Honey Bear Childcare Ltd

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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; - the wooden area, in the outdoor play area, is covered in pine needles causing it to be slippery. - an unlocked office with hazardous objects and substances in it. - 5-6 plastic and metal chairs stacked on top of one another. Potential to fall on a child and injure them

  Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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 the following; - paint chipped on shelves and walls throughout the facility - two tricycles rubber has come off the handles exposing rusted sharp edges

  Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  A licensee must (a) ensure that a community care facility has (i) emergency exits that meet the requirements of the BC Building Code, and (ii) a fire drill system that is approved as definedby section 31 of the Fire Services Act.

  Observation. The fire extinguisher has not been serviced annually.

  Corrective action. The Manager said that the fire department should be coming this week.

  13010 - CCLR s.22(1)(a)
• STAFFING

  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: (b) character references in respect of the person.

  Observation. Upon a review of four staff records, Licensing observed that references have not been obtained for one staff.

  Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b)
• STAFFING

  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 (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Upon a review of four staff records, Licensing observed that one staff's certificate has not been validated through the ECE registry.

  Corrective action. The validated the staff's certificate, printed it out and will place it in the staff's file.

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(a)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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 the following; - one sink in the preschool and group child care (SA) bathroom that is not working. Repeat. - several sleeping mats that are ripped and exposing the foam underlay. - The wood trimming around the woodchip area is wet and slippery. Some of the wood has anti-slips strips but other areas the strip has come off. - Plastic climbing play structure has grime on it and slippery. Repeat. - one of the foldable mat used for diaper change is ripped in many areas and the foam underlay is exposed. Unable to sanitize effectively. - A broken dryer in the outdoor play area.

  Corrective action. A written response to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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. Upon a review of six days of the attendance records for the month of November and December 2024 Licensing observed that there were 6 days that children were not identified as absent. Discussion had on how to complete attendance records accurately.

  Corrective action. The Manager will ensure that the attendance records are accurate on a regular basis

  19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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. Upon a random review of three children's records, Licensing observed that two children's photograph or digital image has not been obtained. The Manager said that they are waiting for the parents to provide a picture of their child. Discussion had on whose responsibility it is to ensure that children's records are complete.

  Corrective action. A written response to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

  19160 - CCLR s.57(2)(i)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

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

  Observation. Wood platform within the GCC 3-5 program outdoor play space is slippery due to algae growth.

  Corrective action. Please provide a written response to indicate how you will address the contravention above on or before December 19, 2023

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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. The following were noted at today's inspection: -Three bathroom sinks which are battery operated, are not functioning. This has been an ongoing repeat contravention. Discussion had with Manager about possibly installing a more reliable system in order to ensure that there is continuous access to water within the bathrooms. -There are two areas within the GCC 3-5 program where the ceiling has started to peel (hallway & washroom) -There is a seating/sand box type structure that is in disrepair, with exposed pieces of metal within the School Age outdoor play space. -Various pieces of plastic from broken toys within the outdoor play space (school age program).

  Corrective action. Please provide a written response to indicate how you will address the contraventions noted above on or before December 19, 2023

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• OR SUPERVISION

  Without limiting subsection (1), a licensee must ensure that (a) children attending a community care facility are divided into groups, with each group having no more children than that permitted in Schedule E.

  Observation. A child who attends the School Age program is dropped off by their parent after school. Today, the child was dropped off at 2:50, however, there were no staff available within the school age program as they were out conducting pick up for the school age children. Manager stated that in these circumstances, the child comes down to the GCC 3-5 program until the School Age teachers arrive. As of 3:15, the school age children had not yet come back from school pick up.

  Corrective action. Discussion had with Manager in regard to no mixing of groups and discussed solutions. Please provide a written response to indicate how you have addressed this contravention on or before December 19, 2023

  14020 - CCLR s.34(2)(a)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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. 10 children were signed in at today's inspection. Children who attended the Preschool program were not signed out of the program and back into the GCC 3-5 program.

  Corrective action. Discussion had with Manager in regard to accurate attendance.

