Kids Zone Child Care Centre #2 Ltd

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• 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 (a) administered to the child in the amount and at the times specified by the child's parent or in the child's record or care plan.

  Observation. Medical administration form with instructions for administration was not available for review. The Manager said the medication has not been administered at the facility.

  Corrective action. Submit a corrective action plan.

  16010 - CCLR s.53(1)(a)
• OR SUPERVISION

  A licensee must ensure that children are supervised at all times by a person who is an educator, an assistant or a responsible adult.

  Observation. Licensing observed a child walk out of the GCC (30 mos to SA) classroom into the foyer of the facility. The child had access to the front door of the facility. Licensing returned the child to the classroom and the staff were not aware that he left the room. The Manager said the child leaves the classroom, but not often. The Manager put a child lock on the door handle and stated the child is able to open the child lock. A discussion was had to install a door bell or chime system so staff are alerted that the door is open.

  Corrective action. Submit a corrective action plan.

  14060 - CCLR s.39(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. Licensing observed the following: - Insufficient food and water in the event of an emrgency - Insufficient first aid kit supplies This is noted as a repeat contravention.

  Corrective action. Submit a corrective action plan.

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

  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 were not developed in consultation with the parent or any person requested by the parent for 3 children.

  Corrective action. Submit a corrective action plan.

  19250 - CCLR s.58(2)(a)
• 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. A selection of staff files were reviewed. Out of the 4 reviewed 1 file did not contain a validated ECE certificate.

  Corrective action. Submit a corrective action plan.

  12140 - CCLR s.19(4)(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. Licensing observed the following: - Baseboards in the 3-5 room are being secured to the wall with tape - Soap dispenser used by the children is broken - A lightbulb is missing from the bathroom vanity light - A lightbulb is no longer working from the bathroom vanity light - Chipped paint all over the classroom, exposing the drywall posing as a hazard for the children. - High touch areas in the childrens bathroom (i.e. door, door handles and casing around door) are covered in dirty fingerprints.

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

  11020 - CCLR s.13(2)
• HYGIENE AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

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

  Observation. Licensing observed the following: - Garbage bins used in the bathrooms, around the classrooms and in the outdoor play space have no lids - A pile of childrens bedding all stored together in a large tote - No papertowel in the children's bathrooms to dry their hands

  Corrective action. - Ensure all garbages have a lid to prevent children from accessing/touching any soiled diapers, gloves, used tissues etc. - Ensure children's bedding is stored individually to prevent the spread of bacteria and diseases - Ensure there is a proper system for handwashing

  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. Licensing observed the following: - Insufficient emergency supplies to implement the emergency plan - Insufficient supplies in the first aid kits

  Corrective action. Ensure there is sufficient supplies to respond to an emergency.

  13020 - CCLR s.22(1)(b)
• STAFFING

  A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee is satisfied, based on the information available to the licensee under subsection (1) and the licensee's or, in the case of an employee who is not the manager, the manager's own observations on meeting the person, that the person (a) is of good character.

  Observation. A selection of staff files were reviewed. Out of the 3 reviewed: - All 3 files did not contain verified references

  Corrective action. Ensure references are verified

  12100 - CCLR s.19(2)(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. A selection of staff files were reviewed. Out of the 3 reviewed: - Immunization status was not obtained for 1 staff

  Corrective action. Ensure all staff have provided their immunization status

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

• During an investigation or inspection, a person must not do either of the following: (b) withhold, conceal or destroy any records or information relevant to the investigation or inspection or required by the medical health officer.

  Observation. The manager informed licensing that they had reviewed video footage of care being provided to children and they did not witness anything of concern. The manager later acknowledged that they did not fully review the footage and only skipped through 20 minutes of it.

  Corrective action. There has been a change in manager at the facility. A corrective action plan will be submitted to Licensing.

  10090 - CCLR s.12(1)(b)
• A licensee must ensure that a child is not, while under the care and supervision of the licensee, subjected to any of the following types of abuse and neglect, as described in Section 1 of Schedule H: (a) emotional abuse, (b) financial abuse, (c) neglect, (d) physical abuse, (e) sexual abuse.

  Observation. The police reviewed the video footage and have recommended assault charges against two staff.

  Corrective action. The manager informed Licensing that the two staff involved in the investigation are no longer employed at the facility. A further corrective action plan is to be submitted by the Licensee contact.

  14320 - CCLR s.52(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. There were two rodent traps, a spray bottle with liquid, and mops accessible to children in the infant/toddler washroom

  Corrective action. Ensure these objects and substances are not accessible to children

  11200 - CCLR s.17
• 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 did not have a site specific criminal record check on file

  Corrective action. Ensure all crc's for staff are site specific and if this has been applied for, there is evidence on file of this

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

• 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. The red tricycle's back basket is cracked and a sharp edge is exposed

  Corrective action. Ensure equipment is free from hazards

  11080 - CCLR s.15(1)(a)

No violations recorded at this inspection.

• EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

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

  Observation. The water temperature was above 49 degress celcius

  Corrective action. Ensure children do not have access to water above 49 degress celcius

  11230 - CCLR s.47
• 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 was observed: - the bleach and water solution ratio is not measured out when mixing; discussion occurred around appropriate ratios - the outdoor play space had lots of debris and garbage scattered throughout

  Corrective action. Ensure the space inside and outside is clean and good condition at all times. Implementing a self monitoring checklist would be helpful

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)
• 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. - there were toys outside that were broken and need to be removed so they do not cause injury to a child - some of the toys outside appear to be dirty and need to be cleaned; the sandbox needs to be cleaned out

  Corrective action. Ensure the toys and equipment are clean and free from hazards

  11190 - CCLR s.16(4)(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. One staff file was missing immunization status

  Corrective action. Ensure all staff have this information on file

  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 edge of the carpet was curled and lifted which is a tripping hazard.

  Corrective action. Ensure a safe environment at all times while children are in care.

  11010 - CCLR s.13(1)