Turtle Tots Daycare

• 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. There were dog feces in the backyard.

  Corrective action. Please ensure there is a system in place to maintain a clean yard.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  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 months fire drill. The Licensee said that it was practiced.

  Corrective action. The Licensee said she will ensure she will keep a record of fire drills.

  13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(c)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep current records for each child showing (a) the information set out in subsection (2), (b) if applicable, the information and agreements set out in subsections (2.1) and (2.2), and (c) the consents referred to in subsection (3).

  Observation. One child did not have a registration form. The Licensee said that she will provide it to the parent to fill out today.

  Corrective action. Please ensure all the information related to children's records is obtained prior to the child commencing care.

  19060 - CCLR s.57(1)(a)(b)(c)

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  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. Upon inspection the 2024 emergency evacuation drill was not documented. The licensee advised that it was practiced.

  Corrective action. The licensee advised that moving forward, the date will be documented

  13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(c)

• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  The licensee must (a) develop the care plan in consultation with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.

  Observation. Care plan not developed in consultation with the parent or any person requested by the parent.

  Corrective action. The Licensee advised that a care plan will be developed with the parents.

  19250 - CCLR s.58(2)(a)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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 5 dog faeces accessible to children in the outdoor play area. Manager stated outdoor play area is typically cleaned everyday by a family member but today it was not cleaned. Manager stated that children did not use this space today as they went to a neighbouring park. This is a repeat contravention from routine inspection #KTOR-BM5W2W dated February 25, 2020

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

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• STAFFING

  The licensee must not permit a person over the age of 12 to be ordinarily present on the premises of a community care facility while children are present, unless the person is of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for that person.

  Observation. Licensing was notified by the Manager that a person over the age of 12 who is ordinarily on premises has not obtained a criminal record check. This is a repeat contravention from routine inspection # SMIA-BYRR4Kdated March 02, 2021

  Corrective action. Please ensure criminal record checks are completed for persons over the age of 12 who are ordinarily present.

  12160 - CCLR s.20(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. In the bathroom Licensing observed visible yellow stains in the toilet bowl and under the toilet seat.

  Corrective action. Ensure bathroom is clean.

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

  A licensee must ensure that any heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius.

  Observation. The hot water in the bathroom measured at 54.3 degrees. This is a repeat contravention from previous inspections dated 5 Feb 2019 #KFIH-B94PP3 and 25 Feb 2020 #KTOR-BM5W2W. Licensee lowered the water temperature during inspection; Licensing checked the water temperature again and it measured at 54.3 degrees.

  Corrective action. Please ensure hot water is no more than 49 degrees.

  11230 - CCLR s.47
• 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): Licesning observed a phone charger plugged into a single-prong extension cord on the couch where a child was sitting.

  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.Licensee removed the phone charger and the single-prong extension cord during inspection.

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  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. During a review of the fire drill records, it was observed that for the month of February fire drill was not practiced.

  Corrective action. Please ensure fire drills are practiced and recorded monthly.

  13050 - CCLR s.56(1)(c)
• STAFFING

  The licensee must not permit a person over the age of 12 to be ordinarily present on the premises of a community care facility while children are present, unless the person is of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for that person.

  Observation. Two residents who live in the home require a current criminal record check. One resident's criminal record check expired two weeks ago. Licensee stated that she will book an appointment to renew the criminal record checks.

  Corrective action. Please ensure all residents over the age of 12 who live in the home have a current criminal record check.

  12160 - CCLR s.20(1)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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: - A knife was located on the kitchen counter within reach of children - Cleaning supplies stored under the kitchen sink, not latched/locked - Detergent and windshield washer fluid stored on the floor in an unlocked closet accessible to children in care - Two sets of outlets did not contain outlet covers - Dog feces on the outdoor deck in the backyard: Licensee educated the children do not use the deck until the Spring, however, licensing observed children opening the back door to allow the dog outside, and then inside again. Because of this, feces may be tracked indoors.

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

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

  A licensee must ensure that any heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing noted the water temperature in the bathroom was 60.4 degrees.The licensee turned down the water temperature while Licensing was still present.

  Corrective action. Please ensure any heated water accessible to children is heated no more than 49 degres celcius.

  11230 - CCLR s.47
• STAFFING

  A licensee must ensure that each employee (a) is trained in the implementation of the fire drill system and emergency plan described in subsection (1), including the use of any equipment noted in the fire drill system and emergency plan.

  Observation. Licensing noted there was a fire extinguisher on site, however it was over due for servicing.

  Corrective action. Please ensure the fire extinguisher is serviced yearly.

  12180 - CCLR s.22(2)(a)