Riverside Childcare Centre 2 Ltd

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. The diaper mat was torn.

Corrective action. The Manager said that he will replace it.

Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that (b) the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E.

Observation. An Early Childhood Educator has been working alone in the closing shift. As per schedule E of the CCLR, there needs to be an Infant and Toddler Educator in ratio.

Corrective action. The Manager is to advise on how the staffing plan has been addressed.

A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: (c) a record respecting compliance with section 22 (2) (b) and (c) [emergency training and equipment].

Observation. There was no record of last years earthquake drill.

Corrective action. The staff advised they will ensure to record this years earthquake drill.

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. During inspection licensing observed: -Build up green mildew, dirt and rust was observed some outdoor toys. Floor metal bolts securing the outdoor compost bin to the ground were rusted. -In the indoor play area, several areas of the drywall at children's height were exposed.

Corrective action. The manager said that outdoor toys will be cleaned, rusted items will be removed and he has a plan to repair the exposed drywall.

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 following: - Spoons for children use for food consumption were drying on the bathroom counter. Staff removed it during inspection. -Electrical cord with wires plugged in were accessible to children in the indoor play area - Bottom vents of the outdoor compost bin had gaps, and egg shells and food scraps were visible through the gaps, making it accessible to children. - 1 playpen base was not fully locked in place. Licensing was concerned that it may collapse and pose as a strangulation hazard and must not be used for sleeping. - Sleeping mats were used inside two playpens; both mats were oversized for the playpens. Licensing reviewed the manufacturer's recommendation posted on the playpen with staff and the manager, which read not to add any additional mats to the playpen.

Corrective action. The manager said that utensils for children's use will be washed and sanitized using the four-step sink method, that outdoor compost will be made inaccessible to children, that the playpen base will be fixed, and that sleeping mats will no longer be used in playpens.

A licensee must ensure that each employee (c) practices implementing the emergency plan at least once each year.

Observation. There was no evidence that annual emergency evacuation plan was practiced in last 12 months.Manager said it was practiced but not documented.

Corrective action. Manager said that all emergency evacuation drills will be documented and be available for licensing review.

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. Two staff files did not have evidence that character references were checked. Manager said he did call the references, but did not document it.

Corrective action. Manager said that he will document in both staff files when the references were checked.

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 of the outdoor play space there was dog feces in the backyard (This is a repeat contravention)

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

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. Upon inspection there were: - 4 small holes in the drywall that children could potentially get their fingers stuck in - the door handle was falling off the door and the latch was taped up

Corrective action. Please ensure the facility is in good repair

A licensee must ensure that the entire outdoor play area is (b) constructed in a manner, and using materials, that are suitable for the age and development of the children intended to use it.

Observation. Upon inspection, a border made of rope and wire garden decor was set up that posed a tripping hazard.

Corrective action. Please ensure the outdoor play area is constructed in a manner , and using materials, that are suitable for the age of the children intended to use it.

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, the door play equipment: -had rips in the seating area -broken plastic pieces that were sharp to the touch

Corrective action. Please ensure outdoor play materials and equipment are safe

A licensee must display a copy of the fire drill system in a prominent place in the community care facility.

Observation. Upon inspection, there was not a copy of the fire drill displayed

Corrective action. Please ensure a copy of the fire drill is displayed.

A licensee must: (b) have an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.

Observation. Upon inspection of the emergency supplies, the food had expired over 2 months ago.This is a repeat contravention.

Corrective action. Please ensure facility has an adequate emergency plan and supplies to respond to an emergency.

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. Upon review of the children's files, 1 file did not contain a medical practitioner name or contact

Corrective action. Please ensure children's files are complete

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility.

Observation. Upon review of 4 children's files, 1 file did not have an enrollment date documented.

Corrective action. Please ensure children's files are complete.

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 was: -one plastic bag accessible to children by the children's crib -dog feces in the backyard (this is a repeat contravention)

Corrective action. Please ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are in care.

A licensee must: (b) have an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.

Observation. Upon inspection of the emergency supplies, there was insufficient supplies and food to last 3 days.

Corrective action. Please ensure the emergency supplies and equipment are sufficient for 8 children in the event of an emergency.

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. Upon review of the children's files, 2 photos were not able to be produced for 2 children.

Corrective action. Please ensure the children's files are complete.

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a) name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status.

Observation. Upon review of the children's files, 1 file did not indicate the child's sex.

Corrective action. Please ensure the children's files are complete.

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. Upon review of the children's records, one medical practitioner contact information was missing and 1 emergency contact was missing.

Corrective action. Please ensure the children's files are complete.

A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as (a) an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the system maintained by the early childhood educator registry. (Educator or assistant certificate validation)

Observation. Upon review of the staff files, one file did not contain the validation of the staff Licence to practice.

Corrective action. Please ensure staff files are complete.

Observation. Upon inspection, Licensing confirmed the presence of dog feces in the children's outdoor play space.

Corrective action. Corrective action required.

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. Upon inspection there were 2 ladders set on their sides, one on top of the other, up against the fence. The top ladder was not secured on one end that posed a fall hazard.

Corrective action. Please ensure that the children do not have access to any object that may be hazardous to their health and safety.

A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility both the licence, including any terms or conditions of the licence, and the name of the manager.

Observation. Upon inspection the managers name was not posted.

Corrective action. Please ensure name of manager is displayed in a prominent place in the facility.

A licensee must provide to children a comprehensive and coordinated program of indoor and outdoor activities that (c) complies with the program standards set out in Schedule G.

Observation. Upon inspection, during outdoor play, there was a child who remained in a highchair with no activities. Staff stated that the child could not walk and they were worried about the child's clothes getting dirty.

Corrective action. Please ensure that outdoor activities comply with the program standards that are set out in schedule G.

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. Upon review of 3 children's files, 1 file was missing the medical practitioners name and contact information.

Corrective action. Please ensure that the children's files are complete.