  19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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. The care plan was not reviewed annually with the parent or any person requested to by the parent. The last review of the care plan was in mid year of 2022

  Corrective action. Manager stated that child has not attended daycare in a while and has tried to find out whether they still require care, if they do, they will get an update on the care plan. Please provide an update on or before December 19, 2023

  19260 - CCLR s.58(2)(b)
• STAFFING

  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: (c) a record of the person's work history.

  Observation. A record of the person's work history was not available for review.

  Corrective action. Manager stated that they would obtain a copy from the staff.

  12060 - CCLR s.19(1)(c)

• A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility the certificate of any educator or assistant employed to work in the community care facility.

  Observation. Licensing observed that a certificate for an Early Childhood Educator and a certificate for an Early Childhood Educator Assistant was not displayed in a prominent place at the community care facility.

  Corrective action. Ensure that certificate for an educator and assistant is displayed in a prominent place.

  3080 - CCLR 11(4)
• A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (j) a record of any person who is not permitted access to the child

  Observation. Licensing audited six children's files, six files were missing a record showing persons not permitted access to a child.

  Corrective action. Ensure a record is kept showing persons not permitted access to a child.

  3070 - CCLR 57(2)(j)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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. At today's inspection one of the battery operated sinks within the School Age bathroom is not operating.

  Corrective action. Please ensure all sinks are operational.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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. The following were noted: -Bathroom sink fixtures operate by battery and currently 3 sink fixtures do not work. One in GCC 3-5 program and 2 within the School Age program are currently non functional and don't allow for the children to use the sinks for handwashing after using the washroom. -Area within the GCC 3-5 program where the paint has started to peel and the dry wall is chipping, this is the same area that was noted within the follow-up inspection in August, 2022 (Repeat). -Some of the melamine on cupboards below the bathroom sinks have started curl away from the wood, not making it easy to clean.

  Corrective action. Please ensure facility is clean and in good repair. Children must have access to sinks with running water to allow for adequate hand washing.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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 observed: -Preschool room has many boxes of Christmas gifts/supplies piled on top of one another. This room is used daily and the boxes can act as a tipping hazard and are taking up useable space. -Main bathroom used for School Age children does not have any paper towels.

  Corrective action. Please ensure a healthy and safe environment.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

  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. Multiple days (Dec 13 & 14) where children were not signed back into the GCC 3-5 program after Preschool program.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that attendance is complete and accurate.

  19090 - CCLR s.57(2)(c)
• 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. 6 Children's files reviewed, one child missing Dr information.

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

  19100 - CCLR s.57(2)(d)
• STAFFING

  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: (b) character references in respect of the person.

  Observation. One staff was missing proof to indicate that references were checked.

  Corrective action. Please ensure staff files are complete.

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b)

• A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a valid 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
  3010 - CCLR 19(4)(a)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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. The following were noted at today's inspection: -Facility has been re-painted, however, there are some areas on the wall within the GCC 3-5 program where the paint has started to peel and drywall has started to chip. -Front playground, some warped pieces of wood on the fence are rough and stick out. -Back playground, some slats appear to be loose, neighbors on the other side have a pool.

  Corrective action. Please ensure facility is clean and in good repair.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• STAFFING

  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. One staff's criminal record check expired in June, 2022.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that all staff have valid criminal record checks. Please note that this staff should not work alone until a valid CRC is obtained.

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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. The following maintenance is required: -One of two sinks in School Age program is not functioning -Areas within the GCC 3-5 program where paint has started to peel (i.e. in bathroom, by art rack outside bathroom, wall in main play area). -Drywall has started to chip off along a corner edge of the wall (main play area GCC 3-5). -Back playground, wood has started to buckle by the tree, causing a tripping hazard. -Front playground, rough piece of wood on the fence. -Fence in front playground has started to lean.

  Corrective action. Please ensure facility is clean and in good repair.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• MEDICATION

  If a licensee has agreed with a parent to give a child any medication prescribed by a medical practitioner or provided by the parent, the licensee and his or her employees must ensure that the medication is (b) readily accessible to employees.

  Observation. There is a care plan in place for a child with an allergy, however, the medication noted within the care plan has not been provided to the daycare.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that medication that is required within a care plan is readily accessible to employees.

