Brightpath Clayton Hills

A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

Observation. The following items observed require attention to reduce the risk of potential injuries to children in care; - some door paint damaged in the classrooms, floor damaged in a washroom, some sinks in program washrooms require attention, outdoor playground #8 has a damaged fence post. These items were reviewed in depth with the manager at the time of the inspection.

Corrective action. Ensure a healthy and safe environment if provided at all times.

A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

Observation. -A couch in the OSC program in disrepair with canvas which is wearing out. -Children's couch cushion was torn, exposing foam making the cushion unsanitizeable. -One large full cupboard with items stored on top was not anchored, posing a tipping hazard.

Corrective action. The manager removed the couch cushion during inspection. The Manager said the couch in the OSC program will be removed.

The licensee must (b) review the care plan at least once each year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.

Observation. 2 of 5 care plans had not been reviewed annually.

Corrective action. Manager and Licensing discussed the intent of care plan review and when a care plan would be required.

Observation. Staff failed to notify parent about a mark of unknown origin on Child A's head after facility management made a determination that notification would be required.

Corrective action. (no corrective action)

Observation. Child A was not provided with comprehensive, flexible and developmentally appropriate programming during rest periods.

Corrective action. Please provide a written response addressing how children will be provided with comprehensive, flexible and developmentally appropriate programming at all times.

A licensee must ensure that the community care facility and the furniture, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.

Observation. Licensing observed: -Transition strip in one of the programs is covered with tape - the tape is puckering and is collecting dirt. -Some chipped paint throughout the building. Manager said that there are maintenance tickets in for both items.

Corrective action. Ensure facility is clean and in good repair.

Observation. Licensing and EHO observed rodent activity in the care areas such as the Infant room. Accumulation of droppings were noticed behind play equipment, furniture, behind the fridge and under the sink.

Corrective action. Ensure a healthy and safe environment is maintained at all times.

A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Licensing observed the following: - unsecured suspended electrical cords, within the reach of children, posing a potential risk of entanglement; a staff removed the cords from children's reach during the inspection - wood chips and sand have worn away exposing turf netting and posing a tripping hazard; manager has a plan to replace surface materials and cut away exposed netting during the inspection

Corrective action. Ensure a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times

Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that (b) the ratio of employees to children attending a community care facility is no less than that permitted in Schedule E. Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Infant/Toddler Ratio - Staff to Child ratio not maintained (IT/ECE/ASST), corrected during inspection

Corrective action. Ensure that the raitio of employees to children attending the community care facilty is no less than permitted in Schedule E

A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

Observation. Licensing observed the following: - Grass has worn away and the turf netting is exposed and poses a tripping hazard. The staff are cutting pieces away as they are surfacing. Staff said they have discussed a plan for spring. - Gaps under the fencing in the infant playgrounds is larger than 4 inches potentially due to erosion of soil. This is accessible to the parking lot/garbage area. - All sand boxes are uncovered, allowing access to animals and other hazards

Corrective action. Please provide a plan as to how these will be addressed

A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child.

Observation. Licensing observed the following: -Toddler nap room - cell phone cord and two sound machines plugged into the wall were accessible to the children. The staff confirmed that the children are left unattended in the naproom once they fall asleep. - Toilet bowl cleaner located in the bathroom cupboard accessible to children

Corrective action. Please ensure that these items sre not accesible to children

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a) name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status.

Observation. Licensing reviewed 15 files and it was found that 2 were missing a medical insurance number and an immunization status.

Corrective action. Please ensure that all children's files are up to date

The licensee must (a) develop the care plan in consultation with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.

Observation. Care plan not developed in consultation with the parent or any person requested by the parent. No information provided to guide and direct staff actions.

Corrective action. Please ensure a care plan is developed and reviewed as necessary

The licensee must (b) review the care plan at least once each year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.

Observation. Licensing observed that 3 care plans were in need of review (overdue by 3-6months). The staff had indicated that this was in the process of being reviewed.

Corrective action. Please ensure that the care plans are reviewed to ensure the information is current.

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. Licensing reviewed 15 files and it was found that 2 were missing any record of a doctors name or telephone number. Licensing reviewed the emergency cards and they were not available

Corrective action. Please ensure that all children's files are up to date.

A licensee must keep current records for each child showing (a) the information set out in subsection (2), (b) if applicable, the information and agreements set out in subsections (2.1) and (2.2), and (c) the consents referred to in subsection (3).

Observation. Licensing reviewed a child's file and it held conflicting information. Licensing provided the file to the staff to review and update.

Corrective action. Please ensure that the information is up to date

A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (a) a criminal record check for the person.

Observation. Licensing reviewed eight staff files. One of these files did not contain a site specific criminal record check for the staff member.

Corrective action. Ensure all staff files are complete.

The licensee must (b) review the care plan at least once each year with a parent of the child requiring extra support and any person requested by the parent.

Observation. Licensing reviewed multiple care plans in place. Three of these plans have not been reviewed/updated with the child's parent within the past year.

Corrective action. Ensure that all care plans are reviewed as least once each year with parents.

A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (a) a criminal record check for the person.

Observation. Licensing reviewed seven staff files. One file did not contain a site specific criminal record check.

Corrective action. Ensure that all staff have a valid, site specific criminal record check in place prior to working with children.