Renaissance Kids

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• MEDICATION / MedicationNon-critical

  Medications that staff have agreed to administer are readily accessible to staff and are administered in the correct dosage at the correct times. [CCLR Sec. 53(1)]

  Observation. LO observed a medication prescribed to a child expired last month.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Standards to be maintainedNon-critical

  The community care facility is operated in a manner that promotes the health, safety, dignity of the children in care. [CCALA Sec. 7(1)(b) Standards to be Maintained]

  Observation. For Nap time: - there are two groups that have guided meditation for 30 minutes, instead of a traditional nap time. The Manager stated that this is only for the oldest groups of children and that they allow children to sleep if needed. They have added mats for children to lay on and work with parents to ensure children who need a longer nap will be able to receive it. - there are two groups that are sharing the dance room for nap time. Children go into the nap room by1:00 and remain in the room until about 2:30. LO noted that not all children in this space are sleeping. Staff stated that children will remain in the nap room until 2:30. While LO is aware that most of the children do nap and may take a while to fall asleep, there are children who were not sleeping and expected to remain on the mats till 2:30. It is recommended that staff look at the differences between these two types of nap time, and find a way to bridge the difference to allow for a gradual change when children are moving from one group to the next. Some things to think about include - What options are given to the children who do not nap on any given day? Who's needs are being met by keeping them on their mat when they are not going to sleep or have woken up? Why is this dance room used for nap time instead of their classrooms?

• 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. There are multiple outdoor spaces for this age group. The manager stated that there is toys / equipment available, but LO has observed children in the playground with no equipment available. LO also shared ongoing concerns about the hill in the middle of the playground in which there are areas without a 6 foot fall zone for safety. LO recommend that a long term plan be put in place to reduce risk.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  The facility, the furniture, equipment, fixtures and supplies are of sturdy and safe construction.  They are easy to clean, and are clean and in good repair and free from hazards. [CCLR Sec. 13(2) and Sec. 15(1)(a)]

  Observation. Manager stated that they perform ongoing maintenance throughout the facility. At todays inspection LO observed that the bathrooms, specifically the toilets seats peeling, and areas around the bottom of the cabinets starting to show water retention. These are signs that the above areas are unable to be sanitized.

• 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. While fire drill system is posted with the emergency plan, and appear practiced monthly. The fire extinguisher is past due to be serviced.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

  The facility, the furniture, equipment, fixtures and supplies are of sturdy and safe construction.  They are easy to clean, and are clean and in good repair and free from hazards. [CCLR Sec. 13(2) and Sec. 15(1)(a)]

  Observation. In one of the bathrooms, it was observed that the edges of the counter have split and there is exposed plywood. There is also a table top outside that is peeling and some of the tables throughout the facility are starting to show signs of varnish coming away - none of these items can be sanitized or cleaned due to the porous nature. LO also noted that the grout around the counter is discoloured and peeling.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Community Care Facility RecordsNon-critical

  There is current log of minor incidents, illnesses and unexpected events, that did not require medical attention and were not reportable incidents described in Schedule H. [CCLR Sec. 56 (1)(f)]

  Observation. While the staff appear to use the log book daily, LO observed a child receive ice to a minor injury - but this was not noted in the log book. Therefore, not all incidents may be noted.

• 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. Children's files were reviewed, while most say that immunization status is attached, there is no attachment in the files. Also there was a child who does not have an emergency contact other than parents. It was also observed that while off site (walks, field trips, etc.) the information brought may not include all required emergency information.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.