Future Step Child Care

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  For each child requiring extra support, the licensee keeps a current care plan showing the required information. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)(2)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that a child enrolled in the program does not have a current care plan showing the required information.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed the following: The educator did not follow the steps for cleaning and sanitizing procedure prior to the meal time route. A broken branch from the tree with fruit was laying on the ground providing access to the children. Licensing is concerned there is a risk of injury as the children have access to the branch as well as the risk of attracting rodents and small animals due to the fruit that is left on the ground and the branch.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Heated WaterNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed when testing the temperature of the water it was more than 49 degrees Celsius.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  For each child requiring extra support, the licensee keeps a current care plan showing the required information. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)(2)]

  Observation. Licensing Officer observed a child with a diagnosis who had recently enrolled into the facility had no care plan.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee keeps a current record for each child showing the information required. [CCLR Sec. 57]

  Observation. Licensing observed the following: one child's record required an emergency contact, medical practitioner, permission to call an ambulance and a photo or digital image. Two children required a photo /digital image that is accessible to educators working in the facility.

• STAFFING / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed that a staff's first aid certificate had expired and the immunization records were not in the file.

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

  Not free from hazards.

  Observation. LO observed: -A tall metal ladder has been used to support a large tree branch which suspends over the outdoor play space posing a risk of injury if the ladder or the tree branch were to fall -The storage shed used to store yard equipment and supplies was not locked and was accessible by children -There is a gap behind the storage shed in which some yard equipment was stored. This area is accessible by children and poses a risk of injury.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  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. LO observed that immunization status is not kept for each child

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

  Observation. LO observed: - Evidence of immunization status has not been obtained for 1 staff - Criminal Records Check for 1 staff was not issued to the facility - Criminal Records Check for 1 staff was not conducted by the Criminal Records Review Program - Certificates have not be verified for 3 staff

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)].

  Observation. Licensing observed the following: - Books and storage containers, on the open shelves above the children's beds in the rest area, are posing a risk of injury if they were to fall . Originally found out of compliance on October 19, 2022.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  Current policies and procedures are kept as required . [CCLR Sec.56 (1) and CCALA 19]

  Observation. Licensee stated she had not quite completed updating the policies and procedures. Originally found out of compliance on March 30, 2023.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing Observed the cupboards that are over 4 feet with open shelving still need to be addressed.

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

  All indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are suitable for the age and development of the children, safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair. [CCLR Sec. 16(4)]

  Observation. Licensing observed the slides/climber positioned outside on the concrete with a mat cushioning separation apart from the two pieces of equipment.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Safe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Ground Surfacing: A 1.8 meter (six feet) safety zone is provided around playground equipment. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. Licensing observed A dome climber is still located inside in the playroom which only has a limited safety zone. As stated in the DOLSOP - Safe Play Space a structure of this size would generally have a safety zone extending 6 feet in all directions.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  Current policies and procedures are kept as required . [CCLR Sec.56 (1) and CCALA 19]

  Observation. Licensee provided a copy of the most current policies and procedures Licensing reviewed the policies and procedures and noted Active Play and Screen time policy was not included.

• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL / Health and HygieneNon-critical

  Liquid hand soap and single use towels are not readily available at all hand wash sinks.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Licensing observed the following: Licensee was using a mixture of Lysol as a sanitizer. In the rest area there are cupboards mounted to the wall over 4 feet, with open shelving.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Safe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Ground Surfacing: A 1.8 meter (six feet) safety zone is provided around playground equipment. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. A dome climber is located inside in the playroom which only has a limited safety zone. As stated in the DOLSOP - Safe Play Space a structure of this size would generally have a safety zone extending 6 feet in all directions.

• PROGRAM / Program of activitiesNon-critical

  Children are provided with a comprehensive and coordinated program of indoor and outdoor activities that is designed for the development and care of the children, and is appropriate for the age and development of the children. [CCLR Sec. 44(1)(a)(b)(c) and Schedule(G)]

  Observation. Licensing observed that the Licensee has a variety of activities for the children inside, while the outside there are a lot of large pieces of equipment, there is little to no toys which support equipment, meeting schedule G. Eg. The Licensee had a play house in the covered area, Licensing asked "where are the toys to go with it?" The Licensee brought out house keeping toys once she was questioned about the additional toys.

• 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. Licensee does no keep and inspection check list.

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Implementation of the fire drill system is practiced at least once each month, and implementation of the emergency plan is practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)(c)]

  Observation. Licensing has observed that the Licensee has not been conducting fire drills since June 2022. Licensing also observed that she has not conducted an emergency drill in the past year.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. LO observed double doors in the main play area, leading to the home, was unlocked and accessible to children

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Hazardous Objects and SubstancesNon-critical

  Hazardous objects and substances are inaccessible to children. [CCLR Sec 17]

  Observation. LO observed gardening tool with prongs laid out on outdoor table accessible to children

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

  Observation. LO observed the following: - Second staff on site had a CRC addressed to another facility - Immunization status for both staff was not on file