Forest Friends

• 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 children's files are complete.

• 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. The licensee was unable to locate all of the children's files with this information.

• 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. The licensee was unable to locate all of the children's records.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records Must Be AvailableNon-critical

  The licensee is able to produce records on demand to Licensing. [CCLR Sec. 59(c)]

  Observation. The licensee was not able to produce all of the 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. The licensee was unable to locate her log.

• 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. The licensee was unable to locate the drill log.

• 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. The licensee was unable to locate her first aid certificate.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(c)]; 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. There are files where parents have indicated that the immunization record is attached and they are not. There is no daily attendance record with arrival and departures kept.

• CARE AND/OR SUPERVISION / Parental AccessNon-critical

  Parents or emergency contacts for each child can be readily contacted while the child is in care. [CCLR Sec.49(2)]

  Observation. The licensee was unable to produce all of the children's records.

• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL / Health and HygieneNon-critical

  There is an established program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene. [CCLR Sec. 46(1)]

  Observation. There was no pump soap available to children. A shared bar soap was being used.

• 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. Not all shelving over 4' is anchored to the wall.

• PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING / Play Area, Materials and EquipmentNon-critical

  Not free from hazards.

  Observation. The licensee is in the process of adding a fence to separate the family only area from the child care outdoor play area.

• 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. There were several full dog excrement bags in the outdoor play area.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES / Emergency Training and EquipmentNon-critical

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

  Observation. There is no fire drill log.

• 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. Not all files were available for inspection.

• 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. The licensee could not produce a file for all children in care.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records For Each ChildNon-critical

  A record for each child containing the daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(c)]; 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 any notification of a parent, emergency contact or medical health officer made under CCLR section 55 [notification of illness or injury] is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(g)]; A record for each child containing any special instruction respecting the childs diet, medication, participation in a program of activities, or other matter relevant to the childs care that is given by the childs parent to the licensee and agreed to by the licensee is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(h)]; 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 any illness, allergy or medical disability disclosed to the licensee by the child or his or her parent or medical practitioner is not kept. [CCLR Sec. 57(2)(e)]; 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 produce a file for all children in care.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records Must Be AvailableNon-critical

  All records referred to in CCLR sections 56 to 58 are kept in a single place at the facility. [CCLR Sec. 59(a)]

  Observation. The licensee could not produce a file for all children in care.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records Must Be AvailableNon-critical

  All records other than those referred to in CCLR sections 56 to 58 are kept in a place from which they can be retrieved within a reasonable time, on request. [CCLR Sec. 59(b)]

  Observation. The licensee could not produce a file for all children in care.

• RECORDS AND REPORTING / Records Must Be AvailableNon-critical

  The licensee is able to produce records on demand to Licensing. [CCLR Sec. 59(c)]

  Observation. The licensee could not produce a file for all children in care.

• 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. There is no log kept.

• 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. The licensee did not have a drill record.

• 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 family bikes are leaning against the house and can be fall onto children in care. The shelf in the dining area with the water dispenser is not secured to the wall. There are loose electric cords accessible to children, such as the lamp and fire place cord in the main activity area. Not all outlets were covered.

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

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

  Observation. There are substances under the bathroom sink that could be hazardous to 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. The licensee's partner's CRC has expired and there are no CRC on-site for the licensee's teenaged children.

• 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)]

• 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 extinguisher is overdue for inspection.

• 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. The licensee's CRC has expired as of March 2021 as was indicated on the previous inspection as a reminder. The licensee's spouse's CRC is valid until July and her son will not require one until next year when he turns 12 yrs.