Richmond Out Of School Care

• NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICES / NutritionNon-critical

  Children have healthy food and drink in accordance with Canada's Food Guide. [CCLR Sec.48(1)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing observed today children were served Mr. Noodle and water for snack. Mr. Noodles instant noodles are considered a highly processed food, which the current Canada's Food Guide recommends limiting in ones diet.

• 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 facility was not following a specific cleaning and sanitizing procedure during the inspection, and was not following an approved dishwashing and sanitizing method when a facility does not have a dishwasher, which presents a risk of cross contamination and the spread of germs. The main room and kitchen area for the program was cluttered and unorganized, which presents a health and safety risk.

• 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 that the facility did not appear to have a plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.

• 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 children's emergency contact information was required on 3 children's files One child's file required their photograph or digital image. While the Licensee has a child care software application for program administration to gather all the children's records, there are files which are incomplete.

• 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. During today's visit, the following was observed: -immunization status has not been obtained for 1 staff -character references have not been obtained for 2 staff - first aid certification has not been obtained for 1 staff -records of staff's work histories have not been obtained for 1 staff While the Licensee has a child care software application for program administration there are files which are incomplete.

• 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. This issue of non-compliance remains outstanding

• 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. 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. During today's visit, LO observed that the issue of non-compliance remains outstanding. This is a reoccurring issue.

• 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. During today's visit, LO observed that the issue of non-compliance remains outstanding.

• 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. During today's visit, LO observed that the issue of non-compliance remains outstanding. This is a reoccurring issue.

• LICENSING / Posting and Advertising of License and CertificateNon-critical

  The certificates, or copies of certificates, of early childhood educators and assistants are prominently displayed in the facility. [CCLR 11(4)]

  Observation. LO observed an expired Early Childhood Educator certificate for the manager is displayed in the facility

• 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 that the facility did not appear to have adequate emergency supplies such as food and water rations for children and staff for up to 72 hours.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  Care plans are not reviewed at least once a year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent. [CCLR Sec. 58(2)(b)]

  Observation. LO observed a care plan for a child with a life threatening allergy has not been reviewed since 2021.

• 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. During today's visit, the following was observed: -immunization status has not been obtained for 1 staff -character references have not been obtained for 2 staff -records of staff's work histories have not been obtained for 2 staff

• 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. LO observed the following: -immunization status has not been obtained for 1 staff the issue still remains outstanding -character references have not been obtained for 1 staff the issue still remains outstanding -while evidence of the person's training and skills has been obtained for 1 staff the issue still remains outstanding -records of the staff's work history have not been obtained for 2 staff the issue still remains outstanding -criminal record checks have not been obtained for 2 staff the issue still remains outstanding. A criminal record check on file for 1 staff is addressed to another facility.

• 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. This issue of non-compliance remains outstanding. LO observed medication for 2 children did not have a Request for Administration of Medication form completed.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. This issue of non-compliance remains outstanding. LO did not observe a method of monitoring the temperature of the refrigerator in room 120.

• 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. This issue of non-compliance remains outstanding. LO observed an incomplete asthma care plan and a care plan for a child with a life threatening allergy has not been reviewed since October 2021.

• 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. LO observed the following: -while an immunization status has been obtained for 2 staff the issue still remains outstanding -while character references have been obtained for 1 staff the issue still remains outstanding -while evidence of the person's training and skills have been obtained for 2 staff the issue still remains outstanding -while records of the staff's work history has been obtained for 3 staff the issue still remains outstanding -while criminal record checks have been obtained for 2 staff the issue still remains outstanding

• 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 medication for 2 children did not have a Request for Administration of Medication form completed.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. LO did not observe a method of monitoring the temperature of the refrigerator in room 120.

• 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 following: -in room 204, the fire extinguisher service tag is dated January 10, 2023 and is due for a service -facility did not appear to have adequate emergency supplies such as food and water rations for children and staff for up to 72 hours

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  The licensee does not keep a current care plan for each child requiring extra support. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)] ; Care plans are not reviewed at least once a year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent. [CCLR Sec. 58(2)(b)]

  Observation. LO observed an incomplete asthma care plan and a care plan for a child with a life threatening allergy has not been reviewed since October 2021.

