Abcd Children’S Centre

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that any heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49° Celsius.

  Observation. The sink tap used by the children in care measures at 53* Celsius. The LO reviewed this requirement at the time of the inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure heated water accessible to children does not exceed 49* Celsius.

  11230 - CCLR s.47
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must supply equipment, furniture and supplies that are (a) of sturdy and safe construction, easy to clean and free from hazards.

  Observation. A blind cord was observed accessible in the nap room at the time of the inspection. The LO reviewed this item in depth with the Licensee at the time of the inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure the space is free of hazards at all times.

  11080 - CCLR s.15(1)(a)
• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

  A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene.

  Observation. Food storage does not include the use of a thermometer posing a risk to the children in care.

  Corrective action. Ensure equipment used to store the children's food has a thermometer present.

  15030 - CCLR s.46(1)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must: (b) have an emergency plan that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency.

  Observation. Fire Extinguisher has not been serviced annually

  Corrective action. Ensure equipment used to respond to an emergency is serviced annually.

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (d) name and telephone number of a parent, medical practitioner and emergency contact.

  Observation. Five children's files were reviewed and one child did not have evidence of an alternate emergency contact available.

  Corrective action. Ensure all children's files are complete including emergency contacts.

  19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d)
• STAFFING

  The licensee must not permit a person over the age of 12 to be ordinarily present on the premises of a community care facility while children are present, unless the person is of good character and the licensee has obtained a criminal record check for that person.

  Observation. A criminal record check for a person over the age of 12 who is ordinarily present is not available. The LO and the Licensee reviewed this requirement at the time of the inspection.

  Corrective action. Ensure CRC's are completed and clear for all individuals ordinarily present on the premise.

  12160 - CCLR s.20(1)

No violations recorded at this inspection.