support. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)]

  Observation. Licensing observed two care plans are not are completed - this was corrected during inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

  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. There are children who have diaper cream with medicinal content yet no signed medication form nor record of administering was available.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner (doctor's name and number does not apply to REC only) and emergency contact

  Observation. Licensing audited three children's files and one was missing name and telephone number of a medical practitioner.

  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(d)

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)].

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

  Play materials and/or equipment are not safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair. [CCLR Sec. 16(4)(b)]

  Observation. Outside there are some pieces of equipment that are not in good repair and should be removed from children's access. There is debris stored around behind the shed which children could access.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Safe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Maintenance of Equipment: A log is kept of all inspections, maintenance and repairs. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. The program has not been recording playground inspections. Licensing to provide a resource.

• STAFFING / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

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

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• A licensee, other than a licensee who provides a care program described as School Age Care on School Grounds, must ensure that any heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius.

  Observation. The hot water temperature measured today at 54.8 degrees Celsius. This represent an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care and must be corrected immediately. The Licensee indicated that they will be installing a temperature control device under the sink and indicated in the meantime they will provide direct supervision of children washing their hands while using the bathroom and will use the outdoor hose for handwashing other times. Full compliance will not be achieved until the plan has been implemented and completed.

  Corrective action. Ensure that any heated water accessible to children in care is heated to no more than 49 degrees Celsius. Action/s Required by Licensing: Follow Up Inspection to be conducted.

  3000 - CCLR 47
• A Licensee must have first aid kits that are readily accessible to all employees, including while care is provided off the community care facility premises.

  Observation. The first aid kit was situated inside the house, not readily accessible as the children were playing in the outdoor play area. Licensee corrected this during the inspection by bringing the first aid kit outside.

  Corrective action. Ensure first aid kits are readily accessible. Action/s Required by Licensing: Follow Up Inspection to be conducted.

  3020 - CCLR 23(2)
• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information:(i) a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency

  Observation. There were no physical copies of the children's photos available in the event of an emergency. The Licensee takes the children on outings to local parks and beaches. The Licensee corrected this during the inspection by putting photos of the children in the field trip bag.

  Corrective action. Ensure a photo/digital image is available to readily identify a child in the event of an emergency. Action/s Required by Licensing: Follow Up Inspection to be conducted.

  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(i)