Green Sprout Childcare

• 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. Licensing observed the staff had not kept all inspection, maintenance and repairs documented.

• 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. Licensing observed staff's file was not complete. The following items were missing: resume, first aid and current CRC.

• 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 observed fire drills were conducted on a monthly basis, but the emergency drill has not been practiced at least once a year.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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

  Design: For prevention of entrapment, spaces (i.e., holes or openings) are smaller than 9 cm (3.5 inches) or larger than 23 cm (9 inches). [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. Licensing observed a fence entering the facility and a cage in the yard that is built around a man hole cover which have openings that are more than 9 cm (3.5 inches) and less than 23 cm (9 inches).

• 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 in a child's records indicate that a child has allergies to nuts, however a care plan is not kept.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. In the outdoor play space, Licensing Officer observed that the climbing structure placement on the wood chips does not meet requirements.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

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

  Observation. This issue of non-compliance remains outstanding.

• 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. Licensing Officer observed that emergency supplies such as food and water rations appear to be inadequate for children and staff. Discussion took place with regards to having adequate emergency supplies in place for up to 72 hours in the event of an emergency. Licensee provided with resources for Emergency Preparedness for Child Care Facilities.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(i)]; 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 Officer observed the following: -immunizations status has not been obtained for 4 children -a medical insurance plan number has not been obtained for 1 child -photograph or digital image is not kept for 6 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)]; Character references have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(b)]; Records of staff's work histories have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(c)]

  Observation. Licensing Officer reviewed all staff records. The following was observed: -immunization status has not been obtained for 2 staff -character references have not been obtained for 2 staff -record of staff's work history have not been obtained for 2 staff

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  Employees have access to reliable communications equipment in an emergency. [CCLR Sec. 22(4)]

  Observation. It was discovered the Licensee uses her personal cell phone for center communication. Reliable communication equipment is to be available in case of an emergency.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. It appears the staff are cleaning with water and sanitizing with bleach and water. Licensing pointed out that the staff are to use soap and water to clean and then bleach and water to sanitize as per the VCH procedures for cleaning and sanitizing

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

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

  Observation. Reviewing the policies and procedures the licensee has initiated the majority of the documents required by Licensing as per the Regulations and the Act Licensee to develop a documented an Emergency plan to mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency as well as an Active Play and Screen time policy. Licensing to provide a resource to assist.

• 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 discussed with the Licensee the importance of daily attendance record indicating for each day whether the child is absent or present and the time of arrival and departure being documented. It is also important, as per the regulations, each child has their immunization status (CCLR Sec. 57), date of enrolment into the facility [CCLR Sec 57(2)(b)] and a record for each child containing a photograph or digital image of the child. [CCLR Sec. 57 (2)(i)]

• 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. Licensing to provide resource to assist in developing a log of all inspections, maintenance and repairs to the outdoor space.

• 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. It was observed the following staff documentation was missing: Provincial immunization information, character references, resume and CRC under Green Sprout Childcare. Licensee to also ensure staff certificates are verified.

• 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. It was observed a drill was not conducted for the past two previous months.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Behavioural GuidanceNon-critical

  Behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of each child. [CCLR Sec.51(1)(a)]

  Observation. LO observed transition to outdoor playground. LO observed children walking freely and getting ready to go outside while one child was sitting in a high chair for an extended period of time. Staff opened door for children to go outside and LO observed physical redirection as children were directed to put their hands on the small fence and line up. LO had discussion with staff regarding appropriate guidance strategies for the children in the program

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

  The medications are not readily accessible to employees. [CCLR Sec. 53(1)(b)]

  Observation. LO observed the EpiPen's for 2 children with diagnosed allergies were left inside the program during outdoor time

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / First AidNon-critical

  First aid kits are readily accessible to all employees, including while care is provided away from premises. [CCLR Sec. 23(2)]

  Observation. LO observed staff and children on the outdoor playground. First aid kits were not readily accessible to the program.

• 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 the fire extinguisher requires servicing

• 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. LO observed 2 children with allergies with incomplete care plans

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(d)]

  Observation. LO observed 2 children had parent's listed as the emergency contact

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  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 observed the following: - Staff on site had a CRC addressed to another facility - Staff on site did not have a resume on file

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry [CCLR Sec. 19(4)(a)]

  Observation. LO observed that staff certificates are not validated

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  The emergency plan is not practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(c)] ; Fire drills are not practiced at least once each month. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(b)]

  Observation. LO observed that a fire drill was not recorded for the month of March