Eaglekids Learning Centre - Squamish Ltd. - Group Child Care (Under 36 Months)

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. Today most of the non-bathroom related storage items were removed from the washroom but there were art supplies and children's art projects stacked on the bathroom counter.

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

  Daily inspections of the play space for garbage, broken glass, animal feces and other hazardous items have not been done. ; Monthly detailed inspections of the play space have not been conducted, including a check of the landscaping and fencing and overall condition of equipment to ensure that they do not pose any hazards to children.

  Observation. OUTSTANDING FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION: The last inspection documented was last month.

• 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. OUTSTANDING FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION: The emergency plan template has not been updated.

• 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. OUTSTANDING FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION: No log is kept.

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  The emergency plan is not practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(c)]

  Observation. OUTSTANDING FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION: There are no emergency drills documented on the posted emergency/fire drill form.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / EnvironmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. There were children's bibs, books and toys stored on the sink counter in the children's washroom.

• 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 is no sand in the sandbox.

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

  Daily inspections of the play space for garbage, broken glass, animal feces and other hazardous items have not been done. ; An annual audit is not performed on all play spaces, landscaping and equipment. ; Monthly detailed inspections of the play space have not been conducted, including a check of the landscaping and fencing and overall condition of equipment to ensure that they do not pose any hazards to children.

  Observation. The outdoor areas are not inspected daily prior to children using them. Monthly and annual audits have not been completed.

• 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. There is not sufficient emergency food/water/supplies for 72 hours for all children and staff on-site.

• 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. Not all children's files contained a photo or immunization status.

• 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. A log is on-site but has not been completed.

• 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. Not all certificates have been verified.

• STAFFING / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

  The emergency plan is not practiced at least once each year. [CCLR Sec. 22(2)(c)]

  Observation. Fire drills are practiced monthly but there are no documented emergency drills (earthquake etc.)

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. There are loose electrical cords around the fish tank. Staff personal belongings are stored in the children's cubby area. The diaper change pad is torn making it impossible to disinfect. The spray bottles of cleaners are not labelled.

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. The entry door closing mechanism to the Caterpillar program is broken and children can easily open the door and leave unnoticed.

• 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. Not all files contained immunization status.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

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

  Staff ratios and group sizes comply with Schedule E. [CCLR Sec. 34(2)(a)]

  Observation. The staff ratio was not maintained through staff breaks, where only two staff were in the program room, and the third staff was on a break. The supervisor was in the office making treat bags.

• 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. Many of the outdoor toys and equipment were cracked and broken. The supervising staff indicated that the toys didn't last long and was advised that they were not made for heavy child care use.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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. The is a broken plastic slide in the outdoor area.

• 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. The licensee could not locate the immunization status for children in the electronic records.

• 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. No inspection logs are kept.

• 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. The fire extinguishers were due for inspection in May 2022.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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.

  Observation. There was only child accessible soap at one sink.

• 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. Not all programs had the full first aid kit.

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

  Ground Surfacing: The playground surface is free of standing water and debris. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. Water collects on the sand box tarp. THIS WAS ALSO NOTED ON THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION.

• PROGRAM / Safe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Design: Activity zones have been provided for social/dramatic play, fine motor play, gross motor play, as well as quiet play. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. There is a play house and sand box only.

• PROGRAM / Safe Play Space Standard of PracticeNon-critical

  Design: Play spaces offer activities to encourage the development of perception and physical skills. [Director of Licensing Standard of Practice - Safe Play Space]

  Observation. There are limited opportunities provided for physical skills.

• 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)]

  Observation. Not all children's photos were on-site.

• 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. There was a volunteer on-site with no CRC in her file.

• STAFFING / Character and skill requirementsNon-critical

  Character references have not been obtained. [CCLR Sec.19(1)(b)]

  Observation. Not all staff files contained references. A volunteer file was incomplete, missing immunization status, references and CRC.