Fable Tree Child Care

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Heated WaterNon-critical

  Heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius. [CCLR Sec.47]

  Observation. LO observed that hot water in the washroom is heated to 52° C.

• 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. LO observed insufficient emergence supplies on site for the number of children in care. LO will provide "Prepare to Care" Emergency Preparedness Guide as a resource.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the date of enrolment in the facility is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(b)]; A record for each child containing the name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing reviewed children's records and was not able to observe the following: • Children's dates of enrollment • Records of children's immunization status

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Evidence of compliance with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs has not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(f)]; Character references have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(b)]; Copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(d)]; Records of staff's work histories have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(c)]; Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]

  Observation. LO reviewed documentation for 2 staff on site and was not able to observe the following: • Record of work history on file for 2 staff • Evidence of Responsible Adult training on file for 2 staff • References on file for 2 staff • Immunization status on file for 1 staff • Criminal record check issued to the facility for 1 staff

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Fire drills are not practiced at least once each month. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)]

  Observation. LO observed that fire drills were not recorded for the months of September and October.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]

  Observation. One staff has an RCMP criminal record check on file.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Behavioural GuidanceNon-critical

  Employees and parents are provided a written statement of the licensee's policy on behavioural guidance. [CCLR Sec.51(1)(b)]

  Observation. While this staff is only alone due to an emergency, she still works with Licensee other days and and is alone today. Licensee stated that other staff have been trained in the policies, but this emergency staff has not. Any staff (including emergency staff) must receive a copy of the policy on behavioural guidance. And it is good practice to have them read all your policies.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Furniture, Equipment and FixturesNon-critical

  Furniture or equipment for sleeping is used by only one child at a time, is clean and comfortable, and is appropriate for the size, age and development of the children intended to use it. [CCLR Sec. 15(2)]

  Observation. Children were sleeping when LO arrived, and it was observed that they were sleeping on individual mats. But, during the course of the visit, children had rolled or moved in their sleep and appeared to have rolled to different mats that may be used by children were were not attending this day.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Prior to employing staff the manager has met with each person and has obtained the appropriate documentation. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)]

  Observation. Licensee was not on site (due to medical appointment) and staff person was not aware of where staff files are kept, and therefore they could not be reviewed. While the staff stated that they had completed a CRC prior to working with children, they could not explain any training they have completed, and no file was able to be review. Licensee contacted LO and shared staff list, while the staff appear to have First Aid and Training, their CRC's are not through CRC in Victoria.

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Staff are trained in the implementation of the fire drill system and the emergency plan, including the use of any equipment noted in the fire drill system and emergency plan. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(a)]

  Observation. There is a form by the main entrance that says "Fire Drills" with some checks on January through April, but no written information or date and nothing past April is marked. Staff was not able to tell LO about fire drills.