• 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)]; 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 observed that a criminal record check for the licensee has not been obtained. This issue has been in non-compliance since November 7, 2022 and remains outstanding. During today's visit, LO observed the following: -immunization status has not been obtained for 8 staff -character references have not been obtained for 5 staff -evidence of the person's training and skills has not been obtained for 3 staff -records of staff's work history have not been obtained for 5 staff -criminal record checks have not been obtained for 3 staff

• 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. LO observed that a fire drill has not been documented for the month of September and October. Staff stated that a fire drill was not practiced for the month of October.

• 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. This issue of non-compliance remains outstanding. Criminal record check for 1 staff has not been obtained.

• 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. This issue of non-compliance remains outstanding. Criminal record checks for 2 staff have not been obtained and references have not been obtained for 1 staff.

• 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. During today's visit, manager advised LO that there have been staffing changes in the facility. LO was advised that a character reference check has been obtained for one staff however they have since left and are no longer working at the facility. With regards to the criminal record checks for 2 staff, the manager advised that one has been obtained. Manager shared with the LO that a new staff was hired last week and a character reference and criminal record check have not been obtained. Manager to contact the registry to inquire on the status of the criminal record check for the new staff and advise Licensing. This issue of non-compliance remains outstanding.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

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

  Observation. LO observed that Criminal Record Checks for 2 staff were not obtained and the criminal record check for 1 staff has expired. LO observed that references have not been obtained for 1 staff.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. LO observed that children's records continue to have information missing including photos for 2 children and immunization status for 1 child.

• 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. LO observed that criminal record checks for 3 staff remain outstanding. A request for criminal record checks for the 3 staff has been submitted and the facility is waiting for a response.

• NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICES / NutritionNon-critical

  Children have healthy food and drink in accordance with Canada's Food Guide. [CCLR Sec.48(1)(a)]

  Observation. LO observed that while the snack menu has been updated to include healthy foods, the menu did not appear to be followed and children were served fruit loops for snack today.

• 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. LO observed that children records continue to have information missing including photos for 3 children and immunization status for 3 children.

• 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. LO observed that the following documents remain outstanding: - Copies of certificates or evidence of training and skills for 1 staff - Criminal Record Checks for 3 staff

• NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICES / NutritionNon-critical

  Children have healthy food and drink in accordance with Canada's Food Guide. [CCLR Sec.48(1)(a)]

  Observation. LO observed that the snack menu has not been updated.

• 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. LO observed that children's records appeared incomplete with required information missing.

• 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. LO observed that while some missing documents have been obtained the following remains outstanding: - Copies of certificates or evidence of training and skills have not been obtained for 1 staff - Criminal Record Checks for 3 staff

• NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICES / NutritionNon-critical

  Children have healthy food and drink in accordance with Canada's Food Guide. [CCLR Sec.48(1)(a)]

  Observation. LO observed that children were served fruit loops for snack today and that there are a several days that healthy foods are not included on the snack menu.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. During a discussion about dishwashing the manager stated that dishes are hand washed using dish soap only and are not sanitized

• PROGRAM / Program of activitiesNon-critical

  A program of activities is not provided that encourages the physical development of children. [CCLR Schedule G(1)]

  Observation. LO observed that a group of children was taken to the undercover area for outdoor play and not provided with play equipment or materials. Some children wandered in the under cover area while others climbed on the large pillars and jumped on to the paved ground surface, posing a risk of injury.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Care PlansNon-critical

  For each child requiring extra support, the care plan does not show the courses of action recommended by health care professionals to address the needs of the child requiring extra support. [CCLR Sec.58(1)(b)] ; The licensee does not keep a current care plan for each child requiring extra support. [CCLR Sec. 58(1)]

  Observation. LO observed that a child with an EpiPen did not have a care plan. LO observed that a child's records indicate that they have an allergy to nuts; however, the symptom of an allergic reaction and course of action to take are not included.

• 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 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. LO observed that children's records appeared incomplete with required information missing.

• 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)]; Copies of any diplomas, certificates or other evidence of the person's training and skills have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(d)]; Criminal record checks have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec. 19(1)(a)]

  Observation. LO observed the following: - Copies of certificates or evidence of training and skills have not been obtained for 1 staff - Immunization status has not been obtained for 2 staff - Criminal Record Checks have not been obtained for 2 staff - Criminal Records for 2 staff have expired