Tinkerbell Family Child Care

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Conducting Other Business ProhibitedNon-critical

  While care is being provided no business or other activity is conducted that may interfere with the supervision of children or the space used for their care, or threaten the health or safety of the children. [CCLR Sec.35]

  Observation. Licensing Officer observed two school-age children in attendance. The licensee stated that these children attend Chinese School at the facility every Monday and Thursday from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm, and that they are tutored by the licensee in a separate area of the facility away from the registered children. However, during today’s visit, Licensing Officer observed that the two children were not being tutored; instead, they were being cared for alongside the registered children and did not have any registration documents on file.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Group Sizes and Employee to Children RatiosNon-critical

  The group size(s) exceeds that permitted in Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]

  Observation. Upon arrival at the facility, Licensing Officer observed 8 children in care, which exceeds the maximum group size permitted for family child care.

• LICENSING / DOLSOP / Active PlayNon-critical

  The Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - is implemented and met. [DOLSOP September 2017 and Section 4(1)(e)of the CCALA]

  Observation. During the visit, Licensing Officer observed that a child who appeared to be under the age of two was exposed to a screen. The licensee confirmed that the child was under two years old. A cartoon was playing on the television, and the child was observed standing on the couch watching the screen. The licensee was reminded that screen use is not permitted for children under two years of age.

• 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. During today's visit, Licensing Officer did not observe a log book documenting minor incidents, illnesses, and unexpected events at the facility. This issue of non-compliance remains outstanding.

• STAFFING / First AidNon-critical

  At all times children have immediate access to an employee who holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate, is knowledgeable respecting each child's medical condition, if any, and is capable of communicating with emergency personnel. [CCLR Sec. 23(1)]

  Observation. During the inspection, Licensing Officer observed that one staff holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate. However, the licensee does not hold a valid first aid and CPR certificate; therefore, this issue of non-compliance remains outstanding.

• 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. Licensing Officer did not observe a first aid kit readily accessible to employees

• 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. In the nap room, Licensing Officer observed the children's nap mats were touching one another which poses a risk of cross contamination.

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

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

  Observation. Licensing Officer observed the following: -In the children's washroom, a container of bleach was observed on the floor next to the toilet and on the counter an air freshener bottle -In the outdoor play space, a box containing empty beer cans was accessible to children and miscellaneous clutter stored near the patio furniture

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  The fire drill system is displayed in a prominent place. [CCLR Sec. 22(3)]

  Observation. Licensing Officer did not observe a fire drill system displayed in a prominent place

• 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 an expired fire extinguisher that is in need of a service

• 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. Licensing Officer did not observe a log book of minor incidents, illnesses and unexpected events

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  The licensee has written parental consent to call a medical practitioner or ambulance in case of accident or illness, in cases where the parent cannot immediately be reached. [CCLR Sec. 57(3)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing Officer observed the licensee does not have written parental consent to call a medical practitioner or ambulance in case of accident or illness, in cases where the parent cannot immediately be reached for 4 children.

• 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 and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(d)]; 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: -photograph or digital image is not kept for 4 children -enrolment date in the facility is not kept for 3 children -emergency contact is not kept for 4 children -medical insurance plan number is not kept for 2 children -immunization status is not kept for 2 children

• STAFFING / Additional criminal record checksNon-critical

  All persons over the age of 12 that are ordinarily present on the premises while children are present are of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for each person. [CCLR Sec 20]

  Observation. Licensing Officer observed criminal record checks for all persons over the age of 12 that are ordinarily present on the premises were not available for review.

• 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)]; 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. Licensing Officer observed files were not available for review for the licensee and the staff onsite.

• 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 Officer did not observe evidence for the implementation of the fire drill practiced each month and the implementation of the emergency plan practiced at least once each year.

• STAFFING / First AidNon-critical

  Children do not have immediate access to an employee who holds a valid first aid and CPR certificate described in the regulations. [CCLR Sec. 23(1)(a)]

  Observation. Licensing Officer observed an expired first aid certificate for the Licensee. In addition, the staff onsite stated their first aid had also expired.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.