  16020 - CCLR s.53(1)(b)
• RECORDS AND REPORTING

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

  Observation. 5 children's files were reviewed, one child was missing an enrolment date.

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

  19080 - CCLR s.57(2)(b)
• STAFFING

  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. Staff has a criminal record check from the RCMP, rather than obtained through the BC Government - Criminal Record Review Program.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that all staff criminal record checks are obtained through

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a)
• STAFFING

  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: (b) character references in respect of the person.

  Observation. Only one character reference is noted for a staff.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that more than one reference was checked for staff.

  12050 - CCLR s.19(1)(b)
• STAFFING

  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: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

  Observation. Immunization status was not obtained for one employee.

  Corrective action. Please ensure staff files are complete.

  12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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 front steps to the School Age program have started to crumble and could be a tripping hazard.

  Corrective action. Please ensure a healthy and safe environment.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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. The following were noted: -One sink which operates on a sensor was not working as the batteries were dead. -There is a broken knob with an exposed screw in the kitchen of the School Age program. -There is no toilet seat in the washroom within the School Age program. Manager had the toilet seat but needed to get the hardware to attach it.

  Corrective action. Please ensure facility is in good repair.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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. Medication is kept in the fridge in an unlocked box. Discussion with Manager about keeping the medication inaccessible to the children in care but easily accessible to the staff.

  Corrective action. Please ensure hazardous substances are not accessible to children.

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• MEDICATION

  If a licensee has agreed with a parent to give a child any medication prescribed by a medical practitioner or provided by the parent, the licensee and his or her employees must ensure that the medication is (b) readily accessible to employees.

  Observation. There is a care plan in place for a child with an allergy, however, the medication noted within the care plan has not yet been provided to the daycare.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that medication that is required is readily accessible to employees.

  16020 - CCLR s.53(1)(b)

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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 observed and discussed with the staff: - all cleaners ( bleach and water bottles) are not labelled - upstairs room: bottle of bleach was stored under the sink ( this was unlocked and accessible to children) - rusty equipment ( paper towel holder) - front outdoor playground: these two items were accessible to children: a wooden, unsecured kitchen furniture and small kiddie pool with accumulated water (rain) in it - back outdoor playground: climbing play equipment is very slippery; specially after the rain. Also a part of this equipment is getting rusty

  Corrective action. Please ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided to children at all times.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that each piece of furniture or equipment for sleeping (b) is clean and comfortable.

  Observation. All sleeping mats started to rip specially around the corners. LO discussed with the staff that mats cannot be properly sanitize.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that sleeping equipment is clean and comfortable.

  11110 - CCLR s.15(2)(b)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  A licensee must ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are (b) safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair.

  Observation. LO observed and discussed with staff re: indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment. - Needs some replacement for broken gross motor toys - Providing more age and developmentally appropriate toys for both 3-5 and SA programs

  Corrective action. Please ensure that all indoor and outdoor materials and equipment accessible to children are safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair.

  11190 - CCLR s.16(4)(b)
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

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

  Observation. All four washroom's water temperature were checked. 2 upstairs washroom's temperature were measured at 78 and 76 degree Celsius and 1 downstairs washroom's water temperature was measured at 75 degree Celsius. ( REPEAT)

  Corrective action. Please ensure that any heated water accessible to children is heated to no more than 49 degree Celsius.

  11230 - CCLR s.47
• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

  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. The following were observed and discussed with staff: - all large play equipment including the ride on cars and tricycles needs to be washed - loose water hose was on the ground ( tripping hazard) - broken plastic toys and sharp plastic pieces accessible to children - peeling paint accessible to children from the walls and shelving units ( requires maintenance)

  Corrective action. Please ensure that all facility furniture, equipment and fixtures are clean and in good repair.

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• STAFFING

  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. 4 staff files were reviewed; 1 staff's CRC is expired.

  Corrective action. Please ensure that all staff files are complete.

  12040 - CCLR s.19(1)(a)
• STAFFING

  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: (f) evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs.

  Observation. 4 staff files were reviewed; 2 staff were missing their immunization status records

  Corrective action. Please ensure all staff files are complete

  12090 - CCLR s.19(1)(f)