Goodwin Academy Infant Toddler

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 a tall divider that is placed in front of the door during nap time. The divider is not secure and could potentially fall on a child if they touched it or bumped into it.

Corrective action. A written response to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been 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 a diaper rash ointment in the bathroom accessible to children in care.

Corrective action. The Manager will remove the ointment out of children's reach.

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 that the diaper change mat has ripped.

Corrective action. The Manager has made a note and a new one will be purchased.

A licensee must do all of the following: (b) operate the community care facility in a manner that will promote (i) the health, safety and dignity of persons in care,

Observation. Licensing observed that there are DIN # products in the first aid kit that is used on children. The children's wounds are first cleaned with water and then with the DIN # products in the first aid kit. Licensing provided education that DIN # products have medicinal ingredients in them therefore must be treated like any medicine administered to children and required forms need to be completed by the parents.

Corrective action. The Manager will remove the DIN # products from the first aid kit.

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

Observation. Black shelving unit is a topple hazard and needs to be secured to the wall.

Corrective action. Please ensure a healthy and safe environment.

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

Observation. Facility had added a pool noodle to the corner of the concrete ledge, however, the children have started to jump on the foam and parts of the foam have already fallen off. Staff indicated that children like to walk balance on the ledge of the concrete and now that the foam has been installed, the children like to jump on the foam. Discussed some alternative solutions with staff. LO recommended that the concrete ledge not be accessible at all since it appears to pose as a hazard even with the ledge being covered with foal.

Corrective action. Please ensure a healthy and safe environment.

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 were noted at today's inspection: -Car seat was stored on top of a filing cabinet, topple hazard (removed at the time of inspection). -Foam play set which was not in use was piled up along the wall and can act as a topple hazard. -Thorny bush growing within outdoor play space. -Turfed area sectioned off for the IT program has a concrete ledge which requires the corner to be covered with a soft surface. -Toilet paper not within the roll holder, unsanitary practice. -Light cover missing from bathroom light

Corrective action. Please ensure facility is healthy and safe environment

A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility both the licence, including any terms or conditions of the licence, and the name of the manager.

Observation. Manager's name was not posted.

Corrective action. Please ensure Manager's name is posted within a prominent location.

A licensee must ensure that a child's medication is not accessible to any child, except that a child may have access to his or her own medication if (a) the child's parent has instructed the licensee to permit this.

Observation. Medication was accessible to children in care as it was kept in the fridge and the fridge did not have a child lock to keep children from accessing the fridge.

Corrective action. Please ensure that medication is kept out of reach of the children in care.

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (b) date of enrolment in the community care facility.

Observation. 4 children's files reviewed, 1 child was missing an enrolment date.

Corrective action. Please ensure children's files are complete.

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (c) daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure.

Observation. When Licensing reviewed today's attendance, 4 children were in care, however, 2 children were signed into the facility and while LO was on site, a child left, attendance was not updated to reflect that the child left.

Corrective action. Please ensure attendance is kept and is accurate.

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (i) a photograph or digital image of the child, and other information that can be used to readily identify the child in an emergency.

Observation. Staff could not locate photos for the children for the facility. It is unclear if the children have photo or digital image available at the facility.

Corrective action. Please ensure all children have a photograph or digital image so that it can be used to readily identify a child during an emergency.

A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as (a) an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the system maintained by the early childhood educator registry. (Educator or assistant certificate validation)

Observation. 3 staff files reviewed, one staff was missing proof of verification of Certificate through the ECE Registry.

Corrective action. Please ensure staff Certificates are verified and notation is available to confirm compliance.

A licensee must ensure that each employee (a) is trained in the implementation of the fire drill system and emergency plan described in subsection (1), including the use of any equipment noted in the fire drill system and emergency plan.

Observation. When Licensing inquired about the Emergency drill protocol, staff were not familiar with the facility's policy and where they were to go. Staff were not sure where the emergency bag was located, however, it was found to be located within the closet at the facility.

Corrective action. Please ensure staff are trained in fire and emergency procedures.