Flowers Family Child Care

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that the community care facility and the furniture, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.

  Observation. Multiple baskets that are used to store children's toys on the shelves are torn.

  Corrective action. The Licensee will replace the baskets and will conduct regular checks of equipment to ensure they are in good condition.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (b) character references in respect of the person.

  Observation. One staff is employed and the staff member did not have record of character references.

  Corrective action. The Licensee will obtain 2 character references from the staff.

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

  Observation. During inspection licensing observed the following in the indoor play area: -An open garbage container with kitchen waste was within children's reach. -The Manager's personal purse was on the playroom floor. -Boxes were stored on top of a shelf, posing a risk of falling during an earthquake. The Manager removed the garbage container and purse during the inpsection, placing them out of children's reach.

  Corrective action. The Manager said the kitchen garbage container will be stored inside the kitchen cupboard, the purse will be kept out of children's reach, and the items on top of the shelf will be relocated to the garage.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that the community care facility and the furniture, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.

  Observation. Licensing observed the following indoors: -Play floor mat has sections with ripped edges, showing signs of disrepair and exposing foam underneath, which makes it difficult to sanitize. -One edge of a wooden shelf within children's reach is broken, with peeling tape exposing the rough area underneath. -All cardboard building blocks have worn surfaces with pieces missing at the edges.

  Corrective action. Manager said these items will be either repaired or replaced.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.

  Observation. Four children's files were reviewed; one file included the name of the doctor and emergency contacts but was missing their phone numbers.

  Corrective action. The Manager said parents will be contacted to obtain the missing phone numbers and child's file will be updated.

  19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• A licensee must ensure that the policies and procedures referred to in subsection (1) are implemented by employees.

  Observation. On March 10, 2023 families were not notified before children were taken offsite to a local park.

  Corrective action. Corrective action required.

  13071 - CCLR s.56(2)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): During inspection Licensing observed the following that were accessible to children: ·In the bathroom one can of Febreeze was stored on top of the toilet's water tank. Licensee removed this during inspection. ·A glass with tea was placed on the table where a child was eating snack. This was within child’s reach. Licensee from the other facility stated that they had placed it there when they heard Licensing speaking to the Licensee of this facility. Licensee removed this during inspection. ·A staff purse was placed on the table right beside a child who was eating snack at this table. The contents of this purse were visible and accessible to this child. Licensee removed this during inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child.

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

  Observation. Licensing observed the following were acccesible to children in the main play area: -One end of the string attached to a long garland of balloons pinned to the wall with a thumb tack and the other end of this garland along with its attached string laying on the floor where children were playing. Licensing was concerned that the loose string can pose a strangulation hazard and balloons can pose a suffocation hazard. Licensee did not notice this till Licensing brought it to their attention. While Licensee was in the process of fixing the loose end onto the wall, the thumb tack previously attached to the wall came loose and the garland of balloons along with this thumb tack fell to the floor. This was removed during inspection. Balloons posing as a suffocation hazard for young children was discussed with the Licensee during the follow-up inspection # SMIA-C6QPVQ dated September 10, 2021. -Electric wire used for charging the cell phone was accessible to children. Licensee of the other facility removed it during inpection. - Tall play kitchen was not secured to the wall and was tippable on Licensing's touch. Licensing expressed concerns of the potential for this furniture to fall on a child. Licensee stated that a family member will secure this by today Janaury 17,2022.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that each piece of furniture or equipment for sleeping (c) is appropriate for the size, age and development of the children intended to use it.

  Observation. During inspection Licensing noticed that there was an infant sleeping on a folded blanket which was placed on the carpet in the main play area. Licensing was not aware that an infant was sleeping in the main play area in this manner. Infant head was placed on an adult sized pillow and their entire body was covered with the blanket, including their entire head. Licensing asked the Licensee to uncover sleeping infant’s face and head. Importance of keeping infant’s head and face uncovered during sleep was discussed with the Licensee. After discussion Licensing was informed that this child was not enrolled in this facility but was enrolled in the other facility whose Licensee was present at this inspection. Licensing discussed using the sleeping equipment available at this facility for this child. Licensee of the other facility stated they they did not want to use the sleeping equipment available at this facility.

  Corrective action. Licensee must ensure that each piece of furniture or equipment for sleeping is appropriate for the size, age and development of the children intended to use it.

  11120 - CCLR s.15(2)(c)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child.

  Observation. Observation Licensing observed: -2 kitchen knives on the kitchen counter accessible to children (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) -In the outdoor play area there was a metal ladder that was open and set up for climbing.

  Corrective action. Ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health and safety of a child.

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that the community care facility and the furniture, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.

  Observation. In the naproom Licensing observed dried mucus and saliva stains on the bedsheet in one of the cribs used for napping

  Corrective action. Ensure bedsheets are clean before use.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

  Observation. During inspection Licensing observed: -Wooden cover of the drawer under the sink in the washroom was unsecured and loose as a result of which it fell off. License attempted to fix it but it fell off again. -Electric cords of a printer, rice cooker and diaper wipe-warmer were unplugged and dangling loose and were accessible to children. Licensee made them all inaccessible during the inspection.(CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) -Black wheels of the outdoor play tunnel were cracked and broken apart exposing the metal nails and metal parts inside the wheel. -Outdoor play kitchen had dried bird faeces on it. Licensing observed child playing with this equipment. -Outdoor play area had toys that were not used by children as they were not in good repair. Licensee is aware that some outdoor toys need to removed and outdoor resilient surfacing is to be replenished.This is a repeat contravention #LVIA-BLBNYJ

  Corrective action. Please ensure that healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (c) daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): One child was not signed in the attendance log today.

  Corrective action. Please ensure all children's records complete and available.

  19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that the entire outdoor play area is (a) enclosed in a manner that is suitable for the age and development of children, and will ensure that children are free of harm.

  Observation. Upon inspection of the backyard, there was a large gap under the gate that a child could go through.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that the perimeter of the yard is enclosed, so the children are free from harm.

  11160 - CCLR s.16(3)(a)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are (b) safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair.

  Observation. Upon inspection of the outdoor play equipment, there were a couple broken pieces of equipment with sharp corners, that could pose a hazard to the children. The play house outside was also coming apart which poses a fall hazard.

  Corrective action. Please ensure the outdoor equipment is free from hazards and is in good repair.

  11190 - CCLR s.16(4)(b)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

  Observation. Upon inspection there were 3 exposed outlets (powerbar) in the main play room.Licensee stated that she did not have a cover for the outlets and was trying to block them with the chair.

  Corrective action. Please ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• MEDICATION

  If a licensee has agreed with a parent to give a child any medication prescribed by a medical practitioner or provided by the parent, the licensee and his or her employees must ensure that the medication is (a) administered to the child in the amount and at the times specified by the child's parent or in the child's record or care plan.

  Observation. Upon review of the medication forms, there were 2 separate days where the dosage amount and administration time was not specified by the parent.

  Corrective action. Please ensure the medication forms are filled out with times and dosage amount by the parent.

  16010 - CCLR s.53(1)